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This review is from: Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" (Audio CD)
I have listened to many performances and recordings of this beloved concerto and this one, in my opinion, always ends up on top. It defines musical perfection. The majesty of the Emperor, its delicacy, its sweetness, its passion are all captured with such clarity it is impossible to listen to this performance without getting caught up in the emotions of this great concerto. If one has to choose which performance to get, this should be number one! The quality of this recording is also excellent.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" (Audio CD)
This was the recording that introduced me to Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto, making me wonder how I had missed it in all my years (15+) of listening to classical music. I listened to my cassette until it was completely ruined. Although I have yet to hear other renditions of this piece, I can compare it to my other Beethoven symphonies (among others). In that light, I find this particular recording to be flawless. The piano is fluid and seems to dance with the orchestra, and it reminds me of watching a pair of excellent dancers--you watch one, then the other, then back, and marvel. It's the same with this piece. It has no hiccups, no glitches.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Sound quality not up to par,
This review is from: Beethoven: Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 73 "Emperor" (MP3 Download)
I too found the sound quality distracting, which is a shame. There are pops and general noises in some of the quiet parts. Then, there are also weird sounds that I assume are coming from the bass fiddles when they really bow with force. It could be that on vinyl these things weren't as apparent, but in the digital age it just didn't cut it for me.
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