Concerto in C Major, Op. 56 Triple Concerto: And Fantasia in C Minor, Op. 80 Choral Fantasy in Full Score Beethoven Ludwig VanPaperback

This volume contains two of Beethoven's most unusual, highly innovative and original works: the Concerto in C Major, Op. 80, for piano, chorus and orchestra.To this day, the "Triple Concerto" remains part of a rare breed in the literature--a fascinating symphonic framework of interaction between the classical orchestra and a trio of intimately interdependent soloists. 56, for piano, violin, cello and orchestra; and the Fantasia in C Minor, Op.

Said to have been composed under great time pressure, the Fantasy concludes with an extensive choral setting of a The work remains a favorite vehicle of the great Beethoven specialists, with numerous recordings by legendary performers.The "Choral Fantasy" is a rarity in the Beethoven canon of ensemble music, uniting the virtuoso display of a semi-improvisational solo piano with the vocal and instrumental richness of chorus and orchestra.