Seong-Jin Cho | Sparkling ✨ Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 at the Philharmonie Berlin

April 26, 2026 8pm Sunday Philharmonie Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 Seong-Jin Cho soloist Kazuki Yamada conductor Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin (DSO Berlin) BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No.1 in C major, Op.15 (1795) 00:00 I. Allegro con brio 14:39 II. Largo 26:05 III.Rondo. Allegro scherzando 35:30 Encore: Soirée de Vienne, Op.5 arranged by Alfred Grünfeld - Concert Paraphrase on Themes of Johann Strauss II (from Die Fledermaus) Piano Concerto No.1 in C major by Beethoven is a lively and confident early work that already shows his unique style. Influenced by Mozart, it combines elegance with Beethoven's growing individuality. The first movement is bright and energetic, with playful ideas and moments of power, while the piano part moves between gentle melodies and impressive technical passages. The second movement is calm and expressive, offering a peaceful and emotional contrast. In the third movement, Beethoven writes a lively and playful rondo full of charm, wit and humour. The main theme keeps returning between contrasting sections, while the piano part sparkles with quick runs and light, agile passages. Unexpected rhythmic twists add a sense of fun, the interaction between piano and orchestra builds energy, leading to a bright and joyful ending. Live broadcast from Deutschlandfunk Kultur on May 1, 2026 8pm Friday. Some 'live' segments from Philharmonie Berlin: ⬇️    • Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 by Seong-Jin...   #seongjincho#kazukiyamada#dsoberlin#beethoven1#philharmonieberlin