Mozart: The Piano Concertos, Vol. 1

Track Listings
1. Rondo In D Major Kv 382    
2. Piano Concerto In A Major Kv 414 Allegro    
3. Piano Concerto In A Major Kv 414 Andante    
4. Piano Concerto In A Major Kv 414 Rondeau. Allegretto    
5. Piano Concerto In E Flat Major Kv 449 Allegro Vivace    
6. Piano Concerto In E Flat Major Kv 449 Andantino    
7. Piano Concerto In E Flat Major Kv 449 Allegro Ma Non Troppo    

Editorial Reviews
Album Details
The Bamberg Symphonic Orchestra was Founded in 1946 by Former Members of the German Philharmonic Orchestra in Prague and Musicians from Karlsbad and Silesia who Had Been Stranded in the Wake of the Floods of Wwii Refugees.

Mozart: The Piano Concertos, Vol. 1, Music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Beermann, Bamberg Symphony Chorus, Matthias Kirschnereit, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Concerto, Piano Concerto
Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 1
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 Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 1

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ASIN: B000004194
Release Date: 1994-04-12

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 19 In F, KV 459: Allegro Vivace
  2. Piano Concerto No. 19 In F, KV 459: Allegretto
  3. Piano Concerto No. 19 In F, KV 459: Allegro Assai
  4. Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, KV 466: Allegro
  5. Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, KV 466: Romance
  6. Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, KV 466: Allegro Assai
  7. Rondo In D, KV 382: Allegretto Grazioso
  8. Rondo In D, KV 382: Adagio
  9. Rondo In D, KV 382: Allegro
  10. Piano Concerto No. 23 In A , KV 488: Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 23 In A, KV 488: Adagio
  2. Piano Concerto No. 23 In A, KV 488: Allegro assai
  3. Piano Concerto #21 In C, KV 467: Allegro
  4. Piano Concerto #21 In C, KV 467: Andante
  5. Piano Concerto #21 In C, KV 467: Allegro Vivace Assai
  6. Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, KV 491: Allegro
  7. Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, KV 491: Larghetto
  8. Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, KV 491: Allegretto
  9. Rondo In A, KV 386

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars cherry picking.......2007-02-15


Pity Alfred Brendel, Neville Marriner, and the incomparable Academy of St Martin in the Fields having to play this luscious span of concertos from the sweet spot of Mozart's oeuvre.

If there is sweeter music in the universe, it must lie at the depths of the sea or some equally inaccessible place, far from eyes and ears that could compare it to Mozart's piano concertos no. 19-24.

Mozart's piano concerti, perhaps more than those of any other composer, shape the solo instrument's phrasing so that its entrances and exits vis-à-vis the orchestral score are nearly seamless. Brendel and his supporting cast perform this aspect of the music as well as can be done.

In the stellar Philips Classics 'Duo' series, this recording may well reign supreme. It's as good as it gets.

5 out of 5 stars Brendel and Marriner play Mozart at a bargain price.......2006-08-18

Philip's two double-CD sets of Alfred Brendel and Neville Marriner performing a total of ten of Mozart's great piano concertos, plus two rondos for piano and orchestra, must rate as one of the best of many bargains available in their "2 for 1" series. The four CDs add up to close to five hours of music, most of it essential listening for anyone interested in Mozart, great piano music, and great concertos.

This first of the two sets contains four indisputable masterpieces. In the stormy D minor Concerto K. 466, Brendel springs a mild surprise by playing his own cadenzas rather than Beethoven's, the ones most often used. I must confess to preferring Beethoven's unstylish but dramatic and imaginative cadenza to the first movement, but otherwise the performance is beyond reproach. Brendel adds some discreet and entirely appropriate ornamentation to the many repetitions of the second movement's main theme. The Olympian C major K. 467, with its incomparably beautiful slow movement, also receives some much-needed decoration: here the cadenzas are by Radu Lupu and are a bit quirkier than necessary. Although the soloist's tone and phrasing in the wistful K. 488 are ravishing in the first two movements, the starker phrases of the F-sharp minor Adagio are better left undecorated--for once Brendel's practically unerring sense of propriety in added ornamentation goes slightly off. In my opinion the best of a superb set of performances is that of the C minor, K. 491: Brendel and Marriner catch every nuance of tragedy while never slighting the grace of the music--the problem of writing an appropriate first-movement cadenza, difficult since Mozart left none of his own, is brilliantly solved here by the soloist.

