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The Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, known as the Emperor Concerto in English-speaking countries, is a piano concerto composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven composed the concerto in 1809 under salary in Vienna, and he dedicated it to Archduke Rudolf, who was his patron, friend, and pupil.
Emperor Concerto, piano concerto by Ludwig van Beethoven known for its grandeur, bold melodies, and heroic spirit. The work was dedicated to Archduke Rudolf, who was a friend and student of the composer. It premiered in Leipzig, Germany, in 1811, and it remains the best known and most frequently.
- Betsy Schwarm
Jun 9, 2021 · The Story: It is a truism to say that Ludwig van Beethoven changed the course of music history. However, it is another matter, and a more exciting one, to hear a Beethoven composition that actually did change history. The “Emperor” Piano Concerto is such a work.
The Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, known as the Emperor Concerto in English-speaking countries, is a piano concerto composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven composed the concerto in 1809 under salary in Vienna, and he dedicated it to Archduke Rudolf , who was his patron, friend, and pupil.
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- E-flat major
- Archduke Rudolf
- No. 5 ( Emperor)
Dec 17, 2023 · Our guide to Beethoven’s five piano concertos features Krystian Zimerman's landmark recording with Sir Simon Rattle.
- Jessica Duchen
- 11 min
Piano Concerto 5 ‘Emperor’ (with No 4) Till Fellner pf Montreal Symphony Orchestra / Kent Nagano. ECM New Series. Till Fellner, always among the more quietly celebrated pianists, together with Kent Nagano and the Montreal SO gives us two of the most supremely satisfying performances of both these concertos on record.
Jan 13, 2023 · Beethoven dedicated the ‘Emperor’ Concerto to Archduke Rudolph, a fine pianist, and the composer’s student as well as friend and patron, who was the soloist for the first performance on January...
