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Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1-5 - Barenboim, Klemperer
Warner Music 2173244918 (3 discs)
Stereo Hybrid
Classical - Orchestral
Daniel Barenboim (piano)
John Alldis Choir
New Philharmonia Orchestra
Otto Klemperer (conductor)
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- Ludwig van Beethoven: Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80 'Choral'
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 'Emperor'
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Comment by Paul Hannah - March 28, 2025 (1 of 3)
The absolute best recording of the Choral Fantasy.......and I am not otherwise a Barenboim fan !
Comment by Contrapunctus - March 29, 2025 (2 of 3)
Thanks a lot for pointing me to this release, Paul! I've just ordered it from jpc—they're actually selling it for €29.95! Since the original Japanese price is ¥5,935, I'm not sure how jpc can sell it for less...
Comment by Contrapunctus - March 31, 2025 (3 of 3)
Apologies for my earlier erroneous comment. This SACD is not an original Japanese release, so jpc's low price might be intentional.