Mozart: The Piano Sonatas, Vol. 4

1. Piano Sonata No. 6 in D major, K. 284 (K. 205b)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Peter Katin

2. Piano Sonata No. 16 in B flat major, K. 570
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Peter Katin

3. Piano Sonata No. 16 in B flat major, K. 570
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Peter Katin

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Average customer rating: Glib and Dull Playing!!! This is one of the great recordings of the century beautiful playing, bargain price Walter Klien's Mozart is dynamite!

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Tracks:

1. Sonata In G Major, K. 283: I. Allegro
2. Sonata In G Major, K. 283: II. Andante
3. Sonata In G Major, K. 283: III. Presto
4. Sonata In C Major, K. 309: I. Allegro con spirito
5. Sonata In C Major, K. 309: II. Andante un poco adagio
6. Sonata In C Major, K. 309: III. Rondo: Allegretto grazioso
7. Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 281: I. Allegro
8. Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 281: II. Andante amoroso
9. Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 281: III. Rondo: Allegro
10. Sonata In E-Flat Major, K. 282: I. Adagio
11. Sonata In E-Flat Major, K. 282: II. Menuetto I; Menuetto II
12. Sonata In E-Flat Major, K. 282: III. Allegro
13. Sonata In C major, K. 279: I. Allegro
14. Sonata In C major, K. 279: II. Adagio
15. Sonata In C major, K. 279: III. Presto
16. Sonata In F Major, K. 280: I. Allegro assai
17. Sonata In F Major, K. 280: II. Adagio
18. Sonata In F Major, K. 280: III. Presto

Tracks:

1. Sonata In D Major, K. 284: I. Allegro
2. Sonata In D Major, K. 284: II. Rondeau in Polonaise: Andante
3. Sonata In D Major, K. 284: III. Theme With 12 Variations
4. Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: I. Allegro maestoso
5. Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: II. Andante cantabile con espressione
6. Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: III. Presto
7. Sonata In D Major, K. 311: I. Allegro con spirito
8. Sonata In D Major, K. 311: II. Andante con espressione
9. Sonata In D Major, K. 311: III. Rondo: Allegro
10. Sonata In C Major, K. 330: I. Allegro moderato
11. Sonata In C Major, K. 330: II. Andante cantabile
12. 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!

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Tracks:

1. Son in D KV284: Allegro
2. Son in D KV284: Rondeau en Polonaise-Andante
3. Son in D KV284: Thema-Andante
4. Son in D KV311: Allegro con spirito
5. Son in D KV311: Andante con espressione
6. Son in D KV311: Rondeau-Allegro
7. Son in D KV576: Allegro
8. Son in D KV576: Adagio
9. Son in D KV576: Allegretto

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Tracks:

1. Son No.1 in C, K.279: I. Allegro
2. Son No.1 in C, K.279: II. Andante
3. Son No.1 in C, K.279: III. Allegro
4. Son No.2 in F, K.280: I. Allegro Assai
5. Son No.2 in F, K.280: II. Adagio
6. Son No.2 in F, K.280: III. Presto
7. Son No.3 in B flat, K.281: I. Allegro
8. Son No.3 in B flat, K.281: II. Andante Amoroso
9. Son No.3 in B flat, K.281: III. Rondeau. Allegro
10. Son No.4 in E flat, K.282: I. Adagio
11. Son No.4 in E flat, K.282: II. Menuetto I-II
12. Son No.4 in E flat, K.282: III. Allegro

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Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp: Pastorale: Interlude: Final (Allegro moderato)
3. Rhapsody No. 1 (L'etang)
4. Concerto In C: Ronda
5. Ardent Declaration
6. I Loved You (Pushkin)
7. Barcarolle
8. Acetate Of A Broadcast: Konzertstuck
9. Pieces en Trio
10. Horn Sonata, Op. 17 (Excerpt)
11. Gestillte Sehnsucht, Op. 90 - 1: Gestillte Sehnsucht, Op. 90-1

Tracks:

1. Acetate Of A Broadcast: Perpetuum mobile
2. Sonata in A: Adagio molto Into Allegro moderato
3. Op. 6-6: None But The Weary Heart
4. Op. 1-13: Caprice No. 13 ('La Risata')
5. Op. 1-5: Caprice No. 5
6. Suite For Viola Orchestra: 2nd Movement: Carol
7. Suite For Viola Orchestra: 3rd Movement: Dance
8. Suite For Viola Orchestra: 4th Movement: Ballad
9. Passacaglia
10. Sonata in G minor: Largo - Corrente - Adagio - Allegro vivace
11. First Ancient Song
12. Second Ancient Song
13. Sinfonia Concertante In E-Flat, K. 364 (Ronda Only)
14. Fantasia On Greensleeves
15. Adagio In F
16. Arrival Platform Humlet
17. The Sussex Mummers' Carol

