Mozart: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 6

On this CD:

1. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B flat major, K. 281 (K.189f)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Ingrid Haebler
Conducted by Takashi Baba

2. Piano Sonata No. 5 in G major, K. 283 (K. 189h)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Ingrid Haebler
Conducted by Takashi Baba

3. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, K. 279 (K. 189d)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Ingrid Haebler
Conducted by Takashi Baba

Tracks:

Sonata In G Major, K. 283: I. Allegro
Sonata In G Major, K. 283: II. Andante
Sonata In G Major, K. 283: III. Presto
Sonata In C Major, K. 309: I. Allegro con spirito
Sonata In C Major, K. 309: II. Andante un poco adagio
Sonata In C Major, K. 309: III. Rondo: Allegretto grazioso
Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 281: I. Allegro
Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 281: II. Andante amoroso
Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 281: III. Rondo: Allegro
Sonata In E-Flat Major, K. 282: I. Adagio
Sonata In E-Flat Major, K. 282: II. Menuetto I; Menuetto II
Sonata In E-Flat Major, K. 282: III. Allegro
Sonata In C major, K. 279: I. Allegro
Sonata In C major, K. 279: II. Adagio
Sonata In C major, K. 279: III. Presto
Sonata In F Major, K. 280: I. Allegro assai
Sonata In F Major, K. 280: II. Adagio
Sonata In F Major, K. 280: III. Presto

Tracks:

Sonata In D Major, K. 284: I. Allegro
Sonata In D Major, K. 284: II. Rondeau in Polonaise: Andante
Sonata In D Major, K. 284: III. Theme With 12 Variations
Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: I. Allegro maestoso
Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: II. Andante cantabile con espressione
Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: III. Presto
Sonata In D Major, K. 311: I. Allegro con spirito
Sonata In D Major, K. 311: II. Andante con espressione
Sonata In D Major, K. 311: III. Rondo: Allegro
Sonata In C Major, K. 330: I. Allegro moderato
Sonata In C Major, K. 330: II. Andante cantabile
Sonata In C Major, K. 330: III. Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

Glib and Dull Playing!!!.......2005-07-18

This is dull for repeated listening.The Playing is glib and superficial.Very monotonous with all the pieces sounding pretty much the same!Was Mozart lacking in variety or creativity?You will be tempted to say YES after listening to this set.Just no variation in Dynamics or tempo.Better to go in for the Complete set by Eschenbach or even Barenboim.

This is one of the great recordings of the century.......2000-04-11

I share the enthusiasm of the two reviewers in this page in the sense that I, too, think this is Mozart in its most glorious state.

In a musical world so flooded with Argerichs and Brendels, the late Walter Klien shines with sovereign light in this so very intimate world of Mozart piano solo music.

I have listened to the two volumes time and again and I just can't get over how delicate, suave, liquid and natural Klien's touch is. Although Uchida or de Larrocha (considered by many as Mozart specialists and supreme exponents of this music) have their own merit, no doubt Walter Klien will remain unrivaled, for this is truly ineffable art.

Artists like Klien give me back my confidence in true artists.

beautiful playing, bargain price.......1999-11-10

Klien's recording of Mozart's piano sonatas are an absolute delight. His articulation is extremely crisp yet the tone is light and ever so delicate. His playing never gets weighty or forceful like Gould's but rather maintains a beautiful tenderness. Along with the clean recording transfer this CD would be a good buy even if it weren't bargain-priced. (Volume 2 is excellent as well).

Walter Klien's Mozart is dynamite!.......1999-06-08

This recording of the Mozart Piano Sonatas is one of the most exquisite ever committed to disc. Klien's execution is absolutely "clean", and his interpretations are thoroughly mesmerizing for their style, panache, tenderness, drama, and pearly tone. Every not speaks and every phrase sings in a way only Klien can produce. Little else can be said about how exceptional this recording is because it speaks for itself. And at such an exceptional price, there is absolutely no reason not to buy this set!

Mozart: The Great Violin Sonatas, Vol. 2

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the Musical Version of 1001 Nights

Mozart: The Great Violin Sonatas, Vol. 2

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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

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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

Customer Reviews:

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.

Amazon.com

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!

