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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 14-MAY-1996
CD Reviews
Concerto recordings that would have pleased Mozart himself
A. Michaelson | Bay Area, CA | 07/10/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Geza Anda is not as familiar a name in the world of classical piano as is a Daniel Barenboim, Artur Rubenstein, Vladimir Ashkenazy, or Vladimir Horowitz; however, this recording of Mozart's 17th, 21st, and 6th concertos for piano show that Anda's ability to interpret Mozart is perhaps equal to that of the aforementioned pianists. The recording is splendid. It doesn't sound cold, despite the fact that it once carried a reputation for lacking emotion. Instead it sounds very classical, as Mozart would have liked it to have been played. Critics are so used to everything being interpreted romantically(even if it's not from the romantic period) that they forget that some pieces are not meant to be as utterly emotional as a work by Chopin or Liszt. Anda brings out the beauty and life from these mozart piano concertos and does quite a good job with the orchestra which he conducts from the piano. I've heard many versions of these concertos, from many stylistically different pianists like Uchida and Argerich. As far as I'm concerned, Anda performs these concertos better than all others, plus his cadenzas are majestic. On top of that, the sound is perfect, sounding as if it were just recently recorded. Plus at midprice, you couldn't ask for more. This CD truly a bargain, and I highly recommend it to anybody looking for a great interpretation of Mozart."
Great Performance
hrhdah | Plano, Texas United States | 10/21/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Do yourself a favor, and purchase this over the Serkin (Deutsche Grammophon) version. Anda really shines on the Andante of no. 21. Great Interpretation, Great Performance, and Great Value."
The Best 17 ever!
A. Michaelson | 08/11/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Geza Anda's playing is stellar. After hearing his #17 you won't be able to tolerate anyone else's. Geza Anda was to Mozart what Glen Gould was to Bach. His #21 is beautiful, too."
The finest performances of Nos. 17 and 21
D. R. Schryer | Poquoson, VA United States | 12/26/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Geza Anda's performance of Mozart's 21st piano concerto is simply gorgeous. All other performances pale before it. His performance of the 17th concerto is also superb and No. 6 makes a welcome filler. No one who loves Mozart should pass up this disc."
What leaves a lasting impression
Peter Chordas | Portland, OR USA | 04/11/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"More often than not, the first time you hear a piece of music and it catches your ear, it is that rendition which benchmarks all others for you. I grew up with this album so it naturally has more meaning to me (years of listening to its nuances, tempo, and performance) than others. So this recording is my personal bias.
I love both of piano concertos; No. 17 & No. 21. My recording doesn't have the addtional Concerto #6 which was obviously added later. Geza Anda plays artistically (not mechanically or lack of emotion)and the orchestra supports him full heartedly. But just knowing the other two concertos well I think qualify me to say that if you wish to introduce someone to classical music, this may be the very disc that will hook them for life. It's expressive and easy to listen to and Mozart certainly was a Master of beautiful music."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
