Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Domenico Scarlatti, Henry Swoboda, Winterthur Symphony Orchestra, Clara Haskil Title: Mozart: Piano Concerto in D Minor, K. 466, Scarlatti: 11 Sonatas Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 1 Label: Dg Imports Release Date: 6/12/2001 Album Type: Import Genre: Classical Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Keyboard Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 028947121428 |
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 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Domenico Scarlatti, Henry Swoboda Mozart: Piano Concerto in D Minor, K. 466, Scarlatti: 11 Sonatas Genre: Classical
This important revival of some of the crown jewels of the old Westminster catalogue should not be missed. Clara Haskil was one of the great pianists of the past century and she's absolutely stunning here. In the Mozart, Ha... more »     |
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Amazon.com This important revival of some of the crown jewels of the old Westminster catalogue should not be missed. Clara Haskil was one of the great pianists of the past century and she's absolutely stunning here. In the Mozart, Haskil plays with classically contained passion, powerful drama, and beautiful tone, well captured by the vibrant transfer of the 1950 mono recording. Especially notable is her second movement, "Romance," played with a flowing tempo and the phrasing of a great opera singer. It's bursting with emotion, but never in an overly Romantic way. The orchestra's far from first-rate, but Haskil carries the day, and this is preferable to her stereo remake of a decade later. The 11 Scarlatti sonatas are done with such a blend of charm and virtuosity that you're left panting for more. Her playing is immaculate, the trills thrilling, the mood of each sonata perfectly captured. This is one of those rare don't-miss discs. --Dan Davis Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsFive stars for Haskil BLee | 10/07/2002 (4 out of 5 stars) "I hadn't heard anything by Clara Haskil before buying this disc, except for her DG Originals Mozart concerti which didn't make much of an impression one way or the other. This disc, however, is another story. Haskil's is a very impressive k. 466, tragic and intense without verging in any way into Romantic anachronism. Both the Mozart and the Scarlatti are distinguished by lively intelligence and subtle use of pianistic colour.The caveat has to do with the orchestral contribution to the Mozart, which doesn't come through in particularly good sound and is sometimes overly Romantic for my taste, particularly in the slow movement." Great Legacy BLee | HK | 10/05/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "
Haskil and Maria Tipo are two great lady pianists of the century and both like to put their Mozart and Scarlatti repertoire together. So, it would be interesting to make a comparison of them. Tipo's Scarlatti are easy to understand, even for the first listening. For an even better alternative, one might check out Michalengeli-- regrettably, the latter had recorded only a few of them. Haskil's, on the other hand are much more subtle and much more lively and so full of nuances. Yet, her reading is not always easy to follow and it often takes time to digest. But after that, it would rewarding enough. Personally speaking, I would give more weight to Haskil's Mozart than her Scarlatti; and I would give more weight to Tipo's Scarlatti than her Mozart. Lastly, to those who are impressed by her Mozart, don't forget to check out her Mozart Violin Sonatas with Grumiaux which are really a treat. PS: Even though we don't have any information about the conductor, the orchestra is not bad at all and the recorded sound, very good in view of its time. " |
