Listz transcriptions of Beethoven concertos

Posted by: JamH on 30 July 2004

Years ago [1975 ?] I remember seeing [but I could be mistaken] a boxed set of Listz transcriptions of the Beethoven piano concertos for two pianos [Probably at the time on vinly]. One piano played what Beethoven wrote, one played the orchestra [I would hate to think which part was harder].

I have never seen them since. Does anyone know if such a set exists and if so where I could Buy it [At this stage I would much prefer CD].

Thanks

James H.

P.S. I am a great fan of the transcriptions of the symphonies.

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Posted on: 31 July 2004 by JamH

Thanks Ross,

I have heard of the Katsaris version of the symphonies. I have a different version on Harmonia Mundi from years back [the 9th is for two pianos].

What I am really looking for is a version of the concertos for two pianos.

James H.

Posted on: 10 August 2004 by Jim Waugh

I've not heard the Liszt transcriptions for two pianos. All of the transcriptions are recorded on Naxos. Also there's an interesting transcription by Wagner of the 9th symphony for piano and chrous. I believe BIS is the label.

Jim