Title : Beethoven:The Five Piano Concertos/Triple Concerto
Author : Beethoven, Ludwig van
Release Date : 19920825
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $23.98
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Buyer Reviews : This surely rates as one of the great Beethoven piano concerto cycles of all time. It's a pity Sony hasn't remastered it using the latest digital image bit technology, but the sound quality sounds quite clear and pure, inspite of its age. Fleisher offers dramatic performances which are replete with ample lyricism and warmth. He comes across more as an American Wilhelm Kempff than as an Alfred Brendel; like Kempff, there is much passion as well as superb technique in his playing. My personal favorites are his performances of the last two concertos, though the rest are equally outstanding. The chemistry between Fleisher, Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra is also exceptional. Last, but not least, this fine set closes with an excellent performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto, with Stern as violinist, Istomin as pianist and Rose as cellist. Unfortunately, here the Philadelphia Orchestra sounds a bit cold and distant, though it is led by Ormandy in yet another fine performance. If you're interested in another set of Beethoven's piano concertos, you can't miss with this collection.
