1809
Donald Macleod focuses on the year 1809, when Napoleon invaded Vienna. He introduces two works dedicated to one of Beethoven's most important patrons, Archduke Rudolph.
In 1809 when Napoleon invaded Vienna, the entire nobility fled the city, including one of Beethoven's most important patrons, Archduke Rudolph. Beethoven composed two works for Rudolph that year, the Les Adieux Piano Sonata - a touching souvenir of his friend's temporary exile, and the majestic Emperor Piano Concerto. Donald Macleod explores key music and events of Beethoven's year.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
March WoO 18
Performer: Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble
- DG 453 779-2.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Trio in D, Op.70 no.1, 'Ghost' (1st mvt )
Performer: Florestan Trio
- Hyperion CDA 67327.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata no.26 in Eb, op.81a 'Les Adieux'
Performer: Claudio Arrau (piano)
- Philips 462358-2.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto no.5 in Eb, Op.73 'Emperor' (1st mvt)
Performer: Murray Perahia (piano), Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor)
- Sony Classical S3K44575.
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