Mozart: Violin Sonatas & Variations

On this CD:

1. Sonata for violin & piano No. 21 in E minor, K. 304 (K. 300c)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Laura Alvini, Enrico Gatti

2. Sonata for violin & piano No. 18 in G major, K. 301 (K. 293a)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Laura Alvini, Enrico Gatti

3. Sonata for violin & piano No. 20 in C major, K. 303 (K. 293c)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Laura Alvini, Enrico Gatti

4. Sonata for violin & piano No. 19 in E flat major, K. 302 (K. 293b)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Laura Alvini, Enrico Gatti

5. Variations for violin & piano (6) in G major on "Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant" K. 360 (K. 374b)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Laura Alvini, Enrico Gatti

6. Sonata for violin & piano No. 22 in A major, K. 305 (K. 293d)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Laura Alvini, Enrico Gatti

7. Sonata for violin & piano No. 23 in D major, K. 306 (K. 300l)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Laura Alvini, Enrico Gatti

8. Variations for violin & piano (12) in G major on "La bergère Célimene" K. 359 (K. 374a)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Laura Alvini, Enrico Gatti

Tracks:

Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 46d: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 46d: 2. Menuetto I - II
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 46e: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 46e: 2. Menuetto
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 2. Andante
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 3. Allegro
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 1. Allegro assai
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 2. Adagio
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 3. Presto
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 2. Andante amoroso
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 3. Rondeau. Allegro
Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 1. Adagio
Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 2. Menuetto I - II
Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 2. Andante
Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 3. Presto
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 2. Rondo en Polonaise. Andante
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 3. Andante - Thema - Variations I-XII
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 1. Allegro con spirito
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 2. Andante un poco adagio
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 3. Rondeau. Allegretto grazioso
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 1. Allegro con spirito
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 2. Andante con espressione
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 3. Rondo. Allegro

Tracks:

Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 1. Allegro maestoso
Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 2. Andante cantabile con espressione
Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 3. Presto
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 1. Allegro moderato
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 2. Andante cantabile
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 3. Allegretto
Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 1. Andante grazioso - Thema - Variations I - VI
Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 2. Menuetto - Trio
Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 3. Alla turca. Allegretto

Tracks:

Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 2. Adagio
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 3. Allegro assai
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 2. Andante cantabile
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 3. Allegretto grazioso
Fantasia In C Minor, K. 475: Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Piu allegro - Primo tempo
Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 1. Molto allegro
Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 2. Adagio
Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 3. Allegro assai

Tracks:

Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 1. Allegro (K. 533)
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 2. Andante (K. 533)
Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 3. Rondo. Allegretto (K. 494)
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 2. Andante
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 3. Rondo. Allegretto
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 2. Adagio
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 3. Allegretto
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 1. Allegro
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 2. Adagio
Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 3. Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

Yes, perfect.......2007-07-11

Fabulous music. Simple, direct, un-affected peformances that are a delight to listen-to over and over again. At times the playing is utterly sublime. These performances are technically perfect in a smooth sense - and totally absorbing.

Mozart-A prisoner of his own time........2006-09-08

If you were to clump all of the composers of the classical era together, mix them up, and listen to them willy-nilly in a blind hearing test, you'll never be able to tell the difference between them... until you hear Mozart. Mozart's era was not rich in harmony. To me, Haydn wrote the same symphony over and over. Stamitz and Gossec... love 'em, but they were also prisoners of this classical harmony. But Mozart was able to put his fingerprint on all of his music. You can pick his music out blindly with ease because it is unmistakingly Mozart. That's why we have a mostly Mozart festival and not a mostly Kraus (who?) festival.

As this cd shows, Mozart's music was sublime. But even he struggled with using this "harmony of the day". If you were to study the catalogues of Mozart's symphonies, sonatas, and chamber music, let's face it; you would hear a lot of turkies before you made it to the peacocks. We would have to wait until Chopin until the harmonies fattened up a little.

Having said that, you have to completely hail Mozart for taking what was available to him in his day and creating some of the most sublime music with it. It would be like for the next ten years all the world had available to eat was peas, and 200 years from now one man became immortal for the many interesting ways he was able to manipulate peas into a meal.

Good music and good value.......2006-08-28

Bought this for my son who is learning to play piano. Lots of good music, not too expensive.

Five and a half hours of joy for not much bucks.......2005-11-11

This is just about the best money I've ever spent on music. I love Eschenbach's interpretations: tenderness and emotional intimacy in spades---and dazzling effects without self-consciousness or "athletic" display of technique. I would say that he "lets Mozart be Mozart," except that these interpretations have so much personality that Eschenbach's own life-energy must be coming through. I just think that his own personality complements Mozart's perfectly.

FINALLY.......2004-08-05

I've searched the world over for a box set of all of Mozart's piano sonatas that I liked. The first one I heard was the Glenn Gould version, which in retrospect was not so smart. I like his playing but he hums into the mic during the recording. Real smart.

Anyways, Eschenbach plays these with all the virtuosity and feeling they demand. My favorite piano sonata is Mozart's 12th and he plays it flawlessly; the only thing remotely lacking is that he doesn't quite dig in as much as Alicia de la Roccha does when she plays it on the Allegro movement, but he more than makes up for it with his playing on the Adagio movement.

If it's not your cup of tea it might be worthwhile getting the de la Roccha box set, but personally I think the Eschenbach recording is the best out of all of them.

Average customer rating:

Disappointing sound quality; frilly performance; GREAT cover!
Mozart Sonatas for piano and violin
Mozart Sontas
Top notch!
Great Daily Listening: Much Better than the Concert Performances!

Mozart: The Violin Sonatas

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ASIN: B000GETWQ8
Release Date: 2006-09-19

Tracks:

Allegro
Andante
Rondo (Allegretto grazioso)
Allegro
Rondeau (Andante grazioso)
Adagio - Allegro
Thema. Andantino cantabile - Var.I-V -Allegretto
Largo - Allegro
Andante
Allegretto

Tracks:

Allegro di molto
Tema con variazioni: Tema - Var. I/VI
Allegro moderato
Andantino sostenuto e cantabile
Rondo (Allegro)
Allegro con spirito
Allegro
Molto allegro
Adagio
Allegretto (con variazioni)

Tracks:

Allegro vivace
Andante sostenuto
Rondo (Allegro)
Allegro
Andante con moto
Rondeau (Allegro)
Andantino cantabile
Allegro
Tema (Andante) con variazioni
Allegro con spirito
Andantino cantabile
Allegretto

Tracks:

Adagio - Molto allegro
Tempo di minuetto
Allegro
Tema (Andante) con variazioni
Tempo di menuetto
Allegro
Tempo di minuetto
Allegro molto
Andante
Presto

