In his Piano Concerto No. 4, Beethoven innovated by starting the work with a solo piano entry marked 'dolce', rather than a full orchestral introduction.
Performer Biography
Lang Lang, the pianist, was only 17 when he had an impromptu audition with Christoph Eschenbach that lasted two hours instead of the planned 20 minutes.
Notable Performances
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major was premiered in Vienna on December 22, 1808, as part of a lengthy program that also included his Fifth and Sixth Symphonies.
Recording & Production
This recording is Christoph Eschenbach's first with the Orchestre de Paris in the 'new' Salle Pleyel, which has transformed acoustics.
Composition History
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15, was actually composed after his Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19.
Performer Biography
Christoph Eschenbach, the conductor, considers it his duty to pass on the legacy he received from his mentors, such as Herbert von Karajan and George Szell, to younger artists.
Performer Biography
Christoph Eschenbach, the conductor, first met Lang Lang, the pianist, in 1999 at the Ravinia Festival, where Eschenbach was artistic director.
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