Musical Forces and Movements
The work is scored for solo piano and an orchestra consisting of a flute, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani, and strings. As is standard for classical concertos, it is in three movements:
- Allegro moderato
- Andante con moto in E minor
- Rondo (Vivace)
Read more about this topic: Piano Concerto No. 4 (Beethoven)
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