Amazon.com

There are many excellent recordings of Mozart's Violin Sonatas on disc to choose from, but Anne-Sophie Mutter's interpretations rise quickly to the top. Her approach is certainly closer to "old fashioned" than "authentic instrument." She sings the lines as if they were arias and uses vibrato liberally to emphasize the unwritten texts. Her use of dynamics can be extreme, from a soft murmur to a full-blooded cry. There is a sense of warmth and even rapture in some of the slow movements that is absent from most of the "authentic" recordings. Mutter's vigorous approach to the allegros captures attention. Her great technique is most welcome in the formality of the menuettos. Lambert Orkis's piano accompaniments are handsome and supportive throughout, and his work as a fortepianist pays off well. He has an ingratiating touch and really shines in K. 454 and K. 481, where the piano is given equal footing with the violin. There are almost four-and-a-half hours of music here, and all of it is beautifully performed. --Robert Levine

Album Description

SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION DIGIPAK For the grand finale of her best-selling Mozart Project, Anne-Sophie Mutter has joined with pianist Lambert Orkis for her first-ever recording of Mozart's violin sonatas. Anne-Sophie Mutter's Mozart Project has been nothing if not ambitious. Her aim: a survey of all Mozart's major compositions for solo violin. The first two releases, the Violin Concertos and a selection of Piano Trios has both been commercial and critical successes around the world.

The final segment, the Violin Sonatas, is being released as part of Deutsche Grammophon's "Mozart Forever" celebrations. It will also mark an additional milestone: the 30th anniversary of Mutter's concert debut. This live CD recording took place during Mutter's performances in Munich in February 2006, which were also filmed for TV broadcast and DVD release.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing sound quality; frilly performance; GREAT cover!.......2007-07-02

OK, so I bought this set because of the sexy cover photo. So shoot me. Listening to it I was struck by how difficult it seems to get a smooth, life-like recording of the violin on standard "Red Book" CDs.

Her playing is technically perfect, of course, but the styling is sometimes overdone to my taste. since listening to this set, I bought a classic vinyl set by Gruemaix (sp) in mono no less. I much prefer that.

Great cover photo!

Mozart Sonatas for piano and violin.......2007-05-07

As being played through Windows Media there is no visualization of album cover nor its programme on screen. The rest of this Deutshe Grammophon product is first class sound quality.

Mozart Sontas.......2007-03-26

Anne-Sophie Mutter's cd is one of the best I have experenced in a long time. It was well worth the money. I highly reccomend this CD to classical listeners around the world.

Top notch!.......2007-01-28

If you want violin, mozart, top notch world class interpretation, you want this ablum.

That's it.

Great Daily Listening: Much Better than the Concert Performances!.......2007-01-26

When Anne-Sophie Mutter and Lambert Orkis were in Boston last fall, I attended the concert that featured some of Mozart's violin sonatas from these recordings. While I enjoyed the immediacy of the live performance, I felt that Ms. Mutter tended to overwhelm Mr. Orkis both in volume and style. That was a shame because the piano parts in Mozart's violin sonatas are always at least as important as the violin parts. Having been a little disappointed, I was, however, wowed during the encores when suddenly a balance appeared. Ms. Mutter was quieter and more restrained and Mr. Orkis seemed less constrained. It was magical.

Thus encouraged, I bought a copy of this CD set, and both performers graciously autographed it.

On arriving home and turning the music on, I was stunned! This was much better music than I had just heard, even during the encores.

I don't recall ever enjoying a recording more than a live concert of the same music by the same performers, but there's no comparison in this case. Both Ms. Mutter and Mr. Orkis soar enthusiastically . . . while also retreating tactfully and touchingly where that's appropriate. The balance between the two performers is almost perfect.

Some people criticize Ms. Mutter for putting too much passion and personal style into classical works. In this case, there's a bit of restraint in delivering that passion and style that takes Mozart from being a composer from a prior century and transforms his music into a rewarding emotional presence now. The exuberance of his genius seems to flow from both performers as they provide a modern (but not too modern) interpretation of this exceptional music.

I find myself listening with new understanding to these sonatas virtually every day.

For Anne Sophie-Mutter fans, there's no doubt that this is one of her top five recordings. If you don't own it, you've missed a treat.

Average customer rating:

High praise for Perlman and Barinboim
Mozart at its best
Wonderful to re-listen to these works.
Simply Amazing!
Perlman and Barenboim

Mozart: The Violin Sonatas

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Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

Sonata In G Major K. 301
Sonata In E Flat Major K. 302
Sonata In C Major K. 303
Sonata In A Major K. 305
Sonata In C Major K. 296
Sonata In E Minor K. 304
Sonata In D Major K. 306
Sonata In B Flat Major K. 378
Sonata In G Major K.379
Sonata In F Major K. 376
Sonata In E Flat Major K. 380
Sonata In B Flat Major K. 454
Sonata In E Flat Major K. 481
Sonata In A Major K. 526
Sonata In F Major K. 547

Customer Reviews:

High praise for Perlman and Barinboim.......2007-01-12

Best four CD's in my collection. Great material and wonderful performanc.!

Mozart at its best.......2006-08-28

This CD is an excellent introduction to Mozart's violin sonata's. Both artists are superb and play so very well together. I would highly recommend it.

Wonderful to re-listen to these works. .......2006-01-17

Many years ago, I owned, on vinyl, Mozart's Violin Sonatas. I don't remember the artists; however, I DO remember enjoying them immensely. Therefore, when the opportunity came with this recording to restore the complete Violin Sonatas by Mozart to my CD collection, I "jumped" at the chance. After all, this is Mozart's two-hundredth fifieth birthday; plus the recording is at a ridiculously low price, and MOST OF ALL, the recording features the esteemed musical team of Perlman and Barenboim--WHAT could be better than that? Please be advised, that my expectations have been fully realized and in actuality, they have been surpassed-the music is far more beautiful than I remember with Perlman and Barenboim making an exquisite musical team playing Mozart's gorgeous Violin Sonatas beautifully and sensitively!

If you love Mozart and want to hear some beautiful works played by masters of their respective instruments(at an unbelievable price) buy this CD collection. You will love it! The sound is great too belying the age of the recordings. They sound, to me, as if they were recorded very recently. In other words, great transfers to the CD format!

Simply Amazing!.......2005-04-10

This is a simply amazing recording. I was actually first introduced to some of these pieces that had been transcribed into clarinet duets. They are excellent for that medium, but they are absolutely brilliant in their original form as violin sonatas!

