Artist: Walter Gieseking, Philharmonia Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan Title: Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5 "Emperor" Year Of Release: 2026 Label: Warner Classics Genre: Classical Quality: FLAC (tracks) / 24bit-192kHz Total Time: 01:10:18 Total Size: 1.27 GB Tracklist: 1. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato (16:47) 2. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto (5:05) 3. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace (9:56) 4. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro (20:15) 5. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso (7:52) 6. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro (10:26) The few recorded performances left behind by Walter Gieseking and Herbert von Karajan unequivocally demonstrate a clear musical rapport, and one can only regret that it was cut short by the pianist’s untimely death. In these Beethoven concertos, their shared vision – based on respect for the original score, a quest for architectural balance and clarity of sound – works wonders. The young Karajan’s rhythmic precision and Gieseking’s refined playing make this recording one of the first great modern benchmarks