ABOUT

Between 1795 to 1811, Beethoven introduced the world to his five piano concertos, charting a path from the classicism of Mozart to a sound uniquely his own. Arion is proud to embark on this major undertaking for piano and orchestra, with Élisabeth Pion, a musician of exceptional musical intelligence, sensitivity, and virtuosity. Performed on period instruments, the cycle opens with the first three concertos, in a concert that will be lead to a forthcoming recording. Rounding out the program, Arion will revive the music of Sophie Gail, a contemporary of Beethoven, performing the overture to her opéra-comique La Sérénade.

PROGRAM

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Piano Concerto no. 1 in C major, op. 15

     I. Allegro con brio

     II. Largo

     III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando

Sophie Gail  (1775–1819)

La Sérénade

     Overture

Ludwig van Beethoven

Piano Concerto no. 2 in E flat major, op. 19

     I. Allegro con brio

     II. Adagio

     III. Rondo. Molto allegro

Intermission

Ludwig van Beethoven

Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 37

    I. Allegro con brio

    II. Largo

    III. Rondo. Allegro - Presto

ARTISTS