Perlman's playing is wonderful. At times it seems (to my untrained ear) that he may use a bit too much vibrato (or perhaps it's just too fast), though I'm not familiar with classical violin playing conventions, so this may be the proper way. Nonetheless, his tone is still rich and full and his technique is flawless. The pianist's playing is clear and accurate, and the two musicians make a perfect team (both technically and stylistically).

I'm not quite sure how these pieces fit into Mozarts body of work (stylistically, chronologically), but to me, they seem to have a youthful energy and vibrance that I've not heard in his later clarinet works. You will really enjoy them!

Perlman and Barenboim.......2005-03-17

...are incredible. I'm sure there is no one that would oppose this statement about Itzhak Perlman, but some say that Barenboim Beethovenizes Mozart. As a pianist myself, I strongly disagree. These recordings are very good. Sound quality is very nice. Highly recommended.

Mozart: Violin Sonatas K. 301, 304, 376 & 526

Average customer rating:

one of a few violin sonatas that i like
Mozart: Violin Sonatas K. 301, 304, 376 & 526
I LOVE this recording.
Excellent skill but need more style (this CD)
Every note counts

Mozart: Violin Sonatas K. 301, 304, 376 & 526
Hilary Hahn , and Zhu
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Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Rondeau. Allegretto Grazioso
I. Allegro Con Spirito
II. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Tempo Di Menuetto
I. Molto Allegro
II. Andante
III. Presto

Amazon.com

Hilary Hahn is a splendid violinist, with an easy, flawless technique and a tone of pristine purity. She has already gained a reputation as a singularly serious performer; even her photographs show her in strikingly thoughtful poses. Indeed, her approach to the four Mozart sonatas on this recording seems to be almost too thoughtful: everything is so carefully planned that there is no room for imagination or spontaneity. Her tone is invariably beautiful but never varies in color or intensity; shifts of mood and character are heralded with tempo changes, ritards, breaks, and long pauses, even when Mozart clearly indicates a connection, as in the Finale of the Sonata K. 526. The ensemble with her long-time friend and partner Natalie Zhu is excellent, but they seem to have agreed to disagree on certain points, such as the execution of trills and ornaments, and the articulation of short notes: Hahn's playing is rounder and more lyrical, Zhu's brisker and more pointed. Both follow the current trend of superimposing dynamics and contrasts on the written score, as if they did not trust the music to speak for itself, but this only results in fussiness and a loss of continuity and simplicity. However, the balance is so good that the interchange between more and less prominent voices comes out perfectly. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

one of a few violin sonatas that i like.......2006-08-20

i am a causal violin sonatas listener as i listen to violin concertos more.

this recording makes me appreciate mozart's work even more, and hilary hahn is just superb as always - and i have no complain on how natalie zhu turned out in this recording.

Mozart: Violin Sonatas K. 301, 304, 376 & 526.......2006-06-28

Mozart: Violin Sonatas K. 301, 304, 376 & 526~ Hilary Hahn is a splendid recoding of some of Mozarts Violin Sonatas. Ms Hahn is a very beautifull and accomplished violinist that certainly plays with such skill and prowess that is worthy of Mozart and his stupendous compositions. Ms Zhu is no second fiddle here and her piano playing skill is amazing in its own right. Anyone whom has read my prior reviews knows that I love Mozart and rank him alongst with Bach, Wagner and Beethoven as the best composers ever. Mozarts music speaks directly to ones soul and ones inner senses that few composers are able to do. The book-let is a great piece of work and the beautifull photos of a serene and pensive looking Ms Hahn are so beautifull and the foreword is very well written indeed. I highly recommend this album to lovers of Mozart and to lovers of great music in general. This astounding album will not disapoint in any way, 5 out of 5 stars.

I LOVE this recording........2006-06-03

Just got it today and have only listened to it twice, but I think this one is going to get listened to a lot.

I was wondering why it seemed so enchanting to me. I have heard each of them 3 or 4 times when they were at Curtis together and once in a mini concert together back then. It finally struck me that in addition to fine musicianship, an interpretation that suits my prejudices and all the other fine things the other reviewers said... they play so wonderfully together. I had never realized how much that could add, but doing the dance of the music together the way they do on this recording adds a magical quality.

I hope Natalie Zhu records some solo things. If she does, I'm a buyer.

Excellent skill but need more style (this CD).......2006-05-24

After reading so many 5 star comments on this CD, I ran to the 'Add to Shopping List" button and checked it out in seconds. Once it arrived, I immediately put on my Grado headphone and started to enjoy. However, as much as I hate to daub black dots on the sheet, I have to say the performance is a bit stiff and lack of self interpretation. It's like listening to my father's students (conservatory level) playing violin in their sessions, good (of course Hillary is better) but need more style. On this CD, Hillary is displayed as a well trained, highly skilled violinist. She plays each piece perfectly, just a bit too perfect for me. I actually think she is a very cute, interesting person with more to offer, and I love reading her web diaries too. Maybe it's the violin she's using that made the sound appear to be too pristine and...stiff (?). Here is an interesting observation, I found the later the tracks on this CD, the better of performance I am use to. And one more "sorry" to the other positive reviewers, Natalie sounded like one of my mom's students (conservatory level), one of the few good ones though:p

Every note counts.......2006-02-28

There are no hiding places in Mozart, every note counts. Hilary Hahn gives every note
a flavor. This cd is a model of what treasures can be heard in Mozart when realized by a superior artist.

Mozart: Piano & Violin Sonatas [Hybrid SACD]

Average customer rating:

Brilliant

Mozart: Piano & Violin Sonatas [Hybrid SACD]

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Release Date: 2005-07-12

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant.......2005-07-20

Mitsuko Uchida has made a name for herself playing all the Mozart sonatas and concerti for piano, as well as Schubert piano works and an underappreciated CD of Schumann's Kreisleriana and Carnaval, among other things. Now she is breaking new ground as an accompanist. After a highly successful recording of Schubert's "Die Schone Mullerin" with Ian Bostridge, Ms. Uchida has essayed a gorgeous set of some of Mozart's more delicious piano and violin sonatas with Mark Steinberg of the Brentano string quartet - an energetic and rising young ensemble. Mr. Steinberg has a number of other recordings to his credit, including Schumann chamber music. He has also prepared the notes for this edition, which are far from the arid, technical remarks one often sees. He may overwrite, but he gives a lot to think about. The recording is lush and sparkling on this Philips hybrid SACD. (You can listen to it on any CD player, however.) There are of course many other competing recordings of Mozart's violin sonatas, but this one is special. The playing is elegant, nuanced and expressive. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Just pick out a sonata and sit back and listen. These are gems of the repertoire and lovingly rendered.

Mozart: The Collector's Edition - (50 CD Set) Including Symphonies (selection), Piano Sonatas, Concerti, Masses, Operas (Nozze di Figaro, Zauberflote, Cosi fan Tutte), etc.

