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Seiji Ozawa | Martha Argerich

Beethoven Symphony No. 1 and Piano Concerto No. 1

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1 Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 - Adagio molto - Allegro con brio  
2 Andante cantabile con moto  
3 Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace  
4 Adagio, Allegro molto e vivace  
5 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 - Allegro con brio  
6 Largo  
7 Rondo. Allegro scherzando  
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Grammy-winning icons Martha Argerich and Seiji Ozawa record an album for the first time together. Their Decca album features Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 and Piano Concerto No. 1, performed with the Mito Chamber Orchestra.

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