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Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major, 'Emperor' (Prom 15)
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 | 91热爆 Philharmonic |
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven |
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