Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concertos 1–3; Triple Concerto (Reed Tetzloff)

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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

• Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15
• Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19
• Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37
• Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56

Reed Tetzloff, piano

Alexandra Tirsu, violin

Danjulo Ishikaza, cello

Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

Paweł Kapuła, conductor

Date: 2025

Label: Aparté

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Beethoven’s first three piano concertos reflect his deep engagement with Mozart’s legacy and his struggle to extend the concerto form. The first two concertos display virtuosity and exuberance, while the third introduces greater drama, marking Beethoven’s growing independence. These works reveal how his artistic and personal challenges are embedded in his compositions. The Triple Concerto, Op. 56, further showcases his innovation through its unique instrumentation—piano, violin, and cello—unlike anything Mozart had done. This bold step points toward the dramatic and dialogic synthesis Beethoven would later achieve in his Violin Concerto and the Fourth and Fifth piano concertos.

Pianist Reed Tetzloff has gained international acclaim for his emotionally rich and technically refined performances. Dubbed “the lyric hero” of the XV Tchaikovsky Competition, he has performed in top venues across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., including Berlin Philharmonie, Seoul Arts Center, and Lincoln Center. Noted for his bold interpretations and musical individuality, he regularly appears with major orchestras like the Prague Philharmonic and the Minnesota Orchestra. His recording projects include a Beethoven concerto cycle on Aparté, praised by Diapason and Classica. A gifted writer, Tetzloff is also known for insightful essays on music and is currently preparing a full-length collection.