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The 'Emperor' was dedicated to Archduke Rudolf, who was a friend and student of the composer. It premiered in Leipzig, Germany, in 1811.
"The work was dedicated to Archduke Rudolf, who was a friend and student of the composer. It premiered in Leipzig, Germany, in 1811. The Emperor was the fifth and last of Beethoven's published piano concertos.
The title 'Emperor' is ascribed to Johann Baptist Cramer, a London-based pianist, composer and publisher who befriended and influenced Beethoven."
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Paul Lewis |
| Conductor | Ben Gernon |
| Orchestra | 麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven |
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麻豆社 Proms—麻豆社 Proms, 2018
All broadcasts from the 2018 麻豆社 Proms season.
