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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart: Favourite Works For Piano
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Sonata In A Minor, KV 310: 1. Allegro maestoso - Alfred Brendel
2. Sonata In A Minor, KV 310: 2. Andante cantabile con espressione - Alfred Brendel
3. Sonata In A Minor, KV 310: 3. Presto - Alfred Brendel
4. Fantasia In C Minor, KV 475: Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Piu allegro - Tempo 1 - Alfred Brendel
5. Sonata In C Minor, KV 457: 1. Molto allegro - Alfred Brendel
6. Sonata In C Minor, KV 457: 2. Adagio - Alfred Brendel
7. Sonata In C Minor, KV 457: 3. Allegro assai - Alfred Brendel
8. Sonata In B Flat, KV 333: 1. Allegro - Alfred Brendel
9. Sonata In B Flat, KV 333: 2. Andante cantabile - Alfred Brendel
10. Sonata In B Flat, KV 333: 3. Allegretto grazioso - Alfred Brendel
Track Listings (6) - Disc #2
1. Sonata In A KV 331: 1. Tema con variazioni - W.A. Mozart
2. Sonata In A KV 331: 2. Menuetto - W.A. Mozart
3. Sonata In A KV 331: 3. Alle turca: Allegretto - W.A. Mozart
4. Adagio in B-minor, KV 540 - W.A. Mozart
5. Nine Variations In D On A Minuet By Jean-Pierre Duport, KV 573 - W.A. Mozart
6. Rondo In A Minor, KV 511: Andante - W.A. Mozart

CD Details

All Artists: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Title: Mozart: Favourite Works For Piano
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Philips
Release Date: 11/19/1996
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Fantasies, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028945424422

Synopsis

Amazon.com essential recording

These are admirable accounts of Mozart's sonatas, shapely and cogently argued if a bit straight-laced. While the element of fantasy occasionally takes a back seat to formality in Brendel's approach, there is no lack of animation or affection in his playing, nor any attempt to overstate the emotions of the music. The readings are nicely recorded, with plenty of presence. Brendel's tone never has been much to write home about, but his usual pianistic craftsmanship is much in evidence. --Ted Libbey

CD Reviews

Charming, Exhilarating, and yet relaxing...

wam21 | The U.S of A . | 06/21/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"are only a few descriptions for this beautiful collection of, what probably is, some of the best Mozart piano pieces. The first six pieces(including Sonata in A minor, Fantasia in C minor, and Sonata in C minor)were composed by Mozart in Munich early in 1775. However, he only publicized some of the songs. Some of my favorites include Sonata in A minor which opens out with a bursting melody--Allero maetoso. The central part, Andante cantabile acts as a quite, emotional solace and then although, the last Presto is a gloomy standpoint in the music, it is nonetheless charming. Track number eight which is the 'Sonata in B flat, KV 333, is another all-time favorite of mine. The music paints a vivid picture of a most beautiful paradise. Track number four, which is the Fantasia in C minor,KV 475, is another one of my favorites. It starts off loudly, but then a softness takes over for a while. The piece continues like this for a while with some variations and in doing so gives the impression of a ballroom filled with gentlemen and ladies dancing and laughing and twirling...However, the best of the lot, is in the second CD titled, Adagio in B minor. You'll have to listen to this charming piece for yourself since words cannot suffice to describe it. This music is most definately worth the buy. Perfect for cocktail parties, your own personal downtime, whatever. It is one of my favorite CDs. But don't take my word for it, buy for yourself!"