Mozart: Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1

On this CD:

1. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, K. 279 (K. 189d)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Elizabeth Rich

2. Piano Sonata No. 2 in F major, K. 280 (K. 189e)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Elizabeth Rich

3. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B flat major, K. 281 (K.189f)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Elizabeth Rich

4. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, K. 282 (K. 189g)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Elizabeth Rich

5. Piano Sonata No. 6 in D major, K. 284 (K. 205b)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Elizabeth Rich

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Rachel Podger's bracing traversal of Vivaldi's La Stravaganza set of violin concertos are among the finest Baroque recordings, leading to high expectations for more. But here, she and fortepianist Gary Cooper, venture into the more rarified world of Mozart, with considerably less success. They offer four sonatas, to which they apply a roller-coaster interpretive method, swinging from overly slow, sentimentalized Adagios to hyperkinetic fast movements undermined by Podger's uningratiating tone, which is highlighted by the excellent, if close-up recording. Missing in action are the Mozartian elegance and grace at the core of these works. The K.6, written when Mozart was about seven, and the late K.547, a teaching piece he wrote for a pupil, are inflated beyond what they can bear. The K. 378 and K.379 pair, which can take emotionally direct interpretations, are overbearing without the necessary elegance. Podger's fans will want this anyway, but she'd do well to listen carefully to Grumiaux's Mozart before continuing this sonata series. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

novice admirer.......2006-02-20

Tagging along to La Jolla to see these two, my greatest concern was " I hope I don't get sleepy, again like the last time." The last time being, was a concert with eight Italian musicians playing Salieri. I am not completely devoid of classical music, but it isn't what's playing on the iPod on my daily commute. Well, didn't get sleepy one bit. I was enthralled both by the musicians and Mozart himself. Can you imagine a seven year old mind producing such lovely music? The music is intimate and really easy to love. Cooper's fortepiano and Podger's violin were distinct yet embossed in the sound. The CD itself is of high audio quality which adds to the pleasure of listening. I don't know if I would have had the same pleasant experience and appreciation if it were a pair of different musicians, but I definitely was in the presence of two very talented and passionate artists. I was also blown away by how ancient these instruments are. Rachel is playing her Pesarinius violin created in 1739, thing's older than this country. Wow. Anyway, if you need to start anywhere in music appreciation today, start here..

Misses the mark .......2006-01-13

With the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birthday in 2006, a new crop of Mozart recordings have been released, including many of the sonatas for violin and fortepiano. Among these are fresh recordings from Hilary Hahn/Natalie Zhu, Mark Steinberg/Mitsuko Uchida, Anne-Sofie Mutter/Lambert Orkis (Aug.'06), Andrew Manze/Richard Elgar and Rachel Podger/Gary Cooper - the latter two on period violin and fortepiano. Depending on how one feels this music should be played will determine what most appeals to you.

Rachel Podger is surely one of the finest Baroque period-violinists on the scene today with her supreme intonation, poised lyricism and gorgeous shaping of both note and line. As leader of the English Concert - as well as the period Paladian and Florilegium Ensembles - Ms. Podger has recorded some brilliant and emmensely-appealing music from Bach, Telemann, Handel and the dazzling Vivaldi concertos mentioned. IN past reviews of many of these, I have rated her playing and ensemble with the most glowing accolades. So, given this history - and as the lead reviewer notes, "high expectations for more" - I was really surprized at how luke warm I felt after hearing these pieces. And, as much as I admire Rachel Podger's talent ... and as much as I wanted to like this recording ... I did not connect with it.

I have to agree with the lead Amazon reviewer: in approaching these works of Mozart, one would best study the past legends of this genre - Szeryng/Haebler, Perlman/Ashekenazy and especialy the legendary Belgian Mozartian, Arthur Grumiaux with Haskill on piano. Although we can never quite know "how Mozart sounded centuries ago," certain approaches just seem to bring forth the life within the music more than others. When I listen to the past legends of these intimate chamber works, there is a delicacy, a gracefulness, a galante spirit and bouyant lyricism that is not quite there for Podger and Cooper's reading. While Podger brings great expressivity and beautiful tone to her music, I'm not sure it is the right tone and "feel" for Mozart. Gary Cooper perhaps is more successful in this respect with the period fortepiano, but there is also something lacking to me. And their choice of tempo in works like the G-major allegro (K.379) is distastefully rushed and needlessly brash, stripping the music of its charm and bouyancy. What's the rush?

