01. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 I. Allegro con brio
02. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 II. Largo
03. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 III. Rondo. Allegro

Krystian Zimerman, Sir Simon Rattle, and Ludwig van Beethoven three exceptional musicians and five great piano concertos are brought together for a landmark recording. Over 30 years ago, in 1989, Krystian Zimerman and Leonard Bernstein recorded Beethoven’s Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 and 5. They were united in their total dedication to music – in mind, heart and soul – resulting in an exceptional recording. Sadly, Bernstein died before the cycle was recorded in completion. Zimerman went on to conduct the remaining Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 from the keyboard in 1991.

“The impression Bernstein’s approach to music made on me was very clear,” Zimerman says. “He gave me the courage and confidence to be daring with my interpretations, trying out musical ideas that were completely new.