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Murray Perahia's excellent set of Mozart Piano Concertos established his reputation as a master pianist beyond all doubt. He is a true keyboard poet, able to suffuse with meaning even the simplest phrase through sheer elegance of expression and sensitivity of touch. And of all the pianists who also conduct this music from the keyboard, Perahia achieves the most satisfactory orchestral response. You never get the sense that he's cutting the music short because he's got to lift his hands and give a cue. His cycle of Mozart concertos is available in a big box and on separate discs (except for the early Concerto No. Eight-- heaven only knows why). For more than two decades, it's been one of the very best. --David Hurwitz