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Mozart: The Collector's Edition - (50 CD Set) Including Symphonies (selection), Piano Sonatas, Concerti, Masses, Operas (Nozze di Figaro, Zauberflote, Cosi fan Tutte), etc.

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I: Molto Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Assai - English Chamber Orchestra
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III: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
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III: Molto Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Maestoso - English Chamber Orchestra
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III: Molto Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Maestoso - English Chamber Orchestra
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III: Menuetto & Trio - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra

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III: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
Appendix: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andantino Grazioso - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Con Brio - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto & Trio - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Molto Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Moderato - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Allegro Con Spirito - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Molto Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andantino Con Moto - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Spiritoso - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto: Allegretto - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro Spiritoso - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro Spiritoso - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Con Spirito - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto & Trio - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Finale: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Adagio - Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto: Allegretto & Trio - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Finale: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro Vivace - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante Di Molto - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Finale: Allegro Vivace - English Chamber Orchestra
Appendix: Menuetto & Trio K409 (383f) - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Assai - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante Moderato - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto & Trio - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Allegro Assai - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Poco Adagio - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto & Trio - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Adagio - Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Molto Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto: Allegretto & Trio - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Allegro Assai - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Vivace - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante Cantabile - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Menuetto: Allegretto & Trio - English Chamber Orchestra
IV: Molto Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro Cadenza - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andantino - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Rondeau: Presto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro Maestoso - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegretto - English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto Rondo For Piano & Orchestra No.1 In D K382 - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Larghetto - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Tempo Di Menuetto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegretto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro - Adagio - Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro Vivace - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andantino - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro Di Molto - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegretto - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Larghetto - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegretto - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro Vivace - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante Un Poco Sostenuto - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro Vivace - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Allegretto - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro Assai - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Romanze - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Rondeau: Allegro Assai - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Larghetto - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegretto Assai - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro Maestoso - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro Vivace Assai - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Larghetto - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Andante - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Rondo: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
I: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
II: Adagio - English Chamber Orchestra
III: Allegro Assai - English Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

I: (Allegro Moderato) - David Oistrakh
II: Adagio - David Oistrakh
III: Presto - David Oistrakh
I: (Allegro Moderato) - David Oistrakh
II: (Andante) - David Oistrakh
III: Rondeau: Allegro - David Oistrakh
I: Allegro - David Oistrakh
II: Adagio - David Oistrakh
III: Rondeau: Allegro - Andante - Allegretto - David Oistrakh
Rondo For Violin And Orchestra In C K373 - David Oistrakh

Tracks:

I: Allegro - David Oistrakh
II: Andante Cantabile - David Oistrakh
III: Rondeau: Andante Grazioso - Allegro Ma Non Troppo - David Oistrakh
I: Allegro Aperto - David Oistrakh
II: Adagio - David Oistrakh
III: Rondeau: Tempo Di Menuetto - Allegro - David Oistrakh

Tracks:

I: Allegro - Jeffrey Tate
II: Rondo: Allegro - Jeffrey Tate
I: Allegro Maestoso - Jeffrey Tate
II: Andante - Jeffrey Tate
III: Rondo: Allegro - Jeffrey Tate
I: Allegro - Jeffrey Tate
II: Romance: Larghetto - Jeffrey Tate
III: Allegro - Jeffrey Tate
I: Allegro Moderato - Jeffrey Tate
II: Romance: Andante Cantabile - Jeffrey Tate
III: Rondo: Allegro Vivace - Jeffrey Tate
Rondo In E Flat K371 - Jeffrey Tate

Tracks:

I: Allegro - Gordon Hunt
II: Adagio - Gordon Hunt
III: Rondeau: Allegro - Gordon Hunt
I: Allegro - Gordon Hunt
II: Larghetto - Gordon Hunt
III: Menuetto - Gordon Hunt
IV: Allegretto Con Variazioni - Gordon Hunt
I: Allegro - Jane Glover
II: Adagio - Jane Glover
III: Rondo: Allegro - Jane Glover

Tracks:

I: Allegro Maestoso - London Philharmonic Orchestra
II: Adagio Non Troppo - London Philharmonic Orchestra
III: Rondo: Tempo Di Menuetto - London Philharmonic Orchestra
I: Allegro Aperto - Andrew Litton
II: Adagio Non Troppo - Andrew Litton
III: Rondo: Allegretto - Andrew Litton
I: Allegro - Andrew Litton
II: Andantino - Andrew Litton
III: Rondeau: Allegro - Andrew Litton

Tracks:

I: Allegro - Jane Glover
II: Romanze: Andante - Jane Glover
III: Menuetto: Allegretto & Trio - Jane Glover
IV: Rondo: Allegro - Jane Glover
I: Allegro - Jane Glover
II: Andante Ma Adagio - Jane Glover
III: Rondo: Tempo Di Menuetto - Jane Glover
I: Allegro - Jane Glover
II: Andante - Jane Glover
III: Presto - Jane Glover
I: Andante - Jane Glover
II: Allegro Di Molto - Jane Glover
III: Allegro Assai - Jane Glover
I: Allegro - Jane Glover
II: Andante - Jane Glover
III: Presto - Jane Glover

Tracks:

I: Allegro Maestoso - Allegro Molto - Yehudi Menuhin
II: Andante - Yehudi Menuhin
III: Menuetto & Trio - Yehudi Menuhin
IV: Rondo: Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin
V: Menuetto Galante & Trio - Yehudi Menuhin
VI: Andante - Yehudi Menuhin
VII: Menuetto & Trios I & II - Yehudi Menuhin
VIII: Adagio - Allegro Assai - Yehudi Menuhin
I: Marcia: Maestoso - Yehudi Menuhin
II: Menuetto & Trio - Yehudi Menuhin
III: Rondeau: Allegretto - Yehudi Menuhin

Tracks:

I: Largo - Allegro Molto - Consortium Classicum
II: Menuetto & Trios I & II - Consortium Classicum
III: Adagio - Consortium Classicum
IV: Menuetto & Trios I & II - Consortium Classicum
V: Romance: Adagio - Allegretto - Consortium Classicum
VI: Thema: Andante With Variations - Consortium Classicum
VII: Rondo: Allegro Molto - Consortium Classicum
I: Allegro - Consortium Classicum
II: Menuetto I - Consortium Classicum
III: Adagio - Consortium Classicum
IV: Menuetto II & Trios I & II - Consortium Classicum
V: Allegro - Consortium Classicum

Tracks:

