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Mozart: Symphonies - Jaap ter Linden        (2 of 3 found this review helpful)
  July 13, 2005

This inexpensive set is a real bargain. The recording quality is excellent and the performances are spirited, leaving little to be desired. The series ends with a refreshing version of the 'Jupiter' which brings out all the grandeur and exitement of Mozart's masterpiece. Whilst there may be finer ... more
Mozart: Piano Concertos (complete)        (6 of 6 found this review helpful)
  July 2, 2005

The idea of issuing the complete Mozart piano concertos on SACD is very laudible, however it is a project worthy of the very best. Unfortunately this set does not fill the bill. Firstly, the original recordings are PCM and it shows (I have only listened to the stereo layer). Yes, this is an ... more

 
 
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DSD recordings of Mozart Piano Concertos.
July 11, 2007
Congratulations to Pentatone who will be releasing a DSD recording of K415 & K491 in September, this will bring the total to four! The CD catalogue is awash with recordings from the likes of Brendel, Perahia, Uchida, Goode, etc, etc, so why have the recording companies been so reluctant to give us SACD versions? 2006 was the 250th anniversary of ... more
DSD recordings of Mozart Piano Concertos.
July 10, 2007
Does anyone share my surprise at the lack of DSD recorded Mozart Piano Concertos? There are only 3 SACDs covering 5 concertos. No K467, no K488, a very sparse coverage indeed. Can anyone suggest a reason for this? ... more
Discussion: Mozart: Piano Concertos (complete)
July 3, 2005
The Horowitz is superb. No-one has mentioned the magnificent cycle by Brendel with ASMF and Marriner, and for a more up to date cycle that by Richard Goode and the Orpheus has some magical moments. ... more
Discussion: Mozart: Piano Concertos (complete)
June 30, 2005
The idea of issuing the complete Mozart piano concertos on SACD is very laudible, however it is a project worthy of the very best. Unfortunately this set does not fill the bill. Firstly, the original recordings are PCM and it shows. Yes, this is an inexpensive set but that does not excuse poor recordings. For example K488 sounds as though the piano ... more
Discussion: Music for Organ, Brass and Timpani
February 2, 2005
In fact it is still not available! ... more