Beethoven: The Piano Concertos

Pianist Alexander Lonquich, known for his ECM New Series debut recordings of works by Israeli composer Gideon Lewensohn on Odradek (2002), as well as two solo programs and an album with violinist Caroline Widmann (2012), is now embarking on a more ambitious project. With the Munich Chamber Orchestra, he presents all of Beethoven's piano concertos in chronological order. In his detailed liner notes, Lonquich describes these recordings as an extraordinary experience for both performers and audience. Recorded in the Landshut Town Hall's grand hall in January 2022, the concerts capture Beethoven's artistic development over two decades in impressive interpretations. These key compositions illuminate the stylistic shifts and demonstrate Beethoven's pianistic virtuosity between 1790 and 1809.