World-renowned pianist Maria Joao Pires performs Mozart's 10th, 11th, 12th and 14th sonata at super-budget price.
Sonata No. 10 in C Major, KV 330: I. Allegro Moderato
Sonata No. 10 in C Major, KV 330: II. Andante Cantabile
Sonata No. 10 in C Major, KV 330: III. Allegretto
Sonata No. 11 in A Major, KV 331: I. Andante Grazioso
Sonata No. 11 in A Major, KV 331: II. Menuetto
Sonata No. 11 in A Major, KV 331: III. Alla Turca, Allegretto
Sonata No. 12 in F Major, KV 332: I. Allegro
Sonata No. 12 in F Major, KV 332: II. Adagio
Sonata No. 12 in F Major, KV 332: III. Allegro Assai
Sonata No. 14 in C Minor, KV 457: I. Allegro Molto
Sonata No. 14 in C Minor, KV 457: II. Adagio
Sonata No. 14 in C Minor, KV 457: II. Allegro Assai
June 2011
*****
“'Too easy for beginners; too difficult for artists'. So said Schnabel of Mozart's sonatas. A telling insight, typically overstated. Just how overstated is immaculately demonstrated here by an artist well up to the job.”
10th July 2011
****
“in the hands of an artist as captivating as the Portuguese Pires, they reveal unexpected treasures. Her exquisite passage work and the clarity and depth of her chording are a constant delight. She takes a surprisingly subdued view of the famous Turkish finale of K331. In compensation, the brilliant finale of No 12, K332, is exhilarating.”
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