Average customer rating: Not quite there!!! Stunning, enlivened presentation GET THEM! Wow... Review from Gramaphone

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Tracks:

1. Sonate No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: 1. Allegro con brio - L.V. Beethoven
2. Sonate No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: 2. Tema con Variazioni. Andante con moto - L.V. Beethoven
3. Sonate No. 1 In D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: 3. Rondo. Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
4. Sonate No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: 1. Allegro vivace - L.V. Beethoven
5. Sonate No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: 2. Andante piu tosto Allegretto - L.V. Beethoven
6. Sonate No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: 3. Allegro piacevole - L.V. Beethoven
7. Sonate No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: 1. Allegro con spirito - L.V. Beethoven
8. Sonate No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: 2. Adagio con molta espressione - L.V. Beethoven
9. Sonate No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: 3. Rondo. Allegro molto - L.V. Beethoven

Tracks:

1. Sonate No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 23: 1. Presto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
2. Sonate No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 23: 2. Andante scherzoso piegretto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
3. Sonate No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 23: 3. Allegro molto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
4. Sonate No. 5 In F Major 'Spring', Op. 24 'Frs-Sonate': 1. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
5. Sonate No. 5 In F Major 'Spring', Op. 24 'Frs-Sonate': 2. Adagio molto espressivo - Ludwig Van Beethoven
6. Sonate No. 5 In F Major 'Spring', Op. 24 'Frs-Sonate': 3. Scherzo. Allegro molto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
7. Sonate No. 5 In F Major 'Spring', Op. 24 'Frs-Sonate': 4. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo - Ludwig Van Beethoven
8. 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
9. Rondo In G Major WoO 41: Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
10. Six German Dances (Allemandes) WoO 42: Six German Dances - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tracks:

1. Sonate No. 6 In A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: 1. Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
2. Sonate No. 6 In A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: 2. Adagio molto espressivo - L.V. Beethoven
3. Sonate No. 6 In A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: 3. Allegretto con Variazioni (I-VI) - L.V. Beethoven
4. Sonate No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: 1. Allegro con brio - L.V. Beethoven
5. Sonate No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: 2. Adagio cantabile - L.V. Beethoven
6. Sonate No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: 3. Scherzo, Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
7. Sonate No. 7 In C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: 4. Finale. Allegro - Presto - L.V. Beethoven
8. Sonate No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: 1. Allegro assai - L.V. Beethoven
9. Sonate No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: 2. Tempo di Minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso - L.V. Beethoven
10. Sonate No. 8 In G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: 3. Allegro vivace - L.V. Beethoven

Tracks:

1. Sonate No. 9 In A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer-Sonate': 1. Adagio sostenuto - Presto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
2. Sonate No. 9 In A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer-Sonate': 2. Andante con Variazioni I - IV - Ludwig Van Beethoven
3. Sonate No. 9 In A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer-Sonate': 3. Finale. Presto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
4. Sonate No. 10 In G Major, Op. 96: 1. Allegro moderato - Ludwig Van Beethoven
5. Sonate No. 10 In G Major, Op. 96: 2. Adagio espressivo - Ludwig Van Beethoven
6. Sonate No. 10 In G Major, Op. 96: 3. Scherzo. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
7. Sonate No. 10 In G Major, Op. 96: 4. Poco Allegretto - Ludwig Van Beethoven

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."

Gramophone goes on and on raving about these performances of excellent musicality and ensemble playing. In their "Classical Good CD Guide 1999" they a two out of three G's (What they use instead of stars), tied for highest with Heifitz. I am planning to but these records myself very soon once I have some extra $ for them.

