Mozart: Concerto For Two Pianos In E Flat, No.10, K.365; Sonata For Two Pianos In D, K.448

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Total Tracks: 7   Total Length: 50:20

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Dawn Chan

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04.22.11
Alfred Brendel, piano, with Walter Klien, piano, and the Vienna State Opera Orchestra under Paul Angerer, Mozart: Concerto For Two Pianos In E Flat, No.10, K.365; Sonata For Two Pianos In D, K.448
2000 | Label: Tuxedo - Qualiton / The Orchard

Actually, this album isn't on Naxos, but as a powerhouse collaboration between eminent pianists Alfred Brendel and Walter Klien, this recording of Mozart's two piano works is simply too worthwhile to leave out. Brendel and Klein's rendition of the Sonata for Two Pianos is perfectly balanced — kind, vivacious and generous. As if their playing weren't pleasurable enough already, the recording offers additional amusement; its stereo channels separate the two pianos across space, underscoring Mozart's playful alternation between dialogue and synchrony.

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Ditto!

lilymoth

This album is everything that the other reviewers say. The review by "aronz" is particulary apt.

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aronz

The whole album is truly great, but the fugue for 2 pianos is simply heaven. This is Mozart at his greatest and BrendelKlein bring out the best. The recording is a masterpiece, with the 2 pianos coming at you from diferent sides. Personally I find the andante in the Sonata a bit fast, but who am I to argue?

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No matter what label - Alfred Brendel is fantastic

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I have so many recordings of Alfred Brendel. Surprised to see him on emusic. Download this one with confidence...

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