The third piano concerto

(Piano concerto no. 3 in C minor, Op. 37)

Beethoven's only concerto in a minor key, this work bears definite resemblances to Mozart's concerto in D minor (K. 466). The first movement, like that of Mozart's work, has a long orchestral introduction before the piano finally makes its entrance.

Certainly, the first movement is the main bulk of the concerto. The first theme is a sturdy thing.

The concerto has three movements:

  1. Allegro con brio
  2. Largo -
  3. Rondo (Allegro)
The concerto was first performed (with Beethoven at the piano) on 5 April, 1803 in Vienna.

Last modified: Sat Apr 16 17:19:41 1994
Michael Norrish <michael@comp.vuw.ac.nz>