℗ 2023 Parlophone Records Limited; A Warner Classics release
| Released | April 25, 2023 |
| Duration | 1h 51m 51s |
| Record Label | Warner Classics |
| Genre | Classical |
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5 "Emperor" (Live)
Claudio Arrau, Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra
Available in MQA and 192 kHz / 24-bit, 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
|
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37
|
|||||
|
1.1
|
I. Allegro con brio (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
16:50 | |||
|
1.2
|
II. Largo (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
11:12 | |||
|
1.3
|
III. Rondo. Allegro - Presto (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
9:20 | |||
|
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
|
|||||
|
1.4
|
I. Allegro moderato (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
19:26 | |||
|
1.5
|
II. Andante con moto (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
5:26 | |||
|
1.6
|
III. Rondo. Vivace - Presto (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
10:15 | |||
|
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
|
|||||
|
1.7
|
I. Allegro (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
20:45 | |||
|
1.8
|
II. Adagio un poco mosso (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
8:09 | |||
|
1.9
|
III. Allegro - Più allegro (Live)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Claudio Arrau; Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra |
10:28 | |||
This stunning live recording of Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5 "Emperor" is a true masterpiece, performed by the legendary pianist Claudio Arrau, the renowned conductor Otto Klemperer, and the exceptional Philharmonia Orchestra. From the electrifying opening notes to the triumphant finale, this album showcases the virtuosity and artistry of these musical giants. Arrau's delicate and powerful piano solos are perfectly complemented by the orchestra's rich and dynamic accompaniment, while Klemperer's masterful direction ensures that each movement is executed with precision and passion.
192 kHz / 24-bit, 96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Warner Classics Studio Masters
Tracks 1-9 – contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source
Tracks 1-9 – contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -2.70 -5.40 to -0.87 | -23.34 -27.17 to -21.02 | -19.64 -23.80 to -17.40 | 12 11 to 14 | |
| 1 | I. Allegro con brio (Live) | -0.87 | -22.78 | -19.4 | 14 |
| 2 | II. Largo (Live) | -3.58 | -25.33 | -21.7 | 13 |
| 3 | III. Rondo. Allegro - Presto (Live) | -1.66 | -22.07 | -18.9 | 12 |
| 4 | I. Allegro moderato (Live) | -2.35 | -22.37 | -19.0 | 12 |
| 5 | II. Andante con moto (Live) | -3.55 | -25.41 | -20.1 | 12 |
| 6 | III. Rondo. Vivace - Presto (Live) | -2.69 | -22.15 | -18.6 | 12 |
| 7 | I. Allegro (Live) | -2.20 | -21.74 | -17.9 | 12 |
| 8 | II. Adagio un poco mosso (Live) | -5.40 | -27.17 | -23.8 | 13 |
| 9 | III. Allegro - Più allegro (Live) | -2.03 | -21.02 | -17.4 | 11 |