Average customer rating: Sinewy interpretations! Glenn Gould being himself A new Mozart Dub out the vocal chords, keep the piano ones

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Tracks:

1. Sonata No. 1 In C Major: I - Allegro
2. Sonata No. 1 In C Major: II - Andante
3. Sonata No. 1 In C Major: III - Allegro
4. Sonata No. 2 In F Major: I - Allegro assai
5. Sonata No. 2 In F Major: II - Adagio
6. Sonata No. 2 In F Major: III - Presto
7. Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major: I - Allegro
8. Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major: II - Andante amoroso
9. Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major: III - Rondo : Allegro
10. Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major: I. Adagio
11. Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major: II - Menuetto I And II
12. Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major: III - Allegro
13. Sonata No. 5 In G Major: I - Allegro
14. Sonata No. 5 In G Major: II - Andante
15. Sonata No. 5 In G Major: III - Presto
16. Sonata No. 6 In D Major: I - Allegro
17. Sonata No. 6 In D Major: II - Rondeau en Polonaise : Andante
18. Sonata No. 6 In D Major: III - Theme And Variations

Tracks:

1. Sonata No. 7 C Major: I - Allegro con spirito
2. Sonata No. 7 C Major: II - Andante un poco adagio
3. Sonata No. 7 C Major: III - Rondo : Allegretto grazioso
4. Sonata No. 8 A Minor: I - Allegro maestoso
5. Sonata No. 8 A Minor: II - Andante cantabile con espressione
6. Sonata No. 8 A Minor: III - Presto
7. Sonata No. 9 D Major: I - Allegro con spirito
8. Sonata No. 9 D Major: II - Andante con espressione
9. Sonata No. 9 D Major: III - Rondo : Allegro
10. Sonata No. 10 C Major: I - Allegro moderato
11. Sonata No. 10 C Major: II - Andante cantabile
12. Sonata No. 10 C Major: III - Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

Sinewy interpretations!.......2005-10-13

Glenn Gould with his inimitable style and original temperament recorded the who set of these sonatas that define a broad succession of stages in Mozart 's life.

First at all, Gould has sublime peaks worthy readings but never will let you down. Along this set are worthy to mention the following: Sonata No. 1 in C major KV 279 which finds in Gould a fabulous interpreter. The exultant Allegro and a glorious and surprisingly futurist Andante, admirably phrased and carefully performed. The Third Sonata is remarkable, specially with The Andante Amoroso. The Sixth Sonata is one of the best achievements of the whole set. Gould acquires this kind and naïve approach filled of charm and imagination, so typical of the aristocratic nuance and freshness. The Theme with Variations is simply exquisite; Gould links every one of the Variations, conferring them its own specific weight. The Seventh Sonata is played with majestic austerity. Gould almost makes a very use of the pedal, avoiding a percussive or even expansive sound.

Somehow this Sonata No. 8 K. 310, marks for the first time a visible attempt to enrich with a major gamut of emotions the kind spirits; we can note the evident growing up process in Mozart. His Allegro with spirit is almost a Pre Beethovenian statement. The Andante cantabile shows ancient traces of Haydn, but due the clever process of gradual modulations Mozart changes the character and emphasizes the tragic mood. Then he returns to the opening theme to load the hall with gentle charm. This work is one of my favorite ones. It 's lovable and very embellished theme that constitutes by itself a clear "jump to the future". Note for instance the reaffirmation of the tragedy in the cantabile line, through the hasty and nervous phrasing that carves in relief the weird premonitions around the imminent presence of the Death. Gould reaffirms with absolute refinement and supreme conviction this KV. Respect to the Sonata No. 10 KV 330, Gould makes an uncanny pronouncement about it, trying to demystify the gallant mood, but perhaps seeking the bitter side of the work, there is a sensitive loss of grandness and intimacy specially in the Andante Cantabile. You should remember my kind reader, this was precisely, the chosen encore fro Daniel Barenboim in the famous Berlin Concert on November 12 1989, jus three days after the wall 's fall. I prefer by far his Salzburg version of 1958.

Glenn Gould being himself.......2002-12-07

This album is not orthodox Mozart. But who is buying Glenn Gould if they care about that? Glenn Gould publicly admitted that he didn't think Mozart was a very good composer. He even admits that a couple of the Mozart Sonatas he felt absolutely no convition about, and that he only recorded them to finish the set. Nevertheless, these recordings are a lot of fun to listen to. The virtuosity is astonishing, and the odd perspective on the music is refreshing. Some of them (the third movement of K331 for example) are so off the wall that you feel certain he must be joking. This is classic Gould work, quirky and unembarrased. I give this five stars because it's a great picture of the performer, not the composer.

A new Mozart.......2000-06-20

Although Mozart purists may not appreciate the irreverant interpretations by Glenn Gould, it certianly provides new insight into these well worn pieces. In many places, his performances completely change the conception of the music. That alone makes this worth having - it isn't another faithful run through, but a rethinking of these works by Mozart. Surely, his lack of fondness for Mozart shows, but I think it contributes to the excellence of these performances. This is Mozart as composer equal with performer. These are good.