Like the Amazon reviewer, ClassicsToday also gave this recording poor marks: a 4/10 for "Artistic Quality" but rightfully a 9/10 for the full SACD sound (but noting an overly forward projection of the instruments). Additionally, the more mellow sound of Cooper's fortepiano (a 1987 copy of a a 1795 Anton Walter Vienna instrument) will not be to everyone's taste not accustom to its muted tone and less-colorful timbre compared to the modern grand. However, on the positive review side, Gramophone seemed to mostly like this recording and gave it a better review than some others in the music press. I am rather dissapointed I have to rate this CD by a favorite artist so low, but I can only honestly give it 3 stars.

So, for Mozart's chamber music, one can never quite go wrong with the the historic recordings of past masters like Szeryng or Grumiaux who set the standard for artistry, nobility and temperament in this music that still have yet to be surpassed. The Philips DUO set by Szeryng/Haebler is a great choice for a more complete survey of Mozart's Violin Sonatas (two volumes, 4 discs) and represents Mozart at a higher standard than these readings by Podger & Cooper. For that matter, the newer release by Hilary Hahn and Natalie Zhu or Uchida are also closer to the mark and more recommended. But, good music is often a matter of what sounds best to you and who you like, so the individual listener is ultimately the final judge.

An Interesting 'HIP/Authentic' Exploration.......2005-04-17

I disagree with the official amazon.com review of this item which terms Podger's tone 'uningratiating' and attacks her interpretation (particularly regarding tempo). The official reviewer's dislike of her 'tone' must be more about the divide between gut-string vs. synthetic string preference than any real qualitative evaluation. As far as gut-string tone goes, Podger has one of the richest, and her playing on this disk is enthralling. There have not been too many 'authentic' (and I use this term grudgingly) recordings of Mozart's violin sonatas. This disk is superior to that of Biondi on Opus 111 in my opinion. It is not a dry reading. There is a good deal of the performer in here - though not as much as is usually the case of Baroque works. This makes for entertaining adventurous listening! Also, for those in to more technical matters of playing, it is interesting to hear how the use of a transitional bow effects Podger's playing. Truly an essential disk for those interested in the historically informed interpretation of classical violin (and fortepiano of course!).

One other problem in the official reviewers text is the assertion that Podger brings too much gravitas to KV6 'written by a child-Mozart'. Though this sonata hardly 'heady stuff' the reviewer should have bourne in mind that it was in fact probably written by Wolfgang AND by his far more mature (and sadly now forgotten) composer father (and violin pedagogue) Leopold.

Why four stars? The absolutely beautiful opening of the Adagio of KV379 is marred by the close-miking of the fortepiano which gives us far too many strongly noticeable mechanical clicks in what is a very delicate piece of music. Also, the liner notes that go with this album are appalling - they are riven with typos and hanging, incomplete sentences. Channel Classics should relieve their English translator of duties and find a suitable replacement!

Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Fortepiano and Violin, Vol. 1; Mannheim Sonatas

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Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Fortepiano and Violin, Vol. 1; Mannheim Sonatas

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ASIN: B0002TVVCU
Release Date: 2007-04-06

Tracks:

Sonate En Sol Majeur/ Sonata In G Major K. 301
Sonate En Mi Bemol Majeur/ Sonata In E-Flat Major K. 302
Sonate En Ut Majeur/ Sonata In C Major K. 303
Sonate En La Majeur/ Sonata In A Major K. 305
Sonate En Ut Majeur/ Sonata In C Major K. 296
Sonate En Re Majeur/ Sonata In D Major K. 306
Sonate En Mi Mineur/ Sonata In E Minor K. 304
Sonate En Si Bemol Majeur/ Sonata In B-Flat Major K. 454
Sonate En Fa Majeur/ Sonata In F Major K. 547

Album Description

This integral version of Mozart's Sonatas is a rarity on the market. David Breitman is an active performer, teacher and scholar whose specialty is Classical Period performance practice. Equally at home with the modern piano and the fortepiano, his growing discography reflects his versatility. Audiences and critics are unanimous about Jean-François Rivest: he is a spectacular conductor endowed with tremendous energy, precision, emotion and exaltation who knows how to lead his orchestras efficiently towards artistic development. Great depths of feeling as well as a strong sense of structure characterize his interpretations.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2006-02-12

If you want performances on period instruments - and you do - this volume of two with the complete violin sonatas makes an easy choice. Natural, intimate performances - like an animated conversation between two old friends. I didn't know the performers but after hearing this, I do not hesitate to say that their achievements compare favourably with the best: Podger & Cooper, Manze & Egarr, Seiler & Immerseel. Recommended!

