- Audio CD (Jun 1 2010)
- Number of Discs: 8
- Format: Box set
- Label: EMI Classics
- ASIN: B000002S26
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #74 in Music > Classical > Ballets & Dances > Minuets
- #88 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Rondos
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool, but profound.,
This review is from: Saemtl. Werke Fuer Solo-Klavie (Audio CD)
While his piano sonatas and variation works are often recorded, I tend to have the most fun in playing the lesser known works that often give the most direct view on Mozart's genius. Looking through the catalogue I had little doubt that Gieseking's collection would give me the most bang for the buck (check out the German Amazon site) and good old Walter did not disappoint.In old mono recordings that are noisy, lack soundstage, yet sound surprisingly well, Gieseking offers us an almost complete edition of all Mozart's works for solo piano. His style that can best be described as clear, cool and very precise, approaches Mozart from a decidedly non-romantic, non-neurotic perspective. In short: a perfect Uchida antidote. Giesekings tempos in the Sonatas tend to be at the high side, but his exemplary technique -what a left hand!- prevents the interpretations from ever sounding stressed. Although I can pick some instances where a little more involvement could have paid off, e.g. in the small funeral march KV 453a or in the c-minor Fantasie KV 396, one of Goulds rare Mozart miracles, the playing throughout is exemplary. All those who claim that Gieseking would be too cold only need to listen to this version of the great a-minor sonata KV310. While it clearly stays within the boundaries of classicism it is on par with Lipatti's version in delivering a direct and profound dramatic statement. This classic has been in the catalogue for 50 years and for many more to come. I hope that more of Gieseking's Bach performances will find their way to the cd, since the clarity and drive that his Mozart interpretations exude must have resulted in some great Bach.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mozart at his best,
By "erwcpa" (McAllen, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Saemtl. Werke Fuer Solo-Klavie (Audio CD)
These interpretations of Mozart have been part of my library since I was 14, back in the 70's. Originally issued by Angel in the mid 50's, they were rereleased on Seraphim, which was then the budget label for Angel. Listening to these recordings, one cannot help but notice the attention Gieseking gives to the steady timing. He does not take the liberties that other pianists have been known to take with some music of this era. Is it any wonder that some musical purists consider these interpretations seminal? These CD's are a worthy addition to any classical library (although I can't help but reminisce about the fact that I paid $27.39 for the 11 record set when I bought it almost 30 years ago).
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3.6 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mozart at his best,
By "erwcpa" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Saemtl. Werke Fuer Solo-Klavie (Audio CD)
These interpretations of Mozart have been part of my library since I was 14, back in the 70's. Originally issued by Angel in the mid 50's, they were rereleased on Seraphim, which was then the budget label for Angel. Listening to these recordings, one cannot help but notice the attention Gieseking gives to the steady timing. He does not take the liberties that other pianists have been known to take with some music of this era. Is it any wonder that some musical purists consider these interpretations seminal? These CD's are a worthy addition to any classical library (although I can't help but reminisce about the fact that I paid $27.39 for the 11 record set when I bought it almost 30 years ago). 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Get Past The Sound - It's A Treasure,
By Marshall Vandruff "marshallart.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Saemtl. Werke Fuer Solo-Klavie (Audio CD)
Yes, they are old recordings, but that's part of the appeal. I've spent twenty years listening to the digitally recorded Mitsuko Uchida and Daniel Barenboim sets, so this took some getting used to for the fact that it's more distantly mic'd and with thinner frequency response, but after a few listenings as background music, they become light, lovely raindrops. A plus is that it includes works that are often neglected in sonata collections, like the little pieces Mozart wrote when he was five and six years old. This may not be your first choice unless you like to start with old recordings and move to newer ones, but if you are collecting more than one set, don't miss Gieseking.
11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Full Price for a Boxset of Mono Records That Comes in 8,
By BLee "bpslee" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Saemtl. Werke Fuer Solo-Klavie (Audio CD)
There is an Amazon.com review (on Annie Fischer's Complete Beethoven Sonatas) which says Geiseking's Mozart are all "faceless and anonymous". As I don't really know when I will finish listening to them all, I am really in no position to say one way or the other. After having heard more than half of them, my first impression is, his playing is very disciplined, yet with a lot of grace and style. But contrary to what one may expect, Geiseking could also be surprisingly slow in tempo at times. Yes, he could be poetic too, but he hardly swings. His 511, for instance, could perhaps be a little more poetic. His left hand, perhaps rightly so for Mozart, never thunders. But when the drama of the music requires so, it could be very explosive. Otherwise, his left hand is always at least one step down if not two, be it harmonic or polyphonic... I don't refer to Geiseking's Mozart that often as I like his Songs Without Words better, and I like his Debussy even more. His Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 is one of the best that one could expect. Finally on the recording. For recording of the 50's with such a label concerning an artist of his stature, I'm afraid the sound quality is somewhat below expectation. All in all, I expect the price of these historic recordings to come down a bit for the benefit of all Mozart lovers. |
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