Example 7. Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 5, II. Adagio un poco moto: opening theme (mm. 1–4), bass reduction, first piano solo (mm. 16–24)
(Recording: Beethoven: Klavierkonzert No. 5, “Emperor.” Maurizio Pollini, piano. Berlin Philharmonic. Conducted by Claudio Abbado. Deutsche Grammophon 445 851-2, 1995, compact disc.)

mm. 1–4

mm. 16–24