I can't say too much good about these sonatas..........2006-02-08

I bought both volumes of these sonatas after hearing only the first track and have not for a moment regretted the decision to do so. In college, I had the opportunity to play and become intimately acquainted with these sonatas. Being partial to 'period' performance, I have always been on the lookout for a good 'historically informed' recording and Breitman and Rivest don't fail to deliver. These are sonatas for fortepiano and violin, not violin sonatas and Breitman and Rivest's approach always keeps that cardinal rule of these pieces in mind. The transparent timbre of the gut-strung violin and fortepiano lend a clarity to these sonatas not often found in a lot of other recordings. The impeccable technique of both artists with the judicious use of vibrato by Rivest adds to that clarity. A wonderful opportunity for those who think they don't like period performances to become aquainted with the practice.

Superb.......2005-10-16

This and the second volume by these performers are both simply superb. Unlike some "period" recordings, with these artists you are never aware of any self-conscious attempt to be "authentic". The music is alllowed to speak for itself, with great sensitivity and facility, and with obvious delight. And the music itself is, of course, glorious. The sound of the recordings is quite excellent -- immediate and intimate. I can't imagine these thrilling works being played or recorded any better, and I cannot recommend these two CDs highly enough. Sublime Mozart, beautifully played. Who could ask for anything more? Bravo!!!

Maria João Pires ~ Mozart - The Complete Sonatas for Piano Vol. 2

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Maria João Pires ~ Mozart - The Complete Sonatas for Piano Vol. 2
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , and Maria João Pires
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ASIN: B0000034NH
Release Date: 1993-08-27

Tracks:

Sonata No. 6 in D Major, KV 284: I - Allegro
Sonata No. 6 in D Major, KV 284: II- Rondeau en polonaise; Andante
Sonata No. 6 in D Major, KV 284: III- Andante (Theme & Variation)
Sonata No. 7 in C Major, KV 309: I- Allegro con spirito
Sonata No. 7 in C Major, KV 309: II- Andante un poco adagio
Sonata No. 7 in C Major, KV 309: III- Rondeau; Allegretto grazioso
Sonata No. 9 in A Minor, KV 310: I- Allegro maestoso
Sonata No. 9 in A Minor, KV 310: II- Andante cantabile con espressione
Sonata No. 9 in A Minor, KV 310: III- Presto
Rondo in D Major, KV 485

Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 7: Violin Sonatas

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Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 7: Violin Sonatas

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ASIN: B000001GZA
Release Date: 1997-11-25

Tracks:

Sonate No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: 1. Allegro con brio - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: 2. Tema con Variazioni. Andante con moto - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: 3. Rondo. Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: 1. Allegro vivace - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: 2. Andante piu tosto Allegretto - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: 3. Allegro piacevole - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: 1. Allegro con spirito - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: 2. Adagio con molta espressione - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: 3. Rondo. Allegro molto - L.V. Beethoven

Tracks:

Sonate No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 23: 1. Presto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 23: 2. Andante scherzoso piegretto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 23: 3. Allegro molto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 5 In F Major 'Spring', Op. 24 'Frs-Sonate': 1. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 5 In F Major 'Spring', Op. 24 'Frs-Sonate': 2. Adagio molto espressivo - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 5 In F Major 'Spring', Op. 24 'Frs-Sonate': 3. Scherzo. Allegro molto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 5 In F Major 'Spring', Op. 24 'Frs-Sonate': 4. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Twelve Variations In F Major On 'Se vuol ballare' (From Mozart's Opera 'The Marriage Of Figaro') WoO 40: Thema. Allegretto - Variazioni I-XII - Coda - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Rondo In G Major WoO 41: Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Six German Dances (Allemandes) WoO 42: Six German Dances - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tracks:

