Beethoven: Emperor Concerto - Gulda/VSOO/Swarowsky; Violin Concerto - Parikian/FRSO/Kranhals

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Disc 1

Concerto No. 5 in E-flat for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 73 "Emperor"

Friedrich Gulda, pianist

Vienna State Opera Orchestra conducted by Hans Swarowsky

1. Allegro (20:45)  2. Adagio un poco mosso (6:56)  

3. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo (10:25)

Disc 2

Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61

Manoug Parikian, violinist

Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Krannhals

1. Allegro ma non troppo (24:25)  2. Larghetto (10:49)  3. Rondo: Allegro (10:40)

Sources: Concert Hall LP M-2307 ("Emperor" Concerto); 

                Concert Hall LP M-2124 (Violin Concerto)

Transcribed by John Whitmore UK

Digital remastering: Curt Timmons 2014 - For Private Use Only