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beethoven piano concerto

Recently listened to Lang Lang's recording on Beethoven piano concerto 1 and 4 and liked the music a lot.

Can someone suggest some good recordings that excel both in sound and performances? LPs would be great but CD/SACD/hi-res files are welcomed too.

Thanks
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Many thanks guys. I will check those out.

Any other worthwhile recordings? Keep them coming?
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Just received the sealed Brendel Levine set from ebay. Wonderful. Many thanks to all.
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Thanks guys. So far my fav are No 4 and No 1.

Re Alfred Brendel set, it seems to be recorded out of phase. I switched polarity and the sound is more focused. Highs and lows are more defined and instruments are more easily localized. I am also experiencing the same thing with the Oslo Vanska Beethoven symphony SACD.
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