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Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor

Ludwig van Beethoven

C minor

Recordings

Top Choice

Murray Perahia / Bernard Haitink / Concertgebouw Orchestra

Mid-80s

Gil's primary recommendation. Perahia's gentle, classical style fits the work well. It's cleanly articulated, beautifully artistic, and a great way to get into this concerto.

Also Worth Hearing

Sviatoslav Richter / Kurt Sanderling / Vienna Symphony

1963

For something with 'a little bit more oomph, a little bit more drama.' A very powerful, dramatic performance from a great virtuoso.

Solomon / Sir Adrian Boult / BBC Symphony

1944 Historic recording

An older, dim, and muddy recording, but the performance is wonderful. Solomon combines powerful virtuosity with a 'real thinking pianist's' artfulness.