Mozart: Piano Concertos K466 & 467

On this CD:

1. Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Buchbinder

2. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major ("Elvira Madigan") K. 467
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Buchbinder

Tracks:

Pno Con No.20 in d K.466: I. Allegro
Pno Con No.20 in d K.466: II. Romance
Pno Con No.20 in d K.466: III. Rondo. Allegro Assai
Pno Con No.21 in C K.467: I. Allegro Maestoso
Pno Con No.21 in C K.467: II. Andante
Pno Con No.21 in C K.467: III. Allegro Vivace Assai
Rondo in D K.382

Mozart: Concertos pour piano Nos. 20 & 21, K466 & K467

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Mozart: Concertos pour piano Nos. 20 & 21, K466 & K467

Manufacturer: Cascavelle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000BRP23W
Release Date: 2005-11-29

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Authenticity Defined
Quite possibly the best single disc of Mozart piano music
My fifth CD of the 20th, it is far and away the best.
A delightfully different "Number 20", but much more.

Mozart: Piano Concertos, K453, K466

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000042HC
Release Date: 1997-08-12

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 17 In G Major, K453: I Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 17 In G Major, K453: II Andante
Piano Concerto No. 17 In G Major, K453: III Allegretto
Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, K466: I Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, K466: II Romance
Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, K466: III Allegro assai

Customer Reviews:

Authenticity Defined.......2006-01-29

After listening to Levin's masterly rendering of these concerti, can anyone really listen to any other? Levin makes moot the debate over the merits of using period instruments - after all, why should we philistines want to hear Mozart in any other way than that which he intended? I'll trust Mozart's judgement - and Levin's - without reservation. A fine acheivement. There is no substitute for this recording. And kudos to Hogwood, who strikes a perfect balance between "oomph" and tenderness, achieving perfect synergy with the fortepiano. Mozart knew the power of the orchestra and it shines here - particularly in K.466, as the lonely voice of the fortepiano struggles beautifully against the stormy pronouncements of the winds and strings (which are controlled masterfully by Hogwood).

Quite possibly the best single disc of Mozart piano music.......2000-08-19

Without a doubt, we have a winner. Even the packaging is great: an inexplicable Klee that just looks nice. I must say that Robert Levin has far outshined Malcolm Bilson and Jos van Immerseel in this repertoire. Hogwood's command over the players (including leader Andrew Manze) is amazing, as is the group's feeling for the music. Levin sparkles and shines and generally flourishes with this music, and while we'll never know how it sounded in Mozart's head, this has got to be nearly as good. The pairing of 17 and 20 is excellent, as you get to see cheerful, playful Mozart as well as the (somewhat rare) stormy Mozart- both in excellent form. I can't recommend this disc highly enough, for newcomers and old connoisseurs alike. The instruments all sound wonderful and the recording is very well done. We can only hope this excellent series is completed...I'd love to have the whole set.

My fifth CD of the 20th, it is far and away the best........1999-09-29

The entire output of Mozart Piano Concertoes by Robert Levin, Christopher Hogwood, AAM, Oiseau Lyre is marvelous. It is a shame that they didn't record all of PC 9-27.

A delightfully different "Number 20", but much more........1999-08-22

There is no doubt, one comes away from this CD with a profound respect for the artistry of Levin. One thing that the reviewer didn't mention is the wonderful account of the 17th concerto. In many ways, I enjoy it even more than the 20th on this CD. The D minor concerto sounds great on modern instruments, but I imagine that the 17th, with such a light, brillant character in the outer movements, must sound much, much better on period instruments. The first movement is pure delight, starting with an orchestral opening that benefits greatly from such transparency of sound. In the second movement, the fortepiano's limited sustaining power and thinner tone might be drawbacks (considering the slow and highly melodic nature of the music). But the brilliant, thrilling third movement makes up for it, under Levin's skillful fingers.

Mozart - Piano Concertos K466-K491 - Gianandrea Gavazzeni

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Mozart - Piano Concertos K466-K491 - Gianandrea Gavazzeni

Manufacturer: Dynamic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000CL5L56

Product Description

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1781). Concerto No. 20 K 466 in D minor: 1. Allegro 2. Romanza: Andante 3. Rondo: Allegro assai. Concerto No. 24 K 491 in C minor: 4. Allegro 5. Larghetto 6. Allegretto. Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali. Dino Ciani, piano. Gianandrea Gavazzeni, conductor.

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Dramatic Mozart

Mozart: Piano Concertos K466 & 467

Manufacturer: Calig
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000JD85
Release Date: 1999-06-29

Tracks:

Con No.20 in d KV 466: Allegro
Con No.20 in d KV 466: Romance
Con No.20 in d KV 466: Rondo. (Allegro Assai)
Con No.21 in C KV 467: (Allegro Maestoso)
Con No.21 in C KV 467: Andante
Con No.21 in C KV 467: Allegro Vivace Assai

Customer Reviews:

Dramatic Mozart.......2004-01-26

No fooling around with tinkly Mozart is this issue! Rudolf Buchbinder conducts these concertos from the keyboard with strenghth, elan and poetry. He brings forward the timpani to drive home the message of the D minor concerto, while pausing to inject appropriate poetry and repose in the C minor concerto. I often wonder why more collaborations do not use more strength with this music the way Buchbinder does. If you like lukewarm Mozart, this is not your item! If you like Mozart that looks forward to Beethoven, you will enjoy this very much.