Sonate No. 6 In A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: 1. Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 6 In A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: 2. Adagio molto espressivo - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 6 In A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: 3. Allegretto con Variazioni (I-VI) - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: 1. Allegro con brio - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: 2. Adagio cantabile - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: 3. Scherzo, Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: 4. Finale. Allegro - Presto - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: 1. Allegro assai - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: 2. Tempo di Minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso - L.V. Beethoven
Sonate No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: 3. Allegro vivace - L.V. Beethoven

Tracks:

Sonate No. 9 In A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer-Sonate': 1. Adagio sostenuto - Presto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 9 In A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer-Sonate': 2. Andante con Variazioni I - IV - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 9 In A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer-Sonate': 3. Finale. Presto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 10 In G Major, Op. 96: 1. Allegro moderato - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 10 In G Major, Op. 96: 2. Adagio espressivo - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 10 In G Major, Op. 96: 3. Scherzo. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonate No. 10 In G Major, Op. 96: 4. Poco Allegretto - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

Not quite there!!!.......2002-04-06

These performances are just average!I have recordings of heifetz on tapes and they are great.I have also the exquisite performances by Perlman and Ashkenazy,perhaps the best!Here Kremer and Argerich (individually they may be great!)do not seem to be combining at all.added to this the flow of the music is interrupted by quixotic changes in tempo and dynamics.just not inspiring.Particularly the SPRING sonata is a big let down.Here Perlman and Ashkenazy combine perfectly to give a soaring lyrical reading.Just matchless!i would recommend The perlman and Ashkenazy as the best choice for these sonatas.

Stunning, enlivened presentation.......2001-09-05

Two soloist who perform well together (perhaps one of the best pairings in modern recordings) are Argerich and Kremer. Both are strong musicians, and often they can overwhelm others who are less competitive about their music. Not that these two compete with each other for supremacy. Instead, they blend their aggressiveness, producing lively, full-bodied performances where piano and violin challenge each other, then submit gracefully to the other's lead. This is Beethoven as you'd expect/want it to be played -- dramatic, bold, but then a little softened, coaxing out the pretty parts. The Spring and Kreutzer sonatas, probably the best known, are gems of this collection. All ten sonatas are included (which are also available on separate CDs but the whole collection is much more economically priced!). Listening to all ten is a journey through Beethoven's chamber music. Don't miss these performances!

GET THEM!.......2001-04-17

If I could have two choices of music to have on a deserted island, this would be my second choice. Turandot with Mehta conducting would be the first. Kremer and Argerich play these Beethoven Violin Sonatas with so much passion, joy, and drive that I am completely dazzled. They show me a brilliant universe which I have rarely experienced.

Kremer and Argerich play all the tracks of the four CDs except for three on the 2nd CD. Menuhin and Kempff play variations on theme of The Marriage of Figaro and Rondo in G major. And on third track Garret and Canino play Six German Dances.

An 85-page booklet comes with the set. It describes the pieces in an academic manner.

Wow..........2000-12-13

I am pained to admit that I have (up until now) only heard Gidon Kremer performing contemporary pieces. I have truly been missing out. Kremer's performance on this boxed set is impeccable - even the die-hard Beethoven fans will be pleased with his work on this album. Unlike the recent Mutter recordings of the sonatas, Kremer performs the pieces much as Beethoven intended (which in my mind is a better way to go than what Mutter did). I highly recommend this.

Review from Gramaphone.......1999-03-27

I havn't actually heard these recordings but from the review #6-8 recieved in Gramophone, they probably exceed or match any other recorded performances of these wonderful works. Gramophone wrote: "the 3 sonatas are irresistibly lively and individual spirits in the hands and imaginations of Agerich and Kremer."

Gramophone goes on and on raving about these performances of excellent musicality and ensemble playing. In their "Classical Good CD Guide 1999" they a two out of three G's (What they use instead of stars), tied for highest with Heifitz. I am planning to but these records myself very soon once I have some extra $ for them.

Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 8: Cello Sonatas
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Fiery, Splendid Performances Of Beethoven's Cello Sonatas

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Fiery rendition of the sonatas

Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 8: Cello Sonatas

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Release Date: 1997-11-25

Tracks:

Twelve Variations In F Major On The Theme 'Ein Madchen oder Weibchen' From Mozart's Opera 'The Magic Flute': Thema. Allegretto
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation I
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation II
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation III
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation IV
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation V
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VI
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VII
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VIII
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation IX
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation X. Adagio
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation XI. Poco Adagio quasi Andante - attacca subito:
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation XII. Allegro
Sonata For Piano & Cello In F Major Op. 5, No. 1: 1. Adagio sostenuto -
Sonata For Piano & Cello In F Major Op. 5, No. 1: Allegro -
Sonata For Piano & Cello In F Major Op. 5, No. 1: Adagio - Presto-Tempo primo
Sonata For Piano & Cello In F Major Op. 5, No. 1: 2. Allegro vivace
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor Op. 5, No. 2: 1. Adagio sostenuto e espressivo - attacca:
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor Op. 5, No. 2: Allegro molto piu tosto presto
Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor Op. 5, No. 2: 2. Rondo. Allegro
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Thema. Andante
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation I
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation II
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation III
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation IV
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation V. Si prenda il tempo un poco piu vivace
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation VI. Adagio - attacca subito:
Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation VII. Allegro ma non troppo

Tracks:

Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 1. Allegro ma non tanto
Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 2. Scherzo. Allegro molto
Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 3. Adagio cantabile
Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 4. Allegro vivace
Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: 1. Andante -
Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: Allegro vivace
Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: 2. Adagio - Tempo d'Andante -
Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: Allegro vivace
Sonata For Piano & Cello In D Major Op. 102, No. 2: 1. Allegro con brio
Sonata For Piano & Cello In D Major Op. 102, No. 2: 2. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto - attacca:
Sonata For Piano & Cello In D Major Op. 102, No. 2: 3. Allegro - Allegro fugato
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Thema. Allegretto
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation I
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation II
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation III
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation IV
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation V
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation VI
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation VII
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation VIII
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation IX
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation X. Allegro
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation XI. Adagio
Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation XII. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Good but not the Best!!!.......2002-02-26

Argerich and Maisky deliver a good performance,but not quite inspiring.The playing is virtuosic and heady but robs the work of its true majesty and grandeur.I recommend the inspired performance by the incomparable Pierre Fournier and Kempff as a top choice for these beautiful works.Fournier brings a broad lyrical flow and Kempff matches with a sensitive touch.It is like true noble friends sharing an intimate and inspired conversation.Truly a noble performance with a broad sweep and flowing lyricism at its best.i have not listened to Richter/Rostropovich but I do not have to.The Fournier/Kempff performance has a sense of completeness.I understand why Kempff is one of the very best ever when it comes to Beethoven's sonatas.Truly a great artist and fournier is in the same class.
How sad that this album(deustche grammaophone)is not even listed in the Amazon catalogue!the sound quality is excellent for a 1965 recording!

Fiery, Splendid Performances Of Beethoven's Cello Sonatas.......2001-12-15

Since I haven't heard the legendary recordings with Richter and Rostropovich, I can't compare their traversal of Beethoven's cello sonatas with Argerich's and Maisky's. Yet I think this is one of the most exciting recordings of Beethoven's chamber music I've heard, notable for Argerich's dramatic playing. Yet Maisky comes across as a skillful interpreter of his own, not once taking a back seat to Argerich's keyboard pyrotechnics. Instead, what you have hear is a splendid collaboration between equally gifted musicians, in which one occasionally takes the lead. There is clearly an atmosphere of familiarity, warmth, and indeed, friendship, in their playing. These fine performances are enhanced by Deutsche Grammophon's state-of-the-art digital recording.

Hat Trick.......2001-05-08

The thing about Beethoven's chamber music is that he often "pretends" he's writing for orchestra. This is nowhere more evident than in the cello sonatas, in which the cello may be both a solo instrument and the bass line of the orchestral texture, and the piano may be a solo instrument or provide the inner voices of the orchesral texture-and, of course, Beethoven calls on both performers to wear both hats, and to alternate between them frequently, sometimes within the space of a single measure. Apart from the individual mastery of both these performers, the reason why this recording is so successful is that Argerich and Maisky do such an excellent and intelligent job of changing hats as the music requires. It is a beautiful and wonderfully engaging performance, of such interpretive richness that you're guaranteed to hear more every time you listen to it. And, of course, nobody can touch the mellifluous lushness of Maisky's tone.

