The Classic Sound - Mozart: Piano Concertos 23 & 24 / Curzon

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Clifford Curzon was a very special Mozartean, a pianist of exceptional ability who played with the utmost refinement and communicated profound insights into the music. He was high-strung and tended to be nervous in front of microphones. But these readings of two of Mozart's greatest concertos, recorded near the end of his life under ideal circumstances, must be counted among the most impressive in the catalogue. A share of the credit belongs to István Kertész, whose sensitivity to Mozart made him an extraordinary accomplice. The playing of the London Symphony is at a high level throughout, and the recording sounds wonderfully alive, especially in this latest remastering. --Ted Libbey

The Classic Sound - Mozart: Piano Concertos 23 & 24 / Curzon,Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,Decca,Classical,Classical Composers,Classical Music,Concerto,Piano Concerto

Average customer rating: Wonderful Mozart playing

The Classic Sound - Mozart: Piano Concertos 23 & 24 / Curzon Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music ASIN: B0000042FW Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 23 K. 488: Allegro
2. Piano Concerto No. 23 K. 488: Adagio
3. Piano Concerto No. 23 K. 488: Allegro assai
4. Piano Concerto No. 24 K. 491: Allegro
5. Piano Concerto No. 24 K. 491: Larghetto
6. Piano Concerto No. 24 K. 491: Allegretto

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Clifford Curzon was a very special Mozartean, a pianist of exceptional ability who played with the utmost refinement and communicated profound insights into the music. He was high-strung and tended to be nervous in front of microphones. But these readings of two of Mozart's greatest concertos, recorded near the end of his life under ideal circumstances, must be counted among the most impressive in the catalogue. A share of the credit belongs to István Kertész, whose sensitivity to Mozart made him an extraordinary accomplice. The playing of the London Symphony is at a high level throughout, and the recording sounds wonderfully alive, especially in this latest remastering. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Mozart playing.......2002-03-28

The 23rd and 24th piano concertos are among the very best Mozart wrote, and Curzon gives them loving performances, elegant, stylish, and expressive within the classical context. Those who like the leaner, "authenticist" approach may find Curzon's style rather old-fashioned, but it's none the worse for that--this is Mozart playing of insight, eloquence, and style. The recorded sound is outstanding, with an ideal balance between piano and orchestra. However, I would suggest holding out for Decca's Legends release (already available on several other websites and overseas) of those concertos, on 2 CDs and including--in addition to these recordings of 23 and 24--20, 26, and 27. Curzon's recordings of 20 and 27 in particular are classics and well worth acquiring.

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