Beethoven: The Five Piano Concertos / Perahia, Haitink

Pros: Elegant and consistent throughout by one of the finest Beethoven pianists, excellent recording quality

Cons: One becomes lost in the music and accomplishes nothing else other than listening

The Bottom Line: The Complete Beethoven 5 Piano Concerto cycle played by a master under the direction of a master accompanied by a masterful orchestra. Consistent, full, emotional and worth every penny.

Review: Glorious! As an obsessive audiophile with a reverence for Beethoven, one of the most troubling aspects was a lack of consistency when drifting from one Concerto to another. When presented with a complete collection by a masterful artist (at a most ...