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JohnL | Alexander, NC United States | 03/09/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Jeno Jando is certainly a wonderful pianist who plays these two Mozart concertos with much enthusiasm and warmth. No.11 (K.413) dates from Mozart's "early" days in Vienna, but it is very likable. No.22 (K.482) dates from about 3 years later, late 1785. Some have described this work as the "Queen" of all his Piano Concertos. The woodwind writing is absolutely marvelous, particularly in the middle movement. Clarinets are used that add beautiful tonal color to this great concerto. The sound quality is very good, and the performance is polished. Only reason I gave this 4 stars is because, although very good, it is not quite up to par with Murray Perahia's versions with the English Chamber Orchestra. But still, at this price, this release would be difficult to match."