Mozart (1756-1791) - Piano Concerto, 22, sonata For 4 Hands, Aria: Philippe Cassard(P)/ Bretagne National O +: Natalie Dessay(S)Cedric Pescia(P) - Import CD

Credits:

BRUCKNER, A.

Description:

The best of Mozart, the "opera composer"! This new release by Philippe Cassard, a French Mozart virtuoso, is a carefully selected program of works written around the same time Mozart was composing "The Marriage of Figaro". Operatic and vocal elements (beautiful aria-like melodies, intimate or quarrelsome dialogues between voices...) are always present in Mozart's music. Again, in a sonata or concerto, various dialogues and whispers develop, as if in an opera. In concert arias (piano accompaniment) that are actually sung, the piano intertwines with the voices as richly as an orchestra. The whole is a sumptuous, enjoyable, and satisfying opera-like performance. Philippe Cassard was born in 1962. A French virtuoso whose repertoire centers on Schubert and Debussy. He studied with Magaloff and others. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Fantasia in C minor K475
2.Piano Concerto in E flat major K482~Allegro
3.Piano Concerto in E flat major K482~Andante
4.Piano Concerto in E flat major K482~Allegro
5.Ch'io mi scordi di te, concert aria K505
6.Sonata for Piano Four Hands in F Major K497~Adagio
7.Sonata for Piano Four Hands in F Major K497~Allegro di molto
8.Sonata for Piano Four Hands in F Major K497~Andante
9.Sonata for Piano Four Hands in F Major K497~Allegro

Mozart Collection List