I: Allegro - Consortium Classicum
II: Andante - Consortium Classicum
III: Menuetto In Canone - Consortium Classicum
IV: Allegro - Consortium Classicum
I: Allegro Spiritoso - Consortium Classicum
II: Andante - Consortium Classicum
III: Menuetto - Consortium Classicum
IV: Contredanse En Rondeau: Molto Allegro - Consortium Classicum
I: Allegro - Consortium Classicum
II: Andante Grazioso - Consortium Classicum
III: Menuetto - Consortium Classicum
IV: Allegro - Consortium Classicum
I: Andante - Consortium Classicum
II: Menuetto - Consortium Classicum
III: Polonaise: Andante - Consortium Classicum
IV: Presto Assai - Consortium Classicum
I: Allegro Molto - Consortium Classicum
II: Andantino - Consortium Classicum
III: Menuetto: Moderato - Consortium Classicum
IV: Presto - Consortium Classicum

Tracks:

I: Allegro Moderato - Heutling Quartet
II: Andante - Heutling Quartet
III: Menuetto: Allegretto - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegretto Ma Non Troppo - Heutling Quartet
I: Allegro Non Troppo - Heutling Quartet
II: Andante Con Moto - Heutling Quartet
III: Menuetto: Allegretto - Allegro - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro Vivace - Heutling Quartet
I: Allegro Vivace Assai - Heutling Quartet
II: Menuetto Moderato - Heutling Quartet
III: Adagio - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro Assai - Heutling Quartet

Tracks:

I: Allegro - Heutling Quartet
II: Menuetto - Heutling Quartet
III: Andante - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro Non Troppo - Heutling Quartet
I: Adagio - Allegro - Heutling Quartet
II: Andante Cantabile - Heutling Quartet
III: Menuetto: Allegro - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro Molto - Heutling Quartet
I: Allegro - Heutling Quartet
II: Larghetto - Heutling Quartet
III: Menuetto: Moderato - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro Assai - Heutling Quartet

Tracks:

I: Allegro - Heutling Quartet
II: Andante - Heutling Quartet
III: Menuetto: Allegretto - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro - Heutling Quartet
I: Allegro - Heutling Quartet
II: Menuetto: Allegretto - Heutling Quartet
III: Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Heutling Quartet
IV: Adagio - Allegro - Heutling Quartet

Tracks:

I: Allegro Moderato - Heutling Quartet
II: Adagio - Heutling Quartet
III: Menuetto Ma Allegretto - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro - Heutling Quartet
I: Larghetto - Allegro - Heutling Quartet
II: Adagio - Heutling Quartet
III: Menuetto Ma Allegretto - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro - Heutling Quartet
I: Allegro Di Molto - Heutling Quartet
II: Andante - Heutling Quartet
III: Menuetto: Allegretto - Heutling Quartet
IV: Allegro - Heutling Quartet

Tracks:

Allegro Con Spirito - Sviatoslav Richter
II: Andantino Catabile - Sviatoslav Richter
III: Allegretto - Sviatoslav Richter
I: Allegro Moderato - Sviatoslav Richter
II: Andantino Sostenuto E Cantabile - Sviatoslav Richter
III: Rondo: Allegro - Sviatoslav Richter
I: Andante - Sviatoslav Richter
II: Allegro - Sviatoslav Richter
I: Allegro - Sviatoslav Richter

Tracks:

I: Allegro Con Spirito - Daniel Barenboim
II: Andantino Con Espressione - Daniel Barenboim
III: Rondeau: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
I: Allegro Moderato - Daniel Barenboim
II: Andante Cantabile - Daniel Barenboim
III: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
I: Tema (Andante Grazioso) Con Variazioni (I-VI) - Daniel Barenboim
II: Menuetto - Trio - Daniel Barenboim
III: Alla Turca: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
I: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
II: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
III: Allegro Assai - Daniel Barenboim

Tracks:

I: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
II: Andante Cantabile - Daniel Barenboim
III: Allegretto Grazioso - Daniel Barenboim
Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Piu Allegro - Tempo I - Daniel Barenboim
I: Molto Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
II: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
III: Allegro Assai - Daniel Barenboim

Tracks:

I: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
II: Andante Cantabile - Daniel Barenboim
III: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
I: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
II: Andante - Daniel Barenboim
III: Rondo - Daniel Barenboim
I: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
II: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
III: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
I: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
II: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
III: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim

Tracks:

Tema ('Laat Ons Juichen') (Allegretto) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 (Tempo I) - Daniel Barenboim
Tema (Air): Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 (Tempo I) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Tema (Menuetto): Andante - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
Tema (Menuet) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 10 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 11: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 12: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
Tema (Air): Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 (Tempo Di Menuetto) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 10: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 11 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 12 (Molto Adagio -) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 12 (Allegretto) - Daniel Barenboim

Tracks:

Tema - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 10 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 11: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 12: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
Tema - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 10 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 11: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 12: Presto - Daniel Barenboim
Tema: Andante - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 (Allegro -) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 (Tempo Di Tema) - Daniel Barenboim
Tema - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8: Allegro - Daniel Barenboim
Tema - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim

Tracks:

Tema: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 10 (Allegro -) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 10 (Tempo I) - Daniel Barenboim
Tema: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 10 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 11: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 12 (Allegro -) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 12 (Tempo I) - Daniel Barenboim
Tema: Allegretto - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Tema - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 (Allegro -) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 9 (Tempo I) - Daniel Barenboim
Tema - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 1 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 2 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 3 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 4 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 5 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 6 - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 7: Adagio - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 (Allegro -) - Daniel Barenboim
Variation 8 (Tempo I) - Daniel Barenboim

Tracks:

Lieder: Sehnsucht Nach Dem Fruhlinge K596 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: An Die Hoffnung K390 (340c) - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Der Zauberer K472 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Die Kleine Spinnerin K531 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Die Verschweigung K518 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Das Lied Der Trennung K519 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Die Zufriedenheit K473 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Als Luise Die Briefe K520 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: An Die Einsamkeit K391 (340b) - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Das Veilchen K476 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Abendempfindung K523 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: An Chloe K524 - Barbara Hendricks
Cantata: Die Ihr Des Unermesslichen Weltalls K619 - Barbara Hendricks
Canzonetta: Ridente La Calma K152 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Dans Un Bois Solitaire K308 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Oiseaux, Si Tous Les Ans K307 (284d) - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Un Moto Di Gioia K579 - Barbara Hendricks
Lieder: Komm, Liebe Zither K351 (367b) - Barbara Hendricks

Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin, Vol. 4 [Hybrid SACD]

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Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin, Vol. 4 [Hybrid SACD]

Manufacturer: Channel Classics Nl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard & Violin, Vol. 3 [Hybrid SACD]
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Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard & Violin, Vol. 1 [Hybrid SACD]