Dub out the vocal chords, keep the piano ones.......2000-02-04

If you're looking for unadulterated Mozart look elsewhere. The credits on this CD forgot to include Glenn Gould's accompanying voice. Every performance includes his simultaneous, very audible hum-alongs -- very annoying. The occasional clap or cough I could take, but this? Thanks, but no thanks! If I want to hear vocals where Mozart didn't add them I'll listen to The Mozart Sessions.

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Mozart: Sonatas for Piano & Violin, Vol. 5 Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Zukerman, Pinchas | ( Z ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003F3V Release Date: 1994-06-14

Average customer rating: Good but not the Best!!! Fiery, Splendid Performances Of Beethoven's Cello Sonatas Hat Trick Fiery rendition of the sonatas

Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 8: Cello Sonatas Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 11: Early String Quartets Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 4: Fidelio/Leonore Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 9: Piano Trios Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 13: Late String Quartets Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 7: Violin Sonatas ASIN: B000001GZB Release Date: 1997-11-25

Tracks:

1. Twelve Variations In F Major On The Theme 'Ein Madchen oder Weibchen' From Mozart's Opera 'The Magic Flute': Thema. Allegretto
2. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation I
3. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation II
4. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation III
5. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation IV
6. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation V
7. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VI
8. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VII
9. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VIII
10. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation IX
11. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation X. Adagio
12. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation XI. Poco Adagio quasi Andante - attacca subito:
13. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation XII. Allegro
14. Sonata For Piano & Cello In F Major Op. 5, No. 1: 1. Adagio sostenuto -
15. Sonata For Piano & Cello In F Major Op. 5, No. 1: Allegro -
16. Sonata For Piano & Cello In F Major Op. 5, No. 1: Adagio - Presto-Tempo primo
17. Sonata For Piano & Cello In F Major Op. 5, No. 1: 2. Allegro vivace
18. Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor Op. 5, No. 2: 1. Adagio sostenuto e espressivo - attacca:
19. Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor Op. 5, No. 2: Allegro molto piu tosto presto
20. Sonata For Piano And Cello In G Minor Op. 5, No. 2: 2. Rondo. Allegro
21. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Thema. Andante
22. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation I
23. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation II
24. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation III
25. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation IV
26. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation V. Si prenda il tempo un poco piu vivace
27. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation VI. Adagio - attacca subito:
28. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute'from: Variation VII. Allegro ma non troppo

Tracks:

1. Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 1. Allegro ma non tanto
2. Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 2. Scherzo. Allegro molto
3. Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 3. Adagio cantabile
4. Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 4. Allegro vivace
5. Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: 1. Andante -
6. Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: Allegro vivace
7. Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: 2. Adagio - Tempo d'Andante -
8. Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: Allegro vivace
9. Sonata For Piano & Cello In D Major Op. 102, No. 2: 1. Allegro con brio
10. Sonata For Piano & Cello In D Major Op. 102, No. 2: 2. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto - attacca:
11. Sonata For Piano & Cello In D Major Op. 102, No. 2: 3. Allegro - Allegro fugato
12. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Thema. Allegretto
13. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation I
14. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation II
15. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation III
16. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation IV
17. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation V
18. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation VI
19. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation VII
20. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation VIII
21. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation IX
22. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation X. Allegro
23. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation XI. Adagio
24. Twelve Variations (In G major) On A Theme From Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaus': Variation XII. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Good but not the Best!!!.......2002-02-26

Argerich and Maisky deliver a good performance,but not quite inspiring.The playing is virtuosic and heady but robs the work of its true majesty and grandeur.I recommend the inspired performance by the incomparable Pierre Fournier and Kempff as a top choice for these beautiful works.Fournier brings a broad lyrical flow and Kempff matches with a sensitive touch.It is like true noble friends sharing an intimate and inspired conversation.Truly a noble performance with a broad sweep and flowing lyricism at its best.i have not listened to Richter/Rostropovich but I do not have to.The Fournier/Kempff performance has a sense of completeness.I understand why Kempff is one of the very best ever when it comes to Beethoven's sonatas.Truly a great artist and fournier is in the same class.
How sad that this album(deustche grammaophone)is not even listed in the Amazon catalogue!the sound quality is excellent for a 1965 recording!

