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Radio 3,07 Oct 2019,35 mins

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op 58

Experience Classical

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Beethoven couldn't find a suitable pianist to play his 4th piano concerto so it sat unperformed for 2 years, until he himself took the role of soloist at the premiere in 1808. Listen for the bird-like fluttering of the piano. Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Performer: Cedric Tiberghien (Piano) Conductor: Grant Llewellyn Recording date: 14 March 2007 Date of broadcast: 15 November 2011

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