ASIN: B000OLG5GS
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

Allegro (Sonata in E flat, K. 302 (293B)
Rondeau: Andante grazioso
Allegro spiritoso (Sonata in G, K. 9)
Andante
Menuet I & II
Allegro (Sonata in E minor, K. 304 (300c)
Tempo di Menuetto
Allegro molto (Sonata in D, K. 29)
Menuetto & Trio
Molto Allegro (Sonata in A, K. 526)
Andante
Presto

Mozart: The Great Violin Sonatas, Vol. 2

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Fascinating Mozart
The Mature Violin Sonatas
the Musical Version of 1001 Nights

Mozart: The Great Violin Sonatas, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Mozart: Great Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1
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ASIN: B00000I94G
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

Sonata In B Flat, KV 378: 1. Allegro moderato
Sonata In B Flat, KV 378: 2. Andantino sostenuto e cantabile
Sonata In B Flat, KV 378: 3. Rondeau. Allegro
Sonato In G, KV 379: 1. Adagio - Allegro
Sonato In G, KV 379: 2. Tema (con variazioni) Tema - Variazioni I-V - Tema
Sonata In E Flat, KV 380: 1. Allegro
Sonata In E Flat, KV 380: 2. Andante con moto
Sonata In E Flat, KV 380: 3. Rondeau. Allegro
Sonata In B Flat, KV 454: 1. Largo - Allegro
Sonata In B Flat, KV 454: 2. Andante
Sonata In B Flat, KV 454: 3. Allegretto

Tracks:

Sonata In E Flat, KV 481: 1. Molto allegro
Sonata In E Flat, KV 481: 2. Adagio
Sonata In E Flat, KV 481: 3. Allegretto (con variazioni)
Sonata In A, KV 526: 1. Allegro molto
Sonata In A, KV 526: 2. Andante
Sonata In A, KV 526: 3. Presto
Sonata In F, KV 547 'For Beginners': 1. Andante cantabile
Sonata In F, KV 547 'For Beginners': 2. Allegro
Sonata In F, KV 547 'For Beginners': 3. Andante con variazioni
Six Variations In G Minor, KV 360 On 'Helas, j'ai perdu mon amant': Tema - Variazioni I-VI

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Fascinating Mozart.......2007-01-04

This is one of several collections with two famous performers.
They blend very well together. Haebler seems to be the leader of the two.
Her performance is well articulated and convincing.
It is interesting to listen to this interpretation, especially after
the last Mozart jubilee. Everybody has been doing his music and there has been a search for the "real Mozart".
He has once again escaped everybody. But in this now "historic" performance with Haebler and Szeryng he seems to be quite close.
The musicality is on a very high level and their approach is very
earnest.
Although I prefer Lili Kraus and Szymon Goldberg in these works,
the sound here is much better and Haebler has just as much personality
in her interpretation as Kraus on hers. And they are quite different
from each other.
Summing up, I recommend the recording for everybody who has interest
in these sonatas.

The Mature Violin Sonatas.......2005-06-01

Philips has selected the best 16 of Mozart's 35 sonatas for piano and violin on four CD's (Vol. 1, 2). So, does one need to hear all 35 sonatas? Probably not as the early ones (1-16) were written by a "tween" Mozart for their early prodigy tours and are not near the stature of those written 10 years later and beyond. The ealier mature works on "Violin Sonatas I" tend to possess that Mozart innocence and lyricism so fitting for the parlor. The later works here on Violin Sonatas Vol. 2 - like most of any composer's later works - tend to be the most mature, the most perfect of form, the richest and most imaginative. A quote from 'The Compleat Mozart' gives a useful historical perspective on these later violin sonatas:

"K.379, 376, 377 and 380 are works of great historic significance: they are the first important chamber works Mozart wrote after his decision to stay in Vienna as a free artist and constitute his visiting card as a composer. The grand style of 'Idomeneo' is still ringing in them and other moments foreshadow `The Abduction from the Seraglio ... They are rich in new ideas, showing traces of musical genius ... very brilliant, and well suited to the instrument. Moreover, the violin accompaniment is so ingeniously combined with the piano ... and thus these sonatas demand a violinist an accomplished as the pianist."

These sonatas are magnificantly played by Szeryng and Haebler - a partnership that was renowned for its seamless musicianship. Music author David Dubal says of the Austrian pianist Ingrid Haebler: "An artist who plays with polish and taste. Her Mozart is especially admired for these qualities. Her playing has refinement and geniality, as well as a very special tone quality." Agreed. Equally, the emaculate playing of Polish violinist, Henrynk Szeryng, finds just the right shape, line and nuance for this music to elicit that 18th-century parlor charm.

I heard an interesting story about Szeryng's choice of instruments that some might find interesting: "Many famous virtuoso violinists have chosen to play Guarnerius rather than Stradivarius violins, a fact not generally known to the public. At one time Polish virtuoso Henryk Szeryng owned two Stradivarius violins and one Guarnerius. Eventually, he donated the two Strads to worthy musical institutions and kept only the Guarnerius. Szeryng treasured his Guarnerius so much that, when he travelled, he bought two seats -- one for himself and one for his Guarnerius."

It is hard to fault much in the wonderful Philips DUO set when the music is so well performed and so typically pleasant and galante Mozart. ABout the only negative thing might be the sound quality - which is clean but lacks a truly satisfying fullness and richness of tone that are found in newer recordings (like Hahn, Steinberg)... but nothing to discourage enjoyment. Penguin Guide gave this set a top 3-star rating as well as listing it as one of their "Recommended Recordings" (for building a collection). Hard to say which to get first - Vol. 1 or 2 - both are recommended and both contain important works. Also, consider the legendary recordings by Arthur Grumiaux or the newer ones Hilary Hahn/Natalie Zhu for this genre if you are comparing choices.

the Musical Version of 1001 Nights.......2003-02-26

The best Mozart Sonatas so far.

This is a musical version of 1001 Nights of the most civilised kind: no one could possibly grow tired of them.

Perlman once said he had problem of finding whom the violinist is though he is good. Quite right, it's because when Szeryng played Mozart, he completely captured the essense of Mozart as demonstrated here, and when he played Bach, even Hilary Hahn said he had got everything she is aiming at.

It's nothing like the later players, always exhibiting themselves, their sentimentality or else "technique" ( in the narrow sense) rather than serving the composer or the violin. Szeryng spoke more languages than Arthur Rubinstein, 7 altogether. Such is his supreme power of self-abnegation, linguistically and musically alike. As such it's quite beyond those egoists who could only speak one language and would complain that the rest of the world don't do the same.

