Piano Concerto No.4, Op.58 (Beethoven, Ludwig van) - A. Brendel

[@stonefireice6058]

I think this is the best recording of Brendel Beethovens 4th. Stupendous! The cadenza is uniquely his, that he plays always, but tonally different every time. He is relishing the second movement, his trills are clear and sensual. Two masters created one of the best renditions of this concerto. Bravi! And thank you Volodja, for giving us a chance to listen to this treasure!

[@nelidaferraz6497]

Beautiful rendition ( pianist and orchestra) of this who came to be always my favourite piano concert amongst all, not only in Beethoven ‘s creations. I always have been a Brendel’s admirer. He will be living forever with those who praise his artistry.

[@davidanitacory7553]

The first time l heard this masterpiece was at the Royal Festival Hall in London, with Alfred Brendel and the LSO, in 1977. It has been my favourite piano work ever since, and Brendel's recordings are simply the best.

[@nickturner4150]

Thank you for uploading. Wonderful recording. Intimate and warm. My Favourite piano concerto and my favourite pianist. I am privileged.

[@jean-baptiste6479]

That's refreshing, the cadenca gave me chills.

[@richarddiscombe5624]

Strange how some of the greatest pianists in the world fall short on Beethoven's Fourth. Brendel has the vitality and the mastery. He does this uncompromising work full justice. Magnificent!

[@tonkaGuy888]

Beethoven himself soloed the public premiere as he could not find another local pianist willing to tackle it. Mediocre as I am, I can play the sublime opening, but not much else.

[@enzogrella1]

Great Pianist, masterpiece. The First bars played so great.

[@mirakor1]

Oh, this is so beautifully played! Thanks for uploading!

[@ilirllukaci5345]

This dates from June 1983, apparently during a heat wave in Chicago, with these performances recorded live outdoors at the Ravinia Festival. Brendel thought this cycle a highpoint of his career, which has always raised an obvious question for me. Why did he never record a Mozart concerto cycle with such an eminent Mozartean as James Levine? I feel as though Levine was intimidated to record those works? I would like an explanation for this, given his fine recordings of the Mozart symphonies, violin concerti, and obviously operas, going back to Idomeneo. Was his artistic relationship with Brendel not reciprocated? If so, it was all the more sincere of Brendel.

[@Queen_K_Rool]

first

[@inbal8065]

[@inbal8065]

First but not as cool