Fiery rendition of the sonatas.......2000-10-15

The performances here are first rate. While they do not surpass the classic Richter/Rostropovich recordings, they nevertheless a offer a distinctive view of these beautiful sonatas. Like the Richter/Rostropovich collaboration, the Argerich/Maisky team is one of equal partnership (though with a slight but noticable nod to the pianist). In fact, sometimes Argerich seems to even dominate and lead the music, which, with a musician of her caliber, isn't necessarily a bad thing. As is with much of Argerich's performances, the music here is intense and driven. For those who own the Argerich/Kremer set of Beethoven violin sonatas, you will certainly hear many stylistic similarities. Oh, and don't forget the three variations (basically encores) included here. They are very pleasant as well. Recommended.

Maria João Pires ~ Mozart - The Complete Sonatas for Piano Vol. 1 (KV.279 ~ KV.283)

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Maria João Pires ~ Mozart - The Complete Sonatas for Piano Vol. 1 (KV.279 ~ KV.283)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , and Maria João Pires
Manufacturer: Denon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000034NG
Release Date: 1993-08-27

Tracks:

Sonata No. 1 In C Major, KV 279 (189d): I - Allegro
Sonata No. 1 In C Major, KV 279 (189d): II - Andante
Sonata No. 1 In C Major, KV 279 (189d): III - Allegro
Sonata No. 2 In F Major, KV 280 (189e): I - Allegro assai
Sonata No. 2 In F Major, KV 280 (189e): II - Adagio
Sonata No. 2 In F Major, KV 280 (189e): III - Presto
Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major, KV 281 (189f): I - Allegro
Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major, KV 281 (189f): II - Andante
Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major, KV 281 (189f): III - Rondeau; Allegro
Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major, KV 282 (189g): I - Adagio
Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major, KV 282 (189g): II - Menuetto
Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major, KV 282 (189g): III - Allegro
Sonata No. 5 In G Major, KV 283 (189h): I - Allegro
Sonata No. 5 In G Major, KV 283 (189h): II - Andante
Sonata No. 5 In G Major, KV 283 (189h): III - Presto

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Only mozart

Mozart: Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Connoisseur Society
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004WJLZ
Release Date: 2000-10-26

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Only mozart.......2004-07-06

I think Wolfgang Amadeus would have loved this CD. No histrionics, just a gorgeous, subtly balanced rendering of his music. I don't think I've ever heard the slow movements so delightfully executed. If you love Mozart, you must have this CD.

W.A. Mozart: The Complete Sonatas for Violin & Piano, Vol. 1

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Well, It Wasn't Exactly Sparkling

W.A. Mozart: The Complete Sonatas for Violin & Piano, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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W.A. Mozart: The Complete Sonatas for Violin & Piano, Vol. 2

ASIN: B0000CABIL
Release Date: 2003-11-11

Customer Reviews:

Well, It Wasn't Exactly Sparkling.......2005-02-09

A very good place to see how spontaneous and sublime Horszowski was when he was still in his prime and before his talent/energy was half consumated by too much teaching. Likewise, it is a very good place to have a full glimse of Szgeti's art. The remastered recording is so much better than Horszowski's Beethoven Cello Sonatas with Casals (Naxos). But for one reason or the other, there wasn't much rainbows...

Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1: Sonatas Nos. 1-8

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Sublime Mozart!

Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1: Sonatas Nos. 1-8

Manufacturer: Arbiter
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000005SFH
Release Date: 1996-03-26

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Not everybody loves this set as much as I do. It was taped, in mono, at two series of concerts; the sound is mostly pretty good though never excellent. There are occasional bloopers and moments where the pianist's control isn't perfect. And yet, I find old man Mieczyslaw Horszowski's Mozart a revelation. He generally plays Mozart as a bolder, more assertive composer than the way we usually hear him, and he makes his case with complete conviction. It's not just the tragic K. 310 that benefits from this approach; all of these sonatas are compelling to me in these performances, warts and all. --Leslie Gerber

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Sublime Mozart!.......2002-06-08

Ok...I'm usually a complainer about the way most folks play Mozart. I'm not complaining this time. This is wonderful music making by Horszowski at his prime - or darn near it. As Leslie Gerber notes, this isn't note perfect, but I'm absolutely awestruck at the beauty of the performances. Mozart becomes more colorful, more appealing under Horszowski's care. If I were leaving for that desert isle, I think this might be the Mozart set I'd take. It's not a big name label, probably only a few hundred people in the world will bother to pick it up - but they're the ones in the know. My only warning is that while the recording is generally good for its era, it isn't digital and not stereo. If you can handle that, get it!

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