DVD:
Beethoven: Piano Concertos 2 & 3

The legendary pianist-turned-conductor Leon Fleisher and his former star pupil Margarita Höhenrieder perform Beethoven’s 2nd and 3rd Piano Concertos.

Beethoven’s piano concertos impressively reflect the personality and creativity of the revolutionary composer. They are a challenge for every pianist. In this recording of the 2nd and 3rd concertos, the legendary pianist, composer, and teacher Leon Fleischer and his star pupil Margarita Höhenrieder, who has also gained international recognition, show their personal relationship with Beethoven. At two unusual concert locations – the Zollverein World Heritage Site in Germany’s Ruhr area and the famous Max-Littmann-Saal in Bad Kissingen, which is known for its acoustics – the two discerning artists perform the two concertos together with the Kammerphilharmonie Amadé and the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn.

The DVD (ACC20407) will be available in late November/early December (US release in January).

Recording location Zech Zollverein, Essen
Recording date Max-Littmann-Saal, Bad Kissingen
Production Company Accentus Music
Production Company EMO
Composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Orchestra / Band Kammerphilharmonie Amadé
Orchestra / Band Württembergisches Kammerchorchester Heilbronn
English title of music work Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3
Director Ute Feudel
Musical style Classical
Executive Producer Paul Smaczny
Producer Günter Atteln