Although in a set billed as Mozart's "Great Piano Concertos" I might have opted, narrowly, for including K. 453 in G major over K. 459, it cannot be denied that all involved seem perfectly attuned to the quicksilver energy and unexpected contrapuntal intricacies of the F major work. The two additional rondo movements, one a lightweight replacement for the original finale of Mozart's very first original piano concerto, the other a possible alternate finale to his earlier A major Concerto K. 414, are a delightful bonus. Incidentally, although the splitting of K. 488 across two generously filled CDs is an annoyance, timing restrictions would not have permitted cramming three complete concertos onto one CD as another review suggests.

5 out of 5 stars Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 Alfred Brendel.......2006-07-10

Nice interpretation of Mozart's piano concerto.

5 out of 5 stars Mozart's great piano concertos, Vol 1 and Vol 2.......2006-07-10

We love Mozart. Especially his piano concertos. We purchased these volumes, because we wore out our cassette tapes.
Mozart piano concertos performed by Arthur Brendel and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, It does not get much better than that. 5 hours of music as a very reasonable price!

I even ordered a second set to give to a friend.

5 out of 5 stars great pianist, great price, bad track listing.......2006-02-16

Alfred Brendel is one of the world's most famous pianists, but not for reasons that make Argerich, Paderewski, or Rubinstein famous. Brendel is an expert both artistically and technically but he is not given to highly individualistic interpretations that rattle purists and create controversy. In other words, Brendel is a highly reliable pianist. Like Murray Perahia, there are no let downs in his recorded performances. For this and the price, no one should pass up this 2 disc recording.

The only downside is the recording's track listing. Piano Concerto No. 23 is split: its first movement is in the first disc while its last two movements are in the second. Bewildering especially since the piano concertos are not sequenced chronologically. And the insert doesn't help. It does not explain the track arrangement (is it by the year of recording? by importance in Mozart's ouvre?). Nonetheless, there it is, Piano Concerto No. 23 separated into two cds. Why this has to be is difficult to understand. The first movement, allegro, is 11.04 minutes long; in the second disc, a one movement rondo, Rondo in A, KV 386, is 8.32 minutes long. Why wasn't this rondo placed in the first disc to allow a seamless playing of Piano Concerto No. 23?

This is annoying if your player does not support multiple disc playing. I bought this 2 cd set specifically for Piano Concerto No. 23, whose second movement I love. It is one of the most sublime of piano adagios, up there with the second movements of Chopin no. 1, Rachmaninoff no. 2, Shostakovich no. 2. And I bought it specifically for Brendel's performance with the ASMITF, conducted by Neville Marriner. Brendel really makes the piano weep here. His evocations of a human's cycle of grief and redemption make the performance definitive for Piano Concerto No. 23. If the split won't bother you, do yourself a favor and get a copy.
Favourite Piano Concertos, Vol.1
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ASIN: B0000069CV
Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

  1. Concerto No. 21 In C, KV 467 (Elvira Madigan): 1. Allegro
  2. Concerto No. 21 In C, KV 467 (Elvira Madigan): Andante
  3. Concerto No. 21 In C, KV 467 (Elvira Madigan): Allegro vivace assai
  4. Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: Maestoso
  5. Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: Larghetto
  6. Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: Allegro vivace
  7. Concerto No. 1 In E Flat, S. 124: Allegro maestoso - Liszt
  8. Concerto No. 1 In E Flat, S. 124: Quasi adagio - Liszt
  9. Concerto No. 1 In E Flat, S. 124: Allegretto vivace - Allegro animato
  10. Concerto No. 1 In E Flat, S. 124: Allegro marziale animato - Liszt