These CDs triggered me to buy Szeryng/Haebler's Beethoven Sonatas. Not quite as good. My preliminary impression : Haebler's Beethoven isn't quite as good. I also tried Szeryng/Rubinstein, but I have problems at times, not always, in taking relish on Rubinstein. Rubinstein did grow with age, but the marks of self-inflicted wastage were always there. Who knows when he is on and when he is not. More often than not, what we we get is a mixed bag.

Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Tema (Andante) Con Variazioni
III. Tempo Di Menuetto
I. Adagio-Molto Allegro
II. Tempo Di Menuetto
I. Allegro
II. Tempo Di Menuetto
I. Molto Allegro
II. Andante
III. Presto

Customer Reviews:

* * * 1/2, One half of a great duo is missing.......2007-03-30

Truth in advertising: the cover photo says it all--Uchida is in the foreground, and she dominates. Her partner, Mark Steinberg, is far in the distance, and appears to be waiting on her. She definately wears the pants in this production, and they're black leather. That could in itself be quite pleasant actually, but if it's domination I want I'll go to Mistress Helga. (Oops, I can't. I see she's booked through the month...)

I think it's just ego. But so often when a "name" performer plays chamber music, especially in a duo setting, the partner is weaker and in the background, allowing the star performer to soak up most of the light. The domineering Anne Sophie Mutter saddles up with the bland Lambert Orkis. Heifetz chose Emanuel Bay as his sparring partner in his later years. Itzakh Perlman sawed away while Samuel Saunders quietly filled in the background. Yo-Yo Ma likes to team with Emmanuel Ax. Occasionally we get an electrifying Argerich/Kremer combo, but it seems like the Richters/Oistraks and Rubinstein/Szeryng/Fourniers are a rare thing. --Or, heavens, Bartok/Szigeti!!

And that brings us to Uchida/Steinberg. Uchida does a lovely job with these works. Steinberg is forgettable. He's competent, plays well, isn't *bad* by any means, but he's bland and anonymous, his own mother wouldn't know him in a blindfold test, and I can't help but feel he had zero input into the performances. On the cover as in the music, he's in the background. And that's a pity, because with a more challenging partner, Uchida might have been pushed more, and these could have been fascinating performances instead of just good performances. As it is, they are pleasing, but while every hair is in place, they leave you with no impression when they're over. --At least, the violin part doesn't.

The sound is quite good, although it slightly favors (surprise!) the piano. I'd like to hear a recording from two soloists with a little more collaborative spirit, however. This is *chamber* music. That's what's missing here, that intimate give-and-take.

very beautifull.......2006-04-08

I can not get over how wanderfull this recording is.It is as it was not "clasical" music which is recorded here.It is a musical
experiance.Experiance in sound.Sound is shaped beyond anything I've ever heard.This music has a touch of Indian citar
sound but it is definitely Mozart!

Brilliant.......2005-07-20

I have also reviewed this exceptional recording as a hybrid CD. As might be expected, the sound is amazing. Next to this, listening to even the fine Perlman set on DGG is like watching an old black and white movie from the 1940's next to a modern, color film. The differences don't stop with sound quality, however. Mozart is rendered with passion, nuance and finesse in these delicious performances. Steinberg has also played with the Brentano string quartet, an energetic and rising ensemble. He throws himself into these sonatas with energy and imagination. He also prepared the notes, which, while a tad over-written, are far from the arid stuff one too often encounters. They also are imaginative and reward the time spent contemplating his ideas. There is plenty of food for thought here. Mitsuko Uchida, who has made a reputation with recordings of Debussy and Schubert piano music, not to mention the complete Mozart piano concerti and sonatas, is breaking new ground as an accompanist. She recently enjoyed tremendous success in a recording with Ian Bostridge of Schubert's "Die Schone Mullerin." Here, her talent brings tremendous luster to the playing. I think she has improved noticeably since she made the earlier Mozart recordings. Plainly, she is one of the finest pianists alive. There are of course many fine performances of the Mozart piano and violin sonatas, but this one is special. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Average customer rating:

Great music experience
excellent violin sonatas No. 17-25
The Mozart Sonatas for Piano and Violin
Gems hidden in the shadows of Mozart's larger works
Delightful! A must-have for any Mozart collection.

Mozart: Great Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007OTK
Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

Sonata For Piano And Violin In C, KV 296: Allegro Vivace
Sonata For Piano And Violin In C, KV 296: Andante Sostenuto
Sonata For Piano And Violin In C, KV 296: Rondo. Andante Grazioso
Sonata For Piano And Violin In G, KV 301: Allegro Con Spirito
Sonata For Piano And Violin In G, KV 301: Allegro
Sonata For Piano And Violin In E Flat, KV 302: Allegro
Sonata For Piano And Violin In E Flat, KV 302: Rondo. Andante Grazioso
Sonata For Piano And Violin In E Minor, KV 304: Adagio - Molto Allegro
Sonata For Piano And Violin In C, KV 303: Tempo Di Minuetto
Sonata For Piano And Violin In E Minor, K V 304: Allegro
Sonata For Piano And Violin In E Minor, K V 304: Tempo Di Minuetto
Variations For Piano And Violin In G, KV 359 On -La Bergere Celimene: 12 VaThema. Allegretto - Variations I-XII

Tracks:

Sonata For Piano And Violin In A, KV 305: Allegro Di Molto
Sonata For Piano And Violin In A, KV 305: Tema: Tema - Variazioni I - VI
Sonata For Piano And Violin In D, KV 306: Allegro Con Spirito
Sonata For Piano And Violin In D, KV 306: Andantino Cantabile
Sonata For Piano And Violin In D, KV 306: Allegretto
Sonata For Piano And Violin In F, KV 376: Allegro
Sonata For Piano And Violin In F, KV 376: Andante
Sonata For Piano And Violin In F, KV 376: Rondo. Allegretto Grazioso
Sonata For Piano And Violin In F, KV 377: Allegro
Sonata For Piano And Violin In F, KV 377: Tema. Andante: TEma - Variazioni I - VI
Sonata For Piano And Violin In F, KV 377: Tempo Di Minuetto

Customer Reviews:

Great music experience.......2006-03-22

It is a great pleasure to listen to this Great music in such
a great performance.

excellent violin sonatas No. 17-25.......2006-03-02

These interpretation by Szerying/Haebler are a pleasure to listen to and the understanding between both artists is superb as they equaly share the stage. For an equally satisfying and more complete collection check out perlman/barenboim on DG (4 cds as part of DG collectors series) or for a budget option listen to Oistrakh/Zertsalova (whose partnership has been given 3 stars in the penguin guide) on the Vox label.

