The Emperor: Beethoven's Most Ambitious Piano Concerto (Christian Zacharias Plays & Conducts)

Zacharias: The Emperor's New Clothes. A monumental and deeply musical performance! Watch the esteemed Christian Zacharias take on the double role of soloist and conductor in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5.

Experience the majesty of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, universally known as the "Emperor" Concerto. In this compelling rendition, Christian Zacharias leads the orchestra from the piano, offering an intimate and unified vision of this great concerto.

The "Emperor" is the grandest of Beethoven's piano concertos, celebrated for its triumphant I. Allegro and the sublime depth of its II. Adagio un poco mosso. Zacharias's performance is often compared to legendary recordings by Arthur Rubinstein and Daniel Barenboim, showcasing a perfect balance between formidable technical command and profound lyrical insight.