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| 80% Recommended by our customers. Label: Decca Catalog: Music Release date: 1997-08-26 Media: Audio CD discs number: 2 Ean: 0028945295824 Upc: 028945295824  Tip: compare prices with similar classical music CDs |
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| Decca has gotten around the perennial problem of filling Mozart Piano Concerto CDs by splitting No. 25 between two discs, giving us 155 minutes of Mozart for the price of a single top-line CD. The performances are top-line, too, if you like big-orchestra Mozart. Ashkenazy performs this music in a public, large-auditorium style, without the intimacy or niceties we hear from period instruments or from such pianists as Richard Goode and Mitsuko Uchida. His own cadenzas for three of the concertos are also very extroverted--and, alas, not very imaginative. Also, there are a few moments when the orchestra might have benefited from a firmer hand on the tiller than the pianist-conductor can provide. Overall, though, these are dramatic, involving Mozart performances, even if their style belongs more to the past than to the present. --Leslie Gerber |
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 Written on January 15, 2004 Summary: Splendid Ashkenazy was a splendid Mozartian. I bought his entire cycle of Mozart piano concerto (which is available in a budget box set) and that proved to be one of the best investments of my life. I've listen to it like everyday. Written on May 17, 2003 Summary: Good collection but also seek other combos For someone just starting to explore the realm of Mozart Concertos, congratulations, as you'll find a range of rich emotions that seem to deviate from his reputation as a perky-music composer. While the collection here is solid, the absence of his last concerto #27 would be the only regret. If you prefer to feel Mozart's tender and emotional side, 20, 21 (over-exposed), 23 and 27 are must hears. Check out Ashkenazy's 23/27 combo on London with Philharmonia and especially Murray Perahia's riveting 20/27 combo with the English Chamber Orchestra on the CBS label, both recorded in the early 80's. Written on December 18, 2002 Summary: A fantastic buy Here are several of the late concertos, in one mid-priced package, wonderfully played by both pianist and orchestra. These performances are taken from the cycle Ashkenazy did with the fabulous Philharmonia (late 70s through the mid 80s.) A very high level was established and maintained throughout these recordings. An earlier incarnation of this release lured me into purchasing his complete set of concertos. It really is quite a fantastic cycle--both sound and performance--which has been highly praised by many for years. Ashkenazy handles the dramatic aspects of 20 without becoming too stormy. II is especially beautiful. There's a fluent, melting lyricism in his playing and the orchestra sounds just heavenly. In 21, the Philharmonia strings are gorgeous and Ashkenazy (who conducts this entire cycle from the keyboard) plays with a freshness of discovery few others have matched. I am inclined to say that Ashkenazy's 20 and 21 are as good as any despite very strong competition from the classic Serkin/Szell (CBS) in 20 and from Casadesus/Szell (CBS) and Serkin with the LSO under Abbado (DG) in 21. Ashkenazy's 23 is serene with gorgeous orchestral support; he brings out the beauty of the music without any unwanted preciosity. 24 can sound heavy, but again, it's the music's delicacy and serenity that are emphasized here. Ashkenazy's tone is attractive and the sheer beauty of the Philharmonia seduces me. These are enchanting performances. 25 benefits from Ashkenazy's nuance and sensitivity--he makes it really sing. My favorite 23 is Curzon/Kertesz (London), and don't overlook Brendel/Marriner (Philips). When it comes to 24, Curzon/Kertesz wins again, but Ashkenazy is not far behind--nor is the fabulous Moravec/Marriner on the Hanssler label. And for 25, Barenboim (EMI) just nudges out the recording at hand as my absolute favorite. So, everything here is either as good as it gets or the next best thing (which is very good indeed). This release gets my unqualified recommendation. Please note that 25 is split between the two discs. And don't forget that the complete set can be had for a very reasonable price. Written on July 2, 2002 Summary: Genius This music is simply beautiful. I love classical piano, and this work is incredible. I cannot tell you how beautiful this CD is. The best part might be that this is actually 2 long-running CD's for the price of one! There are not words for this work's beauty, and if you are still living without this CD, your life is lacking. I'm not exaggerating. I'm not kidding. This is one great CD. Written on December 16, 2001 Summary: TOO Bad I can't give FIFTY STARS- Is there a better value??. Unbeatable! Maybe there's another set which includes Ashkenazy doing the 22nd,26th,and 27th, plus #12 to #19. But this collection is more than enough,and includes every one of my personal favorites (though the others mentioned are in the sky too). Each of these performances is nothing less than phenomenal,and you'll be listening for years (hopefully decades) to come. The only question is ,"Why don't more people know about this kind of music, artistry, and recording?"...If you have no MOZART PIANO CONCERTOES,this is perhaps the best way to start!! |
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| Catalog | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music |
| Release date | 1997-08-26 | 1996-01-23 | 1999-06-08 | 1994-01-18 | 2002-01-29 | 1997-06-10 |
| Media | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD |
| discs number | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ean | 0028945295824 | 0028944740028 | 0724356155220 | 0028943873024 | 0724355719928 | 0028944974621 |
| Upc | 028945295824 | 028944740028 | 724356155220 | 028943873024 | 724355719928 | 028944974621 |
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