Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1–5 Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle, Mitsuko Uchida
There is hardly a better way to approach Ludwig van Beethoven than through his piano concertos. Beethoven’s own instrument was the piano, and in his improvisations – which made him the darling of the Viennese salons – he merged virtuosity and unbridled expression. The piano concertos give a clear idea of these performances. At the same time, they are prime examples of Beethoven’s ability to create large orchestral works with seemingly endless arcs of tension.
The complete recording of all five works with Mitsuko Uchida and Sir Simon Rattle was one of the most spectacular projects of the Berliner Philharmoniker during the Rattle era – and at the same time the highlight of the collaboration between the orchestra and the pianist, which began in 1984.
The performances were given a rapturous reception in the auditorium and in the press – as one critic wrote, the audience was overwhelmed by a “collective sense of happiness”. With vibrant freshness, the performances brought the whole combative energy of these works to life. At the same time, they revealed Beethoven’s incomparable spirituality, which – according to Mitsuko Uchida – “allows us to see to the end of the universe”.
Available versions
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Vinyl
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1–5
5 LP
LP 1–5
Piano Concertos Nos. 1–5Video Blu-ray Disc
Piano Concertos Nos. 1–5 in High Definition Video
Running time: 203 minsBonus video
Mitsuko Uchida talks about Beethoven's Piano concertos (12 mins)Full HD 16:9 / PCM Stereo · 5.0 Surround DTS-HD, Region Code: ABC (worldwide)
Hardcover booklet
40 pages / German, EnglishDownload Code
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CD (Hybrid-SACD)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1–5
3 CD (Hybrid-SACD)
Playable on any CD/SACD player
CD / SACD 1–3
Piano Concertos Nos. 1–5
Running time: 181 minsAudio format
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SACD Stereo
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SACD Surround
(requires SACD player and surround system)Booklet
64 pagesPackaging
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CD & Blu-ray
Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1–5 - Sir Simon Rattle, Mitsuko Uchida & Berliner Philharmoniker
3 CD + 2 Blu-ray + download / hardcover edition
CD 1–3
Piano Concertos Nos. 1–5Pure Audio Blu-ray Disc
All recordings in Pure Audio 24-bit / 48 kHz
Running time: 182 mins
(2.0 PCM Stereo · 5.1 DTS-HD MA)Video Blu-ray Disc
Piano Concertos Nos. 1–5 in High Definition Video
Running time: 203 minsBonus video
Mitsuko Uchida talks about Beethoven's Piano concertos (12 mins)Full HD 16:9 / PCM Stereo · 5.0 Surround DTS-HD, Region Code: ABC (worldwide)
Accompanying booklet
56 pages / German, EnglishDownload Code
For high resolution audio files of
the entire album (24-bit / 48 kHz)Digital Concert Hall
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video streaming service -
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Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1–5 - Sir Simon Rattle, Mitsuko Uchida & Berliner Philharmoniker
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