Experience and concept in performing Beethoven's piano concerto

Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto in G major, Op. 58 (composed in 1804-06) continues along the path of the 'symphonic concerto'. The composer avoided anything that might give the impression of virtuoso competition or contrasting conflicts between soloist and orchestra. Instead, Beethoven emphasised a lyrical, idyllic fusion of the two contrasting sound characters. The musical ideal here is not heroic gesture or struggle, but musical introversion.

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Dan ZHOU, Mag. Art. Mag. Art.: Conductor / Pianist, studied orchestral conducting and piano performance at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. General Artistic Director at GMA General Music & Arts GmbH, Vienna.