Tracks:

  1. Concerto No. 5 in E flat, Op. 73 < >: Allegro
  2. Concerto No. 5 in E flat, Op. 73 < >: Adagio un poco mosso
  3. Concerto No. 5 in E flat, Op. 73 < >: Rondo. Allegro
  4. Concerto symphonique No. 4, Op. 102: Scherzo
  5. Concerto No. 2 In C Minor, Op. 18: Moderato
  6. Concerto No. 2 In C Minor, Op. 18: Adagio sostenuto
  7. Concerto No. 2 In C Minor, Op. 18: Allegro scherzando

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars RUN - not walk - to pick this up!!.......2006-10-30

I purchased this CD set on eBay for less than $2 some time ago. Reviews here on Amazon are usually written by people who buy the CD from Amazon, but this set has brought me so much pleasure that I am obliged to - nay, MUST - write a review here to spread the word. :)

I have been a classical aficionado for the last 6 years or so, and have to date accumulated a collection of >150 classical CDs. Artistic merit aside, I am picky about recorded quality; most of my listening is done through headphones (AKG k501), so poor sound quality in a CD is a big no-no for me.

I'll get sound quality out of the way first then - the SQ on this set varies from good to excellent. Sometimes the miking may come across as a little too warm (Rachmaninov) or a wee bit hollow sounding (Chopin), but there is nothing major to complain about here. There is a spot of easily noticed distortion in the first 10 seconds of the Emperor (more on that later).

I originally purchased this set for just one performance in particular - Clara Haskil's Chopin #2. This particular performance has been out of print for some time and was last available as part of an exorbitantly priced set (Clara Haskil: Legacy) that is now impossible to find.

In a nutshell, Haskil's performance alone is worth the full price of the entire set. The playing in the 2nd movement is absolutely magical - Haskil interprets Chopin with a delicacy and refinement that is difficult to put into words. Her playing brings to mind something my old piano teacher once told me - "Anyone can play Chopin, but few can play Chopin well". The way the solo melodic line is strung together at ~41 seconds into the 2nd movement will send shivers down your spine. Beauty too rich for use / for earth too dear, indeed.

But wait - there's more!

Imagine my surprise when another of the performances in this set turned out to be a 'sleeper hit': Brendel's Beethoven #5 ("Emperor"). I quickly grew to prefer Brendel's Emperor over my 'reference' recording - Pollini with Abbado (part of a very expensive DG 3CD set!). Brendel plays with more emotion and warmth - his Emperor comes off as truly majestic when compared to Abbado, who comes off as a little more magisterial and cold. There is a spot of piano clatter about 10 seconds into the first movement, but it is nothing major and certainly does not detract from the beautiful playing that follows.

Unfortunately Brendel's Elvira Madigan comes across as faaaaar tooooo slooooowwwww (for my taste). The playing is mannered, and there is none of the wiry elegance that should (in my opinion) characterise interpretations of music written during the Classical period. I much prefer my Pires with Abbado on DG for this concerto.

Janis's Rachmaninov #2 is worth a mention as well. Tape hiss on this recording is noticeable on headphones, but not overly prominent. There are few options for the Rach 2nd nowadays - Ashkenazy's warhorse is the usual (and nearly unanimous) recommendation.

Byron Janis was (in?)famous due to his being one of Vladimir Horowitz's two 'officially' recognised pupils, yet I find little Horowitz in this interpretation. There is none of the bravado and bold impulsiveness that characterised Horowitz's earlier work, no awkward mannerisms that characterised his middle work and none of the introspectiveness and coolness that characterised his late work.