The Mozart Sonatas for Piano and Violin.......2006-01-20

I recently spent a memorable evening at a German-Vienesse Restaurant in Washington D.C. which is celebrating Mozart's 250th anniversary. It was in effect a classical music nightclub. Following a German dinner, two excellent local musicians, a pianist and a violinist, delighted the audience with a two-hour performance of Mozart's piano and violin sonatas. With the good dinner, lovely company, and relaxed atmosphere, it was a appropriate and outstanding way to hear these delightful pieces.

The evening inspired me to rehear violinist Henryk Szerying and pianist Ingrid Haebler playing the earlier of Mozart's mature violin sonatas on a two CD Phillips set. The music I heard on the town was drawn from the works on this CD, which is justly renowned. Haebler in particular is an unparalleled interpreter of Mozart. The duo's equally famous recording of the Beethoven violin sonatas is also available on Phillips.

The sonatas on this compilation fall into two groups. First, there is the series of seven sonatas Mozart composed at the age of about 22 while living in Mannheim. These are sometimes called the "Palatinate" sonatas. The sonatas are written in an early classical style and show the great influence of J.C. Bach. In fact, the lovely slow movement of the first of these sonatas, K 296, uses a theme that Mozart probably borrowed from him. There is a tendency to exaggerate the degree to which the piano is the dominant partner in these sonatas. Mozart frequently passes his themes back and forth between the two instruments, and the violin sings eloquently with plenty to do.

Only two of these sonatas, in C major K.296, and D major, K. 306, have three movements. The remaining five works are in two movements. The works typically feature lively first movements with a minuet or variation movement to conclude. They provide a great deal of variety. Only one work, in C major, K 303, opens with a slow introduction to a fast opening movement. The finest of these early works is the two-movement sonata in E minor, K.304. The first movement is a work of true fire, and the trio of the second movement is one of the great, hidden moments in all Mozart. Alfred Einstein describes it as "a brief glimpse of bliss."

The second group of sonatas, both in F major and consisting of three movements, K. 376 and K.377, were composed about three years after the first group and are part of a larger set of six. (The remaining four works are on the second volume of Szerying/Haebler.) These works are more ambitious in scope than the earlier set and show a closer collaboration between the two instruments. Although the works are in the same key, they are markedly different in character. K. 376 is a joyful, extroverted piece with a jubilant first movement, a quiet, singing slow movement, and a whimsical rondo. Its companion, K. 377, is one of Mozart's masterpieces. The opening movement, in a major key, is passionate and disquieting. The second movement is a slow theme and variations in the key of D minor. It is in a mood of deep sadness which only intensifies as the variations progress. The finale, is a rare and bittersweet moment of peace. This work together with the E minor sonata discussed above are two buried masterpieces in Mozart's output. Einstein says of the finale to K. 377 that it is the "only one of this kind not alone in Mozart's time, but among all the music that has come after him as well." In addition to the sonatas, this CD includes a set of galant and spirited variations on a French song, K. 359.

I enjoyed the spontaniety and ease of hearing these works performed informally, delightfully, and atmospherically over dinner. But I enjoyed as well the opportunity to hear this music repeatedly at leisure and in private in order to explore its beauties in detail. This is a first-rate CD for those who love Mozart or chamber music.

The quotations above are drawn from Alfred Einstein's famous study "Mozart, His Character,His Work," pp.255, 257.

Robin Friedman

Gems hidden in the shadows of Mozart's larger works.......2005-03-19

With Mozart's middle and late sonatas for violin and pianoforte, he (along with Haydn) changed the interaction of instruments and made it more of an equal partnership and dialog - freeing the violin from the role of mere accompaniment. In nearly all of Mozart's "great" violin sonatas (K296 and up), there indeed is a wonderful dialog between the two instruments in a way that only Mozart can bring forth in all its lightness and charm. This genre of Mozart does seem to be underrated - most likely due to the sheer volume of Mozart's monumental works. Yet, these works are highly enjoyable, musically intelligent and particularly easy to listen to with their timeless, graceful melodies.

The partnership of Szeryng and Haebler was renowned during their time and this marvelous collection is evidence of that. Music author David Dubal says of the Austrian pianist Ingrid Haebler: "An artist who plays with polish and taste. Her Mozart is especially admired for these qualities. Her playing has refinement and geniality, as well as a special tone quality." Agreed. It is hard to fault much when the music is so well performed and so typically pleasant Mozart - with that galante, gentile, youthful bounciness. Along with legendary Mozartian Grumiaux, violinist Heinrich Szeryng plays these sonatas with the optimal galante spirit of Mozart's era without superimposing any personal stylistic or "Romantic" mannerisms. Rightly, Penguin Guide honored this historic effort by giving it a top 3-star rating as well as listing it as one of their "Recommended Recordings" (for building a collection). The only negative I found is the "weak-bodied" sound quality of the 1970's analog transfers as compared to better modern recordings. But, not a "show-stopper" like some historic recordings can be.

Philips has distilled the best of Mozart's 35 sonatas for piano and violin into the most mature 16 on two DUO sets of two CD's each. So, does one need to hear all 35 sonatas? Probably not as the early ones (1-16) were written by a "tween" Mozart for their early prodigy tours and are not near the stature of those written 10 years later and beyond. The sontatas here in Vol.1 tend to have that carefree, innocent, bouncy Mozart style where the late works on Vol. 2 are more mature in form, style, complexity and virtuosity.

Also, with the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth in 2006, look for a slew of new Mozart recordings of the violin sonatas from the likes of Anne-Sofie Mutter, Hilary Hahn along with period-violinists Rachel Podger and Andrew Manze (but there were quite mixed reviews of all these newer recordings). Each of these newer virtuosos brings a different "flavor" to these classics that some will admire more or less. But the older generation of legends like Arthur Grumiaux and Hienrich Szeryng have set a very high standard with their impeccable galantry, eloquence and definitive, graceful Mozartian spirit. A classic recording like this one by Szeryng and Haebler is timeless in its musianship and appeal, but it is rewarding as well to hear the newer talents. Out of these, my pick would be the pristine-toned Hilary Hahn with Natalie Zhu.

Delightful! A must-have for any Mozart collection........2004-09-20

The Violin Sonatas should more accurately be called Sonatas for Violin and Pianoforte. They are some of Mozart's most vibrant and inventive works, and I've never been able to comprehend why they aren't better known. Just listen to the sound samples - you'll be hooked right away.

This is the best recording you are going to find of these works. Ingrid Haebler plays with the light-hearted, Germanic spirit that is so essential in these pieces, and the legendary Szeryng is in top form. There is so much humor and personality from both performers, and every hearing of these pieces will bring new insight. This CD should be at the very top of every "Essential Mozart Recordings" list out there.

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