Fiery, Splendid Performances Of Beethoven's Cello Sonatas.......2001-12-15

Since I haven't heard the legendary recordings with Richter and Rostropovich, I can't compare their traversal of Beethoven's cello sonatas with Argerich's and Maisky's. Yet I think this is one of the most exciting recordings of Beethoven's chamber music I've heard, notable for Argerich's dramatic playing. Yet Maisky comes across as a skillful interpreter of his own, not once taking a back seat to Argerich's keyboard pyrotechnics. Instead, what you have hear is a splendid collaboration between equally gifted musicians, in which one occasionally takes the lead. There is clearly an atmosphere of familiarity, warmth, and indeed, friendship, in their playing. These fine performances are enhanced by Deutsche Grammophon's state-of-the-art digital recording.

Hat Trick.......2001-05-08

The thing about Beethoven's chamber music is that he often "pretends" he's writing for orchestra. This is nowhere more evident than in the cello sonatas, in which the cello may be both a solo instrument and the bass line of the orchestral texture, and the piano may be a solo instrument or provide the inner voices of the orchesral texture-and, of course, Beethoven calls on both performers to wear both hats, and to alternate between them frequently, sometimes within the space of a single measure. Apart from the individual mastery of both these performers, the reason why this recording is so successful is that Argerich and Maisky do such an excellent and intelligent job of changing hats as the music requires. It is a beautiful and wonderfully engaging performance, of such interpretive richness that you're guaranteed to hear more every time you listen to it. And, of course, nobody can touch the mellifluous lushness of Maisky's tone.

Fiery rendition of the sonatas.......2000-10-15

The performances here are first rate. While they do not surpass the classic Richter/Rostropovich recordings, they nevertheless a offer a distinctive view of these beautiful sonatas. Like the Richter/Rostropovich collaboration, the Argerich/Maisky team is one of equal partnership (though with a slight but noticable nod to the pianist). In fact, sometimes Argerich seems to even dominate and lead the music, which, with a musician of her caliber, isn't necessarily a bad thing. As is with much of Argerich's performances, the music here is intense and driven. For those who own the Argerich/Kremer set of Beethoven violin sonatas, you will certainly hear many stylistic similarities. Oh, and don't forget the three variations (basically encores) included here. They are very pleasant as well. Recommended.

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Maria João Pires ~ Mozart - The Complete Sonatas for Piano Vol. 1 (KV.279 ~ KV.283) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , and Maria João Pires Manufacturer: Denon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Pires, Maria-Joao | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Maria João Pires ~ Mozart - The Complete Sonatas for Piano Vol. 2 Maria João Pires - Le Voyage Magnifique ~ Schubert Impromtus Maria João Pires - Chopin · The Nocturnes Maria João Pires ~ Bach - Partita No. 1 · English Suite No. 3 · French Suite No. 2 ASIN: B0000034NG Release Date: 1993-08-27

Tracks:

1. Sonata No. 1 In C Major, KV 279 (189d): I - Allegro
2. Sonata No. 1 In C Major, KV 279 (189d): II - Andante
3. Sonata No. 1 In C Major, KV 279 (189d): III - Allegro
4. Sonata No. 2 In F Major, KV 280 (189e): I - Allegro assai
5. Sonata No. 2 In F Major, KV 280 (189e): II - Adagio
6. Sonata No. 2 In F Major, KV 280 (189e): III - Presto
7. Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major, KV 281 (189f): I - Allegro
8. Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major, KV 281 (189f): II - Andante
9. Sonata No. 3 In B-Flat Major, KV 281 (189f): III - Rondeau; Allegro
10. Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major, KV 282 (189g): I - Adagio
11. Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major, KV 282 (189g): II - Menuetto
12. Sonata No. 4 In E-Flat Major, KV 282 (189g): III - Allegro
13. Sonata No. 5 In G Major, KV 283 (189h): I - Allegro
14. Sonata No. 5 In G Major, KV 283 (189h): II - Andante
15. Sonata No. 5 In G Major, KV 283 (189h): III - Presto

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Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol 2 (K282, 283, 284) /Brautigam Manufacturer: BIS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000016P3 Release Date: 1997-03-18

Tracks:

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

Track Listings:

1. Music Antiqua Polonica
2. Nativity
3. Nikolai Petrov Plays Schubert
4. Nivers: Sacred Motets & Hymns
5. Overture
6. Pearls From Poland
7. Piano Concertos 2, 3 & 6
8. Piano Music 3
9. Piano Music From Scotland
10. Piano Quartets, Opus 61 & 8

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