What you will get instead is a well-measured and 'polite' Rach #2 with rather melancholy overtones, I find. Certainly a viable alternative to the Ashkenazy mentioned earlier, but a choice subject to personal taste. I prefer my own copy on Naxos by Jando.

I am not familiar with the Litolff and the Liszt, so I shall reserve comment on their respective readings. They are both well recorded though - warm and expansive.

5 out of 5 stars From the sublime to the merely good........2006-04-27

This collection is an absolute steal. Three of the concerto recordings are unsurpassed. The Haskil Chopin is legendary, Richter's Liszt is colossal and Janis's Rachmaninoff is absolutely formidable. Brendel's recordings of Mozart and Beethoven are on a lesser level of achievement, but never less than good.

It should be noted that the Liszt and Rachmaninoff are Mercury Living Presence recordings, and if you've never heard a recording with only 3 well-placed mics, they do sound different from the usual 25-plus microphone recordings we are usually blessed (cursed) with.

At this price, one of the absolute CD bargains of all time.

4 out of 5 stars Meh..........2006-03-28

This collection serves as a descent introduction to some great piano concertos, but the performances are not the best and the recording quality of most of them leaves much to be desired for me. I learned my lesson with regards to the 'best of' classical collections. Personally I'd rather have gotten great recordings of great performances of great classical pieces for a little more money.

5 out of 5 stars In spite of..........2005-06-21

The problem with a heterogeneous collection like this one is that you may like some of the concertos, but not all. I have never found any better recording of Chopin's 2nd concerto than the one with Haskil/Markevitch, so this alone is worth the price, hence my five stars - only for that one! Brendel on Mozart's 21st is also one of many nice accounts. The others are not good enough, if you ask me. Chopin's 2nd by Haskil/Markevitch carries the stars; it is pure magic!

5 out of 5 stars Great Piano Concerto Collection.......2003-07-03

Back in the days before I became a serious collector of classical music, I had this title. What a wonderful introduction it was for me, and if all you are looking for is some first rate performances of some of the best loved Piano Concertos ever written, then this disc is for you. Of course, I no longer own this CD, but I still have all of the individual performances (save the Litolff by Dichter/Marriner) on more comprehensive collections -- the Mozart on the Philips Duo of the "Great Mozart Piano Concertos" featuring Brendel and Marriner, the Chopin on the now o.o.p. Clara Haskil Legacy Vol. 2, the Liszt on a recently reissued Philips 50 title, the Beethoven on the new 3CD Universal Trio collection, and the Rach 2 on good old Mercury Living Presence -- and they are still among my favorites. If you buy this set, just be prepared to upgrade like I did.
Mozart: Complete Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 (Box Set)
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ASIN: B0000013IG
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Romance
  3. Allegro Assai
  4. Allegro
  5. Andante
  6. Rondeau: Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Allegro Maestoso
  2. Andante
  3. Allegro Vivace Assai
  4. Allegro
  5. Andante
  6. Allegretto
  7. Allegro Vivace
  8. Andantino/Andante
  9. Allegro Ma Non Troppo

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Andantino
  3. Rondeau: Presto
  4. Allegro
  5. Larghetto
  6. Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Andante
  3. Allegretto
  4. Allegro Vivace
  5. Andante Un Poco Sostenuto
  6. Allegro Vivace

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Andante
  3. Allegro - Andantino Cantabile - Allegro
  4. Allegro
  5. Larghetto
  6. Tempo Di Menuetto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb Performances @ Bargain Price.......2004-07-28

I have been buying the Naxos Mozart Piano Concertos with pianist Jeno Jando (accompanied by the Concentus Hungaricus conducted by Matyas Antal) as individual discs for some time now, and I must admit that they have all been superb in both sound and performances. I happen to own many fine performances of the Mozart Piano Concerti, but the Naxos/Jando is the one I keep returning to over and over again. If I had to live with only one set of Mozart's Piano concertos (dread the thought) it would surely be the Naxos. Grab them all and endulge in great music performed with virtuosity by both the soloist and orchestra, beautifully recorded, and at a price that won't break your wallet.

