The Piano Concertos 1, 3 & 4 were recorded in December 2015, and the Triple Concerto in September 2017, both at Air Studios, Lyndhurst Hall, London.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven recognized that any piano concerto he wrote would have to meet the standard set by Mozart, who elevated the form from mere entertainment.
Recording & Production
This album marks the first time the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has recorded the complete set of Beethoven piano concertos.
Composition History
Beethoven struggled with his first two piano concertos for several years, feeling sensitive about composing them due to Mozart's influence.
Performer Biography
Inon Barnatan, the pianist, has worked with Adam Abeshouse, the producer and engineer for this album, on almost every album since his very first solo recording.
Performer Biography
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, the orchestra on this recording, has released over 500 recordings, cementing their reputation as a beloved ensemble.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto defies classical tradition by having the solo piano open the concerto, rather than the orchestra.
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