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Mozart: Piano Concertos 12 & 17

Mozart: Piano Concertos 12 & 17
- BRENDEL / MACKERRAS / SCOTTISH
- MUSICA CLASICA
- INTERNATIONAL
- MUSIC
Mozartâ€™s 12th Piano Concerto is one of his sunniest works, and thatâ€™s how itâ€™s played here with Brendelâ€™s piano providing the beautifully phrased melodies and, in the Andante, perfectly judged and placed trills. Mackerras and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra provide the forward motion and sprightly vigor the piece demands but doesnâ€™t always get. The Concerto No. 17 dates from 1784, two years later than its disc mate, and is a more intimate work, with touches of drama in the first movement and a hint of the tragic beneath the graceful surface of the Andante. That movement also sports some fetching wind playing as the orchestra again shines under Mackerrasâ€™ baton. These are elegant performances with more than enough energy to keep the works from just being "pretty," making this one of those discs that youâ€™ll want to hear over and over again. -- Dan Davis
Country USA
Brand Decca
Manufacturer PHILIPS
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 028947569305
Model K453
ReleaseDate 2006-05-09
UnitCount 1
UPCs 028947569305
EANs 0028947569305

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