5 out of 5 stars Naxos, like Mozart, is a rare, magical find!!.......2003-01-28

This set is undoubtedly one of the best values I've ever seen!!! On 5 discs, we get Mozarts late piano concertos (volume #2 contains the early works). Jeno Jando and the Concentus Hungaricus sound great in their performance (1989-1990 recordings) of these masterpieces.

Like the other reviewer, I agree that this is definitely a classical interpretation and I will go so far as to suggest that those who like a deep, romantic feel probably will find this lighter interpretation lacking. The piano is sharp, defined and aggressive in the 'regal' sense. Tempo changes are kept to a minimum and the orchestra is always crisp and defined.

What I noticed immediately about these recordings is the unbelievable compliment of the Jando/Concentus combination, not only in style, but in volume. These discs are extremely well-balanced both in sound and mood. As a consequence, most music reviews that I consulted in my decision to get this set, rated it very high and as a 'best buy' of sorts. After listening to this set many times, they obviously knew what they were talking about. In terms of price, preformance and beauty, this value is not to be missed!!!

5 out of 5 stars Great Set!.......2002-07-24

See my review under Volume 2 of this set. I cannot speak highly enough about the music, as well as the performances.
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ASIN: B0000013IS
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Adagio
  3. Allegro Assai
  4. (Allegro)
  5. Larghetto
  6. (Allegretto)

Tracks:

  1. Allegro Maestoso
  2. Andante
  3. Allegretto
  4. Allegro Assai
  5. Andante
  6. Allegro Di Molto
  7. Rondo

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Allegretto
  3. Allegro Assai
  4. Allegro Aperto
  5. Andante Un Poco Adagio
  6. Rondeau: Allegro
  7. Allegro Aperto
  8. Andante
  9. Rondeau: Temp Di Menuetto

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Larghetto
  3. Allegretto
  4. Allegro
  5. Andante Ma Poco Adagio
  6. Allegro
  7. Rondo

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Andante
  3. Allegro
  4. Allegro
  5. Adagio
  6. Rondeau: Tempo Di Menuetto
  7. Allegro
  8. Andante
  9. Rondeau: Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Andante
  3. Allegro
  4. Allegro Spiritoso
  5. Andante
  6. Molto Allegro
  7. Allegro Maestoso
  8. Andante
  9. Presto
  10. Allegro
  11. Andante
  12. Molto Allegro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars All hail Naxos!.......2007-01-18

THIS is the complete set of Mozart piano concertos to own and treasure for a lifetime. It's fascinating to hear Mozart's considerable development through the concerto form, and becomes much more with this collection of performances by Concentus Hungaricus and the bewitchingly thoughtful playing of pianist Jeno Jando. Add to that the stellar acoustic ambience afforded throughout by gifted Naxos' engineers, and you have a compelling set indeed. I turn to these Mozart piano concerto recordings again and again. I admire Maria Joao Pires' Mozart, and Gilel's great recording of the 27th, but these recordings surpass others in constancy, beauty, and especially tempi. The vital balance between orchestra and soloist is superior here. That delicate balance is always alive, revealing and assured - completely rewarding in every way. Any single disc of these concertos will give lasting pleasure, but listening to a string of these musical wonders is a revelation. Don't hesitate for an instant to purchase the complete set at this price. Jando uses Mozart's cadenzas for the most part, and that considered choice is the right one. Without question a musician's set of Mozart concertos. The orchestra dives straight to the heart of Mozart's amazing works, and Jando masters one revealing moment after another. What could be finer? This is perfect music making. A hundred stars and a definite recommendation. Life-sustaining music, and performances that express that where Mozart is, there is the divine art.

5 out of 5 stars Great Mozart Performances.......2002-06-18

I'd heard about 10 of the Mozart concertos before I bought the complete set (i.e. the 2 Naxos volumes making up the complete set). Only when I bought the complete set, did I realize what I'd been missing in not hearing the other concertos! Having the complete set lets one fully appreciate Mozart's growth and ever increasing confidence in his handling of this medium.

