Mozart: Concertos for piano No23; Brahms: Piano Concerto in Dm No1, Op15

On this CD:

1. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by National Symphony Orchestra with Clifford Curzon
Conducted by Louis) Boyd Neel

2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by National Symphony Orchestra with Clifford Curzon
Conducted by Enrique Jorda

Editorial Reviews
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Since Curzon made two further recordings of each of these pieces, this unearthing of 78s from 1945-46 wouldn't seem to be all that useful. And, in fact, as well as Neel conducts the Mozart, this recording must defer to Curzon's remakes--especially since the piano is underbalanced. But the Brahms has qualities not present in Curzon's better-known recordings. Jordá, whose career in San Francisco was destroyed by George Szell, creates a potent orchestral backdrop--ironically, more effective than in Curzon's stereo remake with Szell conducting. Curzon's playing is more reckless and powerful than in his stereo version, and the slow movement is so eloquent, it moved me to tears. Despite slightly unclear sound (well transferred), this Brahms is memorable. --Leslie Gerber

Mozart: Concertos for piano No23; Brahms: Piano Concerto in Dm No1, Op15, Music, Johannes Brahms, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, (Louis) Boyd Neel, Enrique Jorda, National Symphony Orchestra, Clifford Curzon, Classical, Concerto, Orchestral & Symphonic, Piano Concerto
Mozart: Concertos for piano No23; Brahms: Piano Concerto in Dm No1, Op15
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    Manufacturer: Dutton Laboratories
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000HXHH
    Release Date: 1999-01-12

    Tracks:

    1. Pno Con No.23 in A, K.488: Allegro - Nat SO/Boyd Neel
    2. Pno Con No.23 in A, K.488: Adagio - Nat SO/Boyd Neel
    3. Pno Con No.23 in A, K.488: Allegro Assai - Nat SO/Boyd Neel
    4. Pno Con No.1 in d, Op.15: Maestoso - Nat SO/Enrigue Jorda
    5. Pno Con No.1 in d, Op.15: Adagio - Nat SO/Enrigue Jorda
    6. Pno Con No.1 in d, Op.15: Rondo (Allegro Nono Troppo) - Nat SO/Enrigue Jorda

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    Since Curzon made two further recordings of each of these pieces, this unearthing of 78s from 1945-46 wouldn't seem to be all that useful. And, in fact, as well as Neel conducts the Mozart, this recording must defer to Curzon's remakes--especially since the piano is underbalanced. But the Brahms has qualities not present in Curzon's better-known recordings. Jordá, whose career in San Francisco was destroyed by George Szell, creates a potent orchestral backdrop--ironically, more effective than in Curzon's stereo remake with Szell conducting. Curzon's playing is more reckless and powerful than in his stereo version, and the slow movement is so eloquent, it moved me to tears. Despite slightly unclear sound (well transferred), this Brahms is memorable. --Leslie Gerber

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