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A Spadecaller tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven and his last piano concerto - Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, commonly referred to as "The Emperor's Concerto." The name Emperor's Concerto is believed to have been given by his close friend, German composer Johann Baptist Cramer. and not Beethoven, who despised autocratic rulers. Performance by The London Festival Orchestra and pianist Sylvia Capova. The images presented in this video are the original art and photography of Matthew Schwartz..