. . . in one word is superb. The range of Ashkenazy’s tone is tremendous…Sir Georg Solti’s accompaniment is right on the spot and his Chicago orchestra is recorded with a fine depth of sound”... — Gramophone Magazine
Georg Solti leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for this recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 and the Overture "Leonora No. 3". Vladimir Ashkenazy performs on piano for the Piano Concerto.
Musicians:
Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Sir Georg Solti, conductor
Selections:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Side One:
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
1. Allegro moderato
Side Two:
1. Andante con moto
2. Rondo - Vivace
Overture in C Major, Op. 72b - Leonora No. 3