By
Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15, epitomizes the grand classical concerto form with an energetic and bold orchestral introduction, setting the stage for the piano's dynamic entry. The solo piano part weaves intricate lyricism with technical bravura, offering the soloist room for expressive depth and virtuosic display, particularly in the cadenzas. This concerto is a masterful blend of Beethoven's early classical style with the emerging individualism that would characterize his later compositions.
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by:
Louis Schwizgebel
In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through the first movement of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15. In his discussion of the movement’s playful exposition section, Schwizgebel attunes you to the ways in which Beethoven broke from the conventions of his time through unusual modulations and thematic introductions.
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