Rubinstein Collection, Vol. 61: Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos.

Rubinstein Collection, Vol. 61: Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 17, 20 21 23 24
- RUBINSTEIN ARTHUR
- MUSICA CLASICA
- INTERNATIONAL
- MUSIC
It's a shame Rubinstein didn't record more of Mozart's music, for his obvious affinity for the composer shines through these 1958-1960 stereo recordings of five concertos. Rubinstein's Mozart is forthright--he refuses to sentimentalize by swooning over the music's beauties or to indulge in larger-than-life playing that would rupture its classical framework. Even in the famous Andante of the 21st Concerto, his melting legato traces the curve of the melody without excess. Moderation was his byword, so while there are times one could wish for over-the-top risk taking--a more unbuttoned Allegro of the K. 453, a tad more melodrama in the first movement of the K. 466, some extra sizzle in the outer movements of K. 488--what we have is built to last for the long term. These are performances you can't get tired of. There's a general sense of rightness about tempo choices, and everything, from the singing tone to the exquisite phrasing to the perfectly managed transitions, reflects a master pianist playing music he feels deeply. The accompaniments are fine and the transfers significantly improved over past issues. --Dan Davis
Country USA
Brand Sony
Manufacturer Sony Classical
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 781417412
ReleaseDate 2001-01-09
UnitCount 2
Format Original recording remastered
UPCs 090266306121
EANs 0090266306121

Country	USA
Brand	Sony
Manufacturer	Sony Classical
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	781417412
ReleaseDate	2001-01-09
UnitCount	2
Format	Original recording remastered
UPCs	090266306121
EANs	0090266306121

Rubinstein Collection, Vol. 61: Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 17, 20 21 23 24

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