Barenboim's Mozart
Craig Schiesser | 03/02/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Thre is no better Mozart interpreter than Daniel Barenboim. His talent and expertise is, of course, superior. That is not just my opinion. Everyone agrees with that. But the point here is the expression and "elan" he brings to Mozart. Compared to Mr, Barenboim, everyone else sounds dull and stoggy. I no longer care to listen to any of the others.
Mozart is arguablly the most talented of composers and Barenboim is perhaps the most talented of the current performers of his music."
Sounds like Beethoven but still wonderful
Johnson Lee | Irvine, CA USA | 02/02/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Barenboim's tone is firm and has a good edge around it. It reminds me piano's sound comes from a hammer hitting a string - even when he plays softly. More punch and clarity compared to any other version. His interpretation is romantic and virtuosic.
Berlin Phil's sound is rich and grand - exactly opposite of the historically informed performance practice. A little pompous but still top-notch.
Perahia and Brendel both offer more intimate renditions. Especially Perahia's playing has everything you ever want for Mozart - lyrical, lively, tender, bittersweet......simply heart-stopping. If the recording quality was above average, his recordings would be undoubtedly my first choice. Brendel's playing is insightful and full of beautiful moments. But he tends to be too deliberate to create peculiar tones he wants and to deliver more legato.
If you think you will enjoy a very well-played and extremely well-recorded Mozart's concertos with a slight hint of Beethoven, Barenboim is your guy.
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