Description
Beethoven composed his five large piano concertos over two decades. His Fifth Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 73, first published in 1810/11, is presented here in a piano reduction for two pianos. This Urtext edition, based on the Beethoven Complete Edition, is designed for practical use. To preserve Beethoven's characteristic notation, the solo part retains the composer's original markings. The preface by Beethoven scholar Hans-Werner Küthen provides valuable insights into the source material and historical context, including details about the work's composition in 1809 during the Napoleonic occupation of Vienna.
