So Mark Elder sees the second movement of Beethoven 4th piano concerto as Christ in front of Pontius Pilate. I just can't. I think it is much more like the old testament! Those string unisons seem to me more like the chorus in a Greek tragedy! Or like an old testament crowd, pointing accusingly to the outcast, the "sinner": the piano!
Anyway, the little piano cadenza, and those last few phrases are to me some of the most desolate music Beethoven wrote. Is there any understanding for the piano, from the strings? Any compassion? I don't think so. The piano is all alone really. Misunderstood and desolate. And it gives me the shivers!
Anyway, the little piano cadenza, and those last few phrases are to me some of the most desolate music Beethoven wrote. Is there any understanding for the piano, from the strings? Any compassion? I don't think so. The piano is all alone really. Misunderstood and desolate. And it gives me the shivers!
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