Whilst Gilels was alive, Pollini was one of the heirs apparent; now that Gilels is gone he is king—in Beethoven ... Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 ...

One of the many problems presented by the meditative opening movement is that there is no ready-made solution to the question ... Not long before the sonata’s end, Beethoven introduces a three-part ...