Chamber Orchestra of Europe / Kirill Gerstein
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Kiril Gerstein’s clarity and forcefully projected performance pressed the musical argument forward without sacrificing Beethoven’s panache. Chicago Classical Review
Kirill Gerstein and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe perform Beethoven's early piano concertos in a two-day journey that reveals his evolution from rebel to innovator. Two evenings, one grand overview: immerse yourself in Beethoven's piano concertos as a musical universe in motion. Together with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, pianist Kirill Gerstein traces Beethoven's development from youthful rebel to visionary master.
Friday is dedicated to the young Beethoven. The rarely performed Piano Concerto No. 0 showcases a composer brimming with experimental fervour, followed by the playful and virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 1. The Piano Concerto No. 4 is the evening’s centrepiece: introspective and groundbreaking, with a subtle dialogue between piano and orchestra that redefines classical conventions.
Saturday celebrates Beethoven's unstoppable growth. The Piano Concertos Nos 2 and 3 blend lyricism and drama in intense dialogues between soloist and orchestra. The Emperor Concerto, the fifth and final, concludes the cycle with symphonic grandeur and pianistic brilliance.
This two-day event offers a rare opportunity to experience Beethoven's piano concertos in their entirety, with an orchestra and soloist who approach this repertoire with precision and daring.