| Beethoven: Complete Piano Concertos (Paul Lewis) | 
| Creators: Ludwig van Beethoven, Jií Blohlávek, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Paul Lewis
Label: Harmonia Mundi Classique
Category: Music
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 101
Format: Box set
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 3
Running Time: 68 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.8 x 0.7
UPC: 794881966226
EAN: 0794881966226
ASIN: B003H2E3D8
Release Date: July 12, 2010
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Music CDs and Scores September 7, 2010
David
I was clear that I wanted the specific Artistes for the Cd of my choice - ie. Paul Lewis and the BBC Symphony Orchestra - playinng the Complete Piano Concertos by Beethoven. I had heard the works broadcast in the 2010 Promenade Concerts and was particulary taken by the quality of the playing.
I also wanted a suitable present for an 85 year old uncle who loves classical music and was an accomplaished pianist until arthritis in his hands stopped him playing.
The result was I bought two copies of the works and both my uncle and I havve been entriely satisfied with the product which will bring us hours of pleasure.
I have to say that I was also pleased at the speed of delivery by Amazon and the package arrived before the anticipated date.
Beethoven Piano Concertos September 5, 2010
Grandad
An excellent performance by both the solist and the orchestra. Product delivered quickly and arrived safely,
Thank You for these Wonderful Discs! September 3, 2010
S. Brown
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have many sets of the Beethoven piano concertos. Each of them has something different to offer, through from Schnabel, Fischer, Solomon,Barenboim, Pollini and others. It is difficult to comment on this set without being accused of hyperbole.There is a joy and profundity in these performances which I find deeply moving. In a sense they are very strong and masculine but that would be to belie the utmost delicacy and feeling with with which Paul Lewis imbues the tender moments. My favourite, number four, has a powerful opening and a sublime slow movement.The 'Emperor' is another joyous and triumphant performance. I only received these yesterday and have listened to them several times already. A brilliant set to be treasured.
Magnificent Beethoven Up There With The Best August 26, 2010
Hilary
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
To listen to the Beethoven piano concertos is always an uplifting experience. When performed by a consummate musician such as Paul Lewis the experience reaches great heights. His articulation and innate sense of rythm draw one in but, to me, it is the humanity of the music that he succeeds in portraying that makes these recordings so exceptional and not just in the 'famous' slow movement of the fifth. There are wonderful surprises in the lesser known movements, particularly for me in the first concerto where Beethoven puts his unique forward-looking 'stamp' on classical form. From the orchestral point of view I hesitate to make comparisons with my recordings of Alfred Brendel with Simon Rattle's Berlin players who have the edge over the BBC Symphony in terms of power and pure virtuosity but this does not lessen the impact Paul Lewis's playing makes on this listener. Having said that, it is rare to listen to great piano playing without all the time being aware of the virtuosity these works unquestionably demand. The music is allowed to shine through!
Beethoven Piano Concertos August 23, 2010
Val B
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm not a music buff but my husband is. I bought this for his birthday and he says it's brilliant both in playing and the interpretation.
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