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Mozart: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 6
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Maria João Pires ~ Mozart - The Complete Sonatas for Piano Vol. 2
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Tracks:

Sonata No. 6 in D Major, KV 284: I - Allegro
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ASIN: B000000WPE
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Tracks:

Allegro
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Rhapsody No. 1 (L'etang)
Concerto In C: Ronda
Ardent Declaration
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Acetate Of A Broadcast: Perpetuum mobile
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Op. 6-6: None But The Weary Heart
Op. 1-13: Caprice No. 13 ('La Risata')
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First Ancient Song
Second Ancient Song
Sinfonia Concertante In E-Flat, K. 364 (Ronda Only)
Fantasia On Greensleeves
Adagio In F
Arrival Platform Humlet
The Sussex Mummers' Carol

Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 7: Violin Sonatas

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Not quite there!!!
Stunning, enlivened presentation
GET THEM!
Wow...
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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

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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
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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

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Sonate No. 9 In A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer-Sonate': 1. Adagio sostenuto - Presto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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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."

Tracks:

Allegretto - Imre Ungar
Prelude And Fugue In C Sharp Major, BWV 848 (Das Wohltemperierte Klavier I, No.3) - Tatyana Nikolayeva
Annees De Pelerinage, Troisieme Annee, S.163:4: Les Jeux D'eaux A La Villa D'Este - Gyorgy Cziffra
III. Allegro Vivace - Gyorgy Sebok
Toccata In D Minor, Op.11 - Lazar Berman
III. Tuileries - Endre Petri
Mazurka In B Flat Major, Op.7 No.1 BI 61:1 - Gyorgy Ferenczy
General Lavine - Excentric - Peter Solymos
An Evening In Transylvania - Peter Frankl
18. Magyar Rapszodia - Tibor Wehner
II. Allegretto - Lajos Hernadi
Schlummerlied - Erno Szegedi
I. Allegro - Gabor Gabos
III. Alla Turca: Allegretto - Agnes Katona
Allegro Vivace (Shepherd's Dance) - Ditta Bartok-Pasztory
Capriccio In F Minor - Katalin Nemes
Etude In E Major, Op.10 No.3, BI 74 - Lajos Kentner
From The Island Of Bali - Lorant Szucs

Tracks:

Impromptu In F Minor, Op.post.142 No.1, D.935:1 - Annie Fischer
No.1. Ausserst Bewegt - Aniko Szegedi
Allegro - Sandor Falvai
Bagatelle In E Flat Major, Op.126 No.6 - Mihaly Bacher
Etude In A Flat Major, Op.25 No.1, BI 104 - Csilla Szabo
2 Csardas, S.225:1 - Gabriella Torma
La Plus Que Lente - Erzsebet Tusa
Oiseaux Tristes - Erika Lux
Two Minuets - Kornel Zempleni
III. Finale: Presto - Joseph Haydn
I. Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Energico - Istvan Antal
Allegro - Andras Schiff
Traumes Wirren - Imre Rohmann
Valse Oubliee No.1, S.215:1 - Gyula Kiss
Arabesk In C Major, Op.18 - Ferenc Rados

Tracks:

Cloches A Travers Les Feuilles - Zoltan Kocsis
Danse - Zoltan Kocsis
La Danza - Tarantella Napoletana - Jeno Jando
Ondine - Dezso Ranki
Menuet Sur Le Nom D'Haydn - Dezso Ranki
Sonatas And Interludes No.5 - Klara Kormendi
La Leggierezza - Karoly Mocsari
III. The Viennese Musical Clock - Adam Fellegi
III. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace - Malcolm Bilson
Cavatine, Op.19 No.1 - Ilona Prunyi
Ballade Aus Dem Fliegenden Hollander, S.441 - Hegedus Endre
Ronde Of Marosszek & Transylvanian Barndance - Istvan Kassai
Winterreigen, Op.13 No.7: Um Mitternacht - Laszlo Baranyai
Berceuse In E Major, Op.105 - Monika Egri

Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol 2 (K282, 283, 284) /Brautigam

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Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol 2 (K282, 283, 284) /Brautigam

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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000016P3
Release Date: 1997-03-18

Tracks:

Son in E flat, KV 282 (No.4): I. Adagio
Son in E flat, KV 282 (No.4): II. Menuetto I - Menuetto II
Son in E flat, KV 282 (No.4): III. Allegro
Son in G, KV 283 (No.5): I. Allegro
Son in G, KV 283 (No.5): II. Andante
Son in G, KV 283 (No.5): III. Presto
Son in D, KV 284 (No.6): I. Allegro
Son in D, KV 284 (No.6): II. Rondeau En Polonaise. Andante
Son in D, KV 284 (No.6): III. Theme And Vars: Thema. Andante/Var I/Var II/Var III/Var IV/Var V...