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"Mozart³"
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WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
sonata in B flat major K 333
sonata in F major K 332
sonata in C major K 330
PianoNews 04-2014:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonatas No. 10 KV 330, No. 12 KV 332
and No. 13 KV 333
Susanna Artzt, piano
Orlando Records or 0009
(distribution: Naxos)
The Croatian-born, Vienna-based pianist Susanna Artzt, who was discovered by
Paul Badura-Skoda, is one of the most promising talents of the younger
generation of female pianists. Playing with supreme facility and great delicacy
of touch, she here performs the Mozart sonatas KV 330, 332 and 333 with lots of
imagination and many poignant moments. Fine dynamic nuancing, unhurried
tempi, and clear and intelligent phrasing characterise this young woman's
playing. The trills effervesce so lightly; and Artzt often holds the final chords
right back, as in the opening Allegro of Sonata No. 13 KV 333, leaving a
movement almost in suspension the moment it dies away. No caesura seems
inappropriate, no ritardando overdone. Just how one would like to hear Mozart.
Ernst Hoffmann
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Classic CD
Susanna Artzt: Mozart Sonatas for Valentine's Day
Susanna Artzt: Mozart Sonatas, Orlando records
(dawa) The KV 330s sonatas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – and rarely have
they sounded more graceful and elegant. The Vienna-based pianist Susanna
Artzt is highly regarded in this country for her approach to the pieces she
plays: thought through to the smallest detail.
True to form, in "her Mozart" the ethereal-intellectual element prevails with
razor-sharp finesse. And that's how it should be. Nothing flashy, nothing
superficial adorns these interpretations. In the B flat major Sonata KV 333, for
instance, she changes her narrative style from reserved sentimentality to final
joviality, keeping her composure at all times as is proper.
The F major Sonata KV 332, with its opening alternation between unconditional
major tonality and minor-key dramatics, presents itself to the listener as an
airily played succession of variants, with drive right from the start. Enchanting,
especially the splendid hunting theme. Equally, in the popular C major Sonata
KV 330 the Austrian pianist demonstrates not only her affinity with, but also her
aptitude for the Vienna Classics domain. In the effervescent closing Allegretto,
Artzt offers a compelling display of sure-handed technique. A worthwhile
recording since it's a really loving rendition and one that doesn't strain after
effects.
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Maurice RAVEL
Franz SCHREKER*
Frédéric CHOPIN
Franz Xaver MOZART*
Maurice RAVEL
*World première recordings
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CLAUDE DEBUSSY
LILI BOULANGER
ALEXANDER SCRIABIN
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Links to youtube:
W.A.MOZART sonata in F major K 332, 3rd mov.: Allegro assai
F.CHOPIN Nocturne in E flat major, op.9/2
F.Chopin Nocturne in D flat major, op.27/2
Susanna Artzt: Mozart Sonatas, Orlando records
(dawa) The KV 330s sonatas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – and rarely have
they sounded more graceful and elegant. The Vienna-based pianist Susanna
Artzt is highly regarded in this country for her approach to the pieces she
plays: thought through to the smallest detail.
True to form, in "her Mozart" the ethereal-intellectual element prevails with
razor-sharp finesse. And that's how it should be. Nothing flashy, nothing
superficial adorns these interpretations. In the B flat major Sonata KV 333, for
instance, she changes her narrative style from reserved sentimentality to final
joviality, keeping her composure at all times as is proper.
The F major Sonata KV 332, with its opening alternation between unconditional
major tonality and minor-key dramatics, presents itself to the listener as an
airily played succession of variants, with drive right from the start. Enchanting,
especially the splendid hunting theme. Equally, in the popular C major Sonata
KV 330 the Austrian pianist demonstrates not only her affinity with, but also her
aptitude for the Vienna Classics domain. In the effervescent closing Allegretto,
Artzt offers a compelling display of sure-handed technique. A worthwhile
recording since it's a really loving rendition and one that doesn't strain after
effects.
_______________________________________________________________
Maurice RAVEL
Franz SCHREKER*
Frédéric CHOPIN
Franz Xaver MOZART*
Maurice RAVEL
*World première recordings
_______________________________________________________________
CLAUDE DEBUSSY
LILI BOULANGER
ALEXANDER SCRIABIN
_______________________________________________________________
Links to youtube:
W.A.MOZART sonata in F major K 332, 3rd mov.: Allegro assai
F.CHOPIN Nocturne in E flat major, op.9/2
F.Chopin Nocturne in D flat major, op.27/2
La Valse, Poème chorégrafique pour
piano seul
3 Waltzes op. 64
Walzer-Impromptu op. 9/1
Walzer-Impromptu op. 9/2
6 Polonoises mélancoliques op. 17
Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn
Menuet antique
IMAGES I
Reflets dans l´eau
Hommage à Rameau
Mouvement
L´ISLE JOYEUSE
ESTAMPES
Pagodes
Soirée dans Grenade
Jardins sous la pluie
TROIS MORCEAUX POUR PIANO
D´un vieux jardin
D´un jardin clair
Cortège
5 PRÉLUDES, op.16
Andante
Allegro
Andante cantabile
Lento
Allegretto
SONATE Nr. 5, op. 53
