Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4; Piano Concerto in D, Op. 61 - Brautigam

Beethoven Piano Concertos by Brautigam

"Whenever I play Beethoven on a modern piano, I try as much as possible to incorporate all technical aspects of fortepiano playing, i. e. a sharper, shorter attack, stronger articulation and a dynamic awareness. For instance, a fortissimo on a fortepiano is softer, but at the same time sharper and more active than in a modern piano. In the end, however, the interpretation sits between your ears, rather then in the instrument you play. (...)"

[Ronald Brautigam in the booklet]

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Piano Concerto No.4 in G major, op.58 - revised version, 1808
Piano Concerto in D major, op.61 - arranged by Beethoven from his Violin Concerto

Ronald Brautigam - piano
Norrköping Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Parrot - conductor

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