Beethoven Vladimir Ashkenazy, Wiener Philharmoniker, Zubin Mehta - Piano Concertos No1 6 Bagatelles

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Review by Sarah Howard

Beethoven’s Piano Concertos No.1 & 6 Bagatelles: A Classical Banger from 1984 Alright, let’s get one thing straight—classical music reviews are usually as stiff as a starched collar at a royal wedding. But not today, my friend. We’re diving into Beethoven’s Piano Concertos No.1 and 6 Bagatelles, performed by the dream team of Vladimir Ashkenazy on piano, Zubin Mehta conducting, and the Wiener Philharmoniker bringing their A-game. Released in 1984 (yes, the same year "Ghostbusters" hit theaters), this Decca-label gem is like that vintage bottle of wine you find in your grandpa’s basement—it gets better with time. First off, hats off to Ludwig van Beethoven for being the OG composer who could make an orchestra sound like it’s having a full-blown existential crisis while still sounding utterly divine. And Ashkenazy? Dude’s fingers must’ve been insured for millions because they dance over those keys like Fred Astaire on caffeine. Now, onto the tracks. I’ll spare you the play-by-play of all twelve tracks (because ain’t nobody got time for that) and zoom in on two standouts that stuck with me long after the needle lifted off the vinyl. Track Highlight 1: No. 4 Presto This little firecracker kicks things off with more energy than a toddler hopped up on candy. It’s fast, furious, and feels like Beethoven decided to write something specifically to wake up anyone dozing off during intermission. The interplay between Ashkenazy’s piano and the orchestra is so tight, it’s practically flirting. You can almost picture Zubin Mehta waving his baton like he’s trying to flag down a cab in Manhattan—urgent but oddly graceful. By the time the final note hits, you’re left breathless, wondering how anyone managed to keep up with this tempo without breaking a sweat—or a string. Track Highlight 2: No. 3 Andante: Cantabile E Grazioso If No. 4 Presto is the life of the party, then No. 3 Andante is the quiet bookworm everyone underestimates until they start talking. This track sneaks up on you with its gentle melody, wrapping you in a warm hug of sound. Ashkenazy plays it with such tenderness, it’s like he’s whispering secrets directly into your ears. There’s no rush here; instead, every note lingers just long enough to make you forget about whatever Netflix show you were binge-watching earlier. If this piece doesn’t give you goosebumps, check your pulse—you might be part robot. Why Does This Album Stick? What makes this album unforgettable isn’t just the technical wizardry (though, wow, there’s plenty of that). It’s the way these performances feel alive, like they’re happening right in front of you. Sure, Beethoven wrote the notes centuries ago, but Ashkenazy, Mehta, and the gang breathe new life into them, making you realize why classical music has stuck around longer than most TikTok trends. And honestly, listening to this record feels like stepping into a time machine where everyone speaks fluent genius. It’s classy without being pretentious, emotional without being melodramatic, and complex without giving you a headache. Plus, knowing it came out in 1984 adds a layer of charm—imagine these folks recording this masterpiece while people outside were rocking out to Van Halen. Final Thought Here’s the kicker: if Beethoven were alive today, I bet he’d be jamming to some EDM remix of his own work, bobbing his head like a modern-day DJ. Who knows? Maybe someone should try it. Until then, grab yourself a copy of Piano Concertos No.1 & 6 Bagatelles. Whether you’re a die-hard classical fan or just someone looking to class up their playlist, this album delivers big time. Just don’t blame me if you start referring to your coffee maker as “maestro.”

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Piano Concerto No.1 In C Major, Op. 15
Largo12:06
No. 4 Presto3:53
No. 6 Presto - Andante Amabile E Con Moto3:55
No. 5 Quasi Allegretto2:19
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126
No. 2 Allegro2:33
Allegro Con Brio15:36
Rondo: Allegro8:53
No. 1 Andante Con Moto: Cantabile E Compiacevole3:18
No.3 Andante: Cantabile E Grazioso2:37

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Catalog Numbers

411 900 2

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Phonographic Copyright (p)The Decca Record Company Limited
Copyright (c)The Decca Record Company Limited
Recorded AtSofiensaal

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByLudwig van Beethoven
ConductorZubin Mehta
OrchestraWiener Philharmoniker
PianoVladimir Ashkenazy

Notes

  • ℗ & © 1984 The Decca Record Company Limited, London.
  • Digital Recording Made In West Germany

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  • Barcode: 0 28941 19002 4
  • Barcode (Scanned): 028941190024
  • Label Code: LC 0171
  • Matrix / Runout: 411 900-2 01 #
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Rights Society: MCPS

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German composer and pianist, born in 1770 (baptized 17 December 1770) in Bonn, Germany and died 26 March 1827 in Vienna, Austria. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music. Beethoven led Viennese Classicism to its highest development and paved the way for Romantic music. Beethoven was the eldest son of a singer in the Kapelle of the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne and grandson of the Archbishop's Kapellmeister. He moved in 1792 to Vienna, where he had some lessons from Haydn and others, quickly establishing himself as a remarkable keyboard-player and original composer. By 1815 increasing deafness made public performance impossible and accentuated existing eccentricities of character, patiently tolerated by a series of rich patrons and his royal pupil the Archduke Rudolph. Beethoven did much to enlarge the possibilities of music and widen the horizons of later generations of composers. To his contemporaries he was sometimes a controversial figure, making heavy demands on listeners both by the length and by the complexity of his writing, as he explored new fields of music.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Piano Concertos No.1 & 6 Bagatelles* by Beethoven, performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, the Wiener Philharmoniker, and conducted by Zubin Mehta, is like a time machine. It brings together Beethoven’s genius from the early 1800s with some of the finest classical musicians of the 20th century. Released in 1984 in Germany, it’s not just music—it’s a meeting of eras. Fun fact: Beethoven wrote the *6 Bagatelles, Op. 126* near the end of his life, and they’re tiny masterpieces packed with emotion. Ashkenazy’s piano playing makes them feel alive again, centuries later.