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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff
Mozart: The Piano Sonatas [Box Set]
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Sonata In B Flat Major, K 333, 315c: I. Allegro
2. Sonata In B Flat Major, K 333: 315c: II. Andante cantabile
3. Sonata In B Flat Major, K333: 315c: III. Allegretto grazioso
4. Sonata In C Major, K 545: I. Allegro
5. Sonata In C Major, K 545: II. Andante
6. Sonata In C Major, K 545: III. Rondo
7. Fantasia In C Minor, K 475: Adagio
8. Fantasia In C Minor, K 475: Allegro
9. Fantasia In C Minor, K 475: Andantino
10. Sonata In C Minor, K 457: I. Molto allegro
11. Sonata In C Minor, K 457: II. Adagio
12. Sonata In C Minor, K 457: III. Allegro assai
Track Listings (9) - Disc #2
1. Sonata In A Major, K 331: 300i: I. Andante grazioso
2. Sonata In A Major, K 331: 300i: II. Menuetto
3. Sonata In A Major, K 331: 300i: III. Alla turca: Allegretto
4. Sonata In A Minor, K 310: 300d: I. Allegro maestosos
5. Sonata In A Minor, K 310: 300d: II. Andante cantable con espressione
6. Sonata In A Minor, K 310: 300d: III. Presto
7. Sonata In D Major, K 576: I. Allegro
8. Sonata In D Major, K 576: II. Adagio
9. Sonata In D Major, K 576: III. Allegretto
Track Listings (12) - Disc #3
1. Sonata In F Major, K 533: I. Allegro
2. Sonata In F Major, K 533: II. Andante
3. Sonata In F Major, K 533: III. Rondo: Allegretto
4. Sonata In B Flat Major, K 281: 189f: I. Allegro
5. Sonata In B Flat Major, K 281: 189f: II. Andante amoroso
6. Sonata In B Flat Major, K 281: 189f: III. Rondeau: Allegro
7. Sonata In D Major, K 311: 284c: I. Allegro con spirito
8. Sonata In D Major, K 311: 284c: II. Andante con espressione
9. Sonata In D Major, K 311: 284c: III. Rondeau: Allegro
10. Sonata In C Major, K 309: 284b: I. Allegro con spirito
11. Sonata In C Major, K 309: 284b: II. Andante un poco adagio
12. Sonata In C Major, K 309: 284b: III. Rondeau: Allegretto grazioso
Track Listings (12) - Disc #4
1. Sonata In D Major, K 284, 205b: I. Allegro
2. Sonata In D Major, K 284, 205b: II. Rondo en polonaise: Andante
3. Sonata In D Major, K 284, 205b: III. Theme And Variations
4. Sonata In G Major, K 283, 189h: I. Allegro
5. Sonata In G Major, K 283, 189h: II. Andante
6. Sonata In G Major, K 283, 189h: III. Presto
7. Sonata In C Major, K 330, 300h: I. Allegro moderato
8. Sonata In C Major, K 330, 300h: II. Andante cantabile
9. Sonata In C Major, K330, 300h: III. Allegretto
10. Sonata In F Major, K 280, 189e: I. Allegro assai
11. Sonata In F Major, K 280, 189e: II. Adagio
12. Sonata In F Major, K 280, 189e: III. Presto
Track Listings (12) - Disc #5
1. Sonata In C Major, K 279, 189d: I. Allegro
2. Sonata In C Major, K279, 189d: II. Andante
3. Sonata In C Major, K 279, 189d: III. Allegro
4. Sonata In E Flat Major, K 282, 189g: I. Adagio
5. Sonata In E Flat Major, K 282, 189g: II. Menuetto I - Menuetto II - Menuetto I
6. Sonata In E Flat Major, K 282, 189g: III. Allegro
7. Sonata In F Major, K 332, 300k: I. Allegro
8. Sonata In F Major, K 332, 300k: II. Adagio
9. Sonata In F Major, K332, 300k: III. Allegro assai
10. Sonata In B Flat Major, K 570: I. Allegro
11. Sonata In B Flat Major, K 570: II. Adagio
12. Sonata In B Flat Major, K 570: III. Allegretto

CD Details

All Artists: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff
Title: Mozart: The Piano Sonatas [Box Set]
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Decca
Release Date: 6/24/1997
Album Type: Box set
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Fantasies, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 5
SwapaCD Credits: 5
UPC: 028944371727

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CD Reviews

Wonderful Sound, Great Playing

07/08/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Besides the famous sonata facile in C major, none of Mozart's sonatas have recived the popularity of Beethoven's or Haydn's. Unlike the latter two who wrote their sonata for advanced musicans, Mozart's sonatas were intended for ametures and students. Thus, they have been dismissed and put aside to make room for the 27 grand concertos, where Mozart's real brilliance is shown. However, the sonata's are not to be dismissed. Though they lack much complexity, their beauty and typical Mozartian grace radiate.Here, Andras Schiff plays the sonata's perfectly. The first time I heard them, I was disappointed because I felt there was not enough grandeur and emotion. However, these are not the emotional sonata's of Beethoven. These are works deeply rooted in the classical style. It would be musically incorrect to play these sonatas with sweeping dynamics and huge cords. Schiff plays all the sonatas with this beautiful quietness that lets the grace of each sonata come through. His masterful hands play each peice with delicate beauty. The B-flat sonata and the famous C-minor sonata and Fantasia are the best in the set. They are played wonderfully. Also, the Turkish March is great fun and quite beautiful. All in all, this is a great set at a great price with a great sound."

Elegant Performances of Mozart's Piano Sonatas

John Kwok | New York, NY USA | 08/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Andras Schiff plays these Mozart piano sonatas with much elegance and grace. Unlike Christoph Eschenbach's Romantic view of these scores, Schiff emphasizes style and technique over emotion. His tempi sound just right. Decca's sound recording is absolutely first rate for an early digital recording. Both Grammophone and Penguin CD guides regard Schiff's performances as definitive. Without question, this is a fine set of Mozart's piano music worth owning."

Very good, but

Canzone | California | 11/15/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I think Schiff plays these sonatas very well, though personally I find them a bit on the dry side. My choice for this music is Eschenbach, but that is an admittedly biased position, and anywone interested in this area of Mozart's work should listen to all recordings if possible. However, please beware of ANY reviewer or publication that claims that a particular performance is "perfect" or "definitive." That's just nonsense - there is no such thing as a perfect or definitive recording; some of course are better than others, but there's always a chance that an even better performance is waiting in the wings. Listen and decide for yourself."