Alfred Einsteid notes that of Mozart's symphonies, perhaps 4 belong to the greatest realms of musice (although that seems kind of harsh!), of the quartets, perhaps 10 of 30, but he concludes that of the piano concertos, only 5 are not of the highest standards. That alone should be recommendation enough to buy the complete Mozart concertos.

I had not realized how late many of these compositions were - from number 11 onwards, they were all written in his "later" Vienna years. Prior to this, he had already composed almost all of his wind concertos, and the violin concertos.

Regarding the performances on this set - they are wonderful. I've heard numerous performances of some of these concertos, and the Jando performances can stand up to any others I have heard. The only slightly disappointing performance is the double concerto (No. 10), which does not seem to sparkle as much as some other performances I have heard. These performances are very "straight" - none of the attempts to make the music more "emotional" by tempo variations or sudden dynamic changes. Jando lets the music talk for itself - and how wonderfully it does just that. Also, original cadenzas - where extant - are played throughout, and the Mozart cadenzas are much more satisfying than others I have heard.

One day in the car I happened to turn on the radio in the middle of Number 15. I knew the Jando performance, and listened almost in disbelief - how could this concerto be the same I had back at home? The performance was dead - almost as though the melody had been taken from the music. It turned out the performer was Rudolph Serkin. I put on the Jando performance as soon as I got home. What a difference! Suddenly the music was alive and vibrant, and one could almost sense the joy that the performers were getting from the music.

Another wonderful aspect of these performances is the balance between the piano and the orchestra. In many places in these concertos the melody line weaves from the piano to the orchestra, and these performances never drown out the melody line as it moves between the two.

When you have the complete set, only then can you really appreciate the miracle that took place when Mozart wrote number 20, since you can better compare this concerto with the ones that came before; one can truly appreciate how, with concerto number 9, Mozart's music reached even greater heights than in the compositions that came before. And one can hear some of those gems that are not as well known as the others - such as number 17 and 18.

My only complaint with this set is that occasionally one can hear Jando humming, and I find that quite distracting when listening to a few of the performances. Aside from this complaint, this CD set gets a definite 5 star rating. And that is not to mention that it is a bargain price to boot!

4 out of 5 stars Bargain price for fine performances........2001-07-29

Every time I purchase a bargain classical CD, I am always a little afraid that either the performance or sound quality will be substandard. These performance are clear, beautifully performed and recorded. The acoustics are warm, and the tempos are just right. Thanks, Naxos, for making some of my favorite music and quality performances and recordings affordable. If you enjoy Mozart and want to become familiar with these works, this set is worth the asking price. An experienced connoisseur might find a flaw or two with something, but I majored in music and have been a collector for years and can still recommend this set with no reservations.
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    The Rosalyn Tureck Collection, Vol. 5: Bach and Moazrt - Five Keyboard Concertos
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      Mozart: Piano Concertos, Vol. 1
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        Dream Melodies, Vol. 3: Classical Concertos
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          Great Concertos - Great Artists, Vol. 1: Violin
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            Mozart: Piano Concertos, Vol. 1
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            • It is impossible to demand better
            		 Mozart: Piano Concertos, Vol. 1

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            Release Date: 1992-10-28

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            1. Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, K 466: I - Allegro
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            4. Piano Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K 488: I - Allegro
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            5 out of 5 stars It is impossible to demand better.......2001-03-19

            If I had to choose a single record to come with me to a lone island, I would take Mozart's Piano Concert nº 20 - K 466 -, superbly and magistrally played by Howard Shelley and The London Mozart Players. The concert himself, in my opinion, is one of the musical pieces where it is possible to fell better all the musical genius of Mozart. I deeply recommend it to everybody, because it is impossible to demand better to a composer or to a player.

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