Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 3 & 4

by Boris Giltburg, Vasily Petrenko

Overview

This 2023 release marks the conclusion of a cycle of Beethoven concertos from pianist Boris Giltburg and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic under Vasily Petrenko; the cycle included not only the canonical five but also a solo version of the so-called Piano Concerto No. 0 from Beethoven's youth. The set has marked a major step forward in the career of Giltburg, who began mostly with virtuoso Russian repertory but has emerged as a strong Beethovenian. In the well-worn Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37, and Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58, his readings are fresh and keep the listener guessing while not doing anything outre. Sample the opening movement of the Piano Concerto No. 3, where he is so spontaneous that Petrenko and the Liverpudlians seem at times to be striving to keep up with him. The somber central movement of the Piano Concerto No. 4 is mysterious and strangely hesitant in Giltburg's hands, building energy that is released in an unusually joyous finale. Consistently intriguing, this is a strong finish for Giltburg's cycle, and it made classical best-seller lists in early 2023. ~ James Manheim

Product Details

Release Date:	02/10/2023
Label:	NAXOS
UPC:	0747313415274

Tracks

1. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37~I. Allegro con brio
2. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37~II. Largo
3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37~III. Rondo: Allegro
4. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58~I. Allegro moderato
5. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58~II. Andante con moto
6. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58~III. Rondo: Vivace

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Boris Giltburg   Primary Artist,Piano
Vasily Petrenko   Primary Artist,Conductor
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra   Orchestra

Technical Credits

Oliver Binns   Photography
Svetlana Tarlova   Photography
Boris Giltburg   Liner Notes,Cover Photo
Ludwig van Beethoven   Composer
Simon Eadon   Engineer
Andrew Keener   Producer
Cris Posslac   Liner Note Translation
Mark McNulty   Photography
Dave Rowell   Assistant Engineer
Stephen Frost   Editing