Description

Beethoven's conquest of the musical city of Vienna as a pianist culminated in his creation of outstanding works for the instrument, including his five piano concertos. The Concerto No. 1 in C major, op. 15 immediately drew widespread acclaim, its broad structure, large orchestral accompaniment, and powerful, brilliant solo part representing a clear evolution of the concerto genre beyond Mozart's achievements.

This study edition presents the authoritative text from the Beethoven Complete Edition in a convenient format, complemented by a detailed preface exploring the work's complex genesis and source situation. It corrects numerous errors and irregularities found in earlier editions, earning praise from the specialist press: "Hans-Werner Küthen gives these masterpieces the editions that they deserve."