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1. Macha
2. L'amour A La Francaise
3. Dolly
4. L'amour Ne Dure Qu'un Temps
5. La Fievre Acheteuse
6. Les Aimants
7. Le Saints
8. Le Grand Collectionneur
9. Quand Les Femmes S'en Vont!
10. Barbara
11. Les Chroniques D'anna
12. L'inspiration
13. Les Actrices

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Mozart:The Complete Piano Sonatas and Variations
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 Mozart:The Complete Piano Sonatas and Variations

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ASIN: B00004YA0U
Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

  1. I: Allegro
  2. II: Andante
  3. III: Allegro
  4. I: Allegro Assai
  5. II: Adagio
  6. III: Presto
  7. I: Allegro Moderato
  8. II: Andante Amoroso
  9. III: Rondeau: Allegro
  10. I: Adagio
  11. II: Menuetto I - Menuetto II
  12. III: Allegro
  13. I: Allegro
  14. II: Andante
  15. III: Presto

Tracks:

  1. I: Allegro
  2. II: Rondeau En Polonaise: Andante
  3. III: Tema (Andante) Con Variazioni (I-XII)
  4. I: Allegro Con Spirito
  5. II: Andante Un Poco Adagio
  6. III: Rondeau: Allegretto Grazioso
  7. I: Allegro Maestoso
  8. II: Andante Cantabile Con Espressione
  9. III: Presto

Tracks:

  1. I: Allegro Con Spirito
  2. II: Andantino Con Espressione
  3. III: Rondeau: Allegro
  4. I: Allegro Moderato
  5. II: Andante Cantabile
  6. III: Allegretto
  7. I: Tema (Andante Grazioso) Con Variazioni (I-VI)
  8. II: Menuetto - Trio
  9. III: Alla Turca: Allegretto
  10. I: Allegro
  11. II: Adagio
  12. III: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

  1. I: Allegro
  2. II: Andante Cantabile
  3. III: Allegretto Grazioso
  4. Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Piu Allegro - Tempo I
  5. I: Molto Allegro
  6. II: Adagio
  7. III: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

  1. I: Allegro
  2. II: Andante Cantabile
  3. III: Allegretto
  4. I: Allegro
  5. II: Andante
  6. III: Rondo
  7. I: Allegro
  8. II: Adagio
  9. III: Allegretto
  10. I: Allegro
  11. II: Adagio
  12. III: Allegretto

Tracks:

  1. Tema ('Laat Ons Juichen'): Allegretto
  2. Variation 1
  3. Variation 2
  4. Variation 3
  5. Variation 4
  6. Variation 5
  7. Variation 6
  8. Variation 7: Adagio
  9. Variation 8: Tempo I
  10. Tema (Air): Allegro
  11. Variation 1
  12. Variation 2
  13. Variation 3
  14. Variation 4
  15. Variation 5: Adagio
  16. Variation 6: Tempo I
  17. Variation 7
  18. Tema (Menuetto): Andante
  19. Variation 1
  20. Variation 2
  21. Variation 3
  22. Variation 4
  23. Variation 5: Adagio
  24. Variation 6: Allegretto
  25. Tema (Menuet)
  26. Variation 1
  27. Variation 2
  28. Variation 3
  29. Variation 4
  30. Variation 5
  31. Variation 6
  32. Variation 7
  33. Variation 8
  34. Variation 9
  35. Variation 10
  36. Variation 11: Adagio
  37. Variation 12: Allegro
  38. Tema (Air): Allegretto
  39. Variation 1
  40. Variation 2
  41. Variation 3
  42. Variation 4
  43. Variation 5
  44. Variation 6
  45. Variation 7
  46. Variation 8: Tempo Di Menuetto
  47. Variation 9
  48. Variation 10: Allegretto
  49. Variation 11
  50. Variation 12: Molto Adagio
  51. Allegretto

Tracks:

  1. Tema
  2. Variation 1
  3. Variation 2
  4. Variation 3
  5. Variation 4
  6. Variation 5
  7. Variation 6
  8. Variation 7
  9. Variation 8
  10. Variation 9
  11. Variation 10
  12. Variation 11: Adagio
  13. Variation 12: Allegro
  14. Tema
  15. Variation 1
  16. Variation 2
  17. Variation 3
  18. Variation 4
  19. Variation 5
  20. Variation 6
  21. Variation 7
  22. Variation 8
  23. Variation 9
  24. Variation 10
  25. Variation 11: Adagio
  26. Variation 12: Presto
  27. Tema: Andante
  28. Variation 1
  29. Variation 2
  30. Variation 3
  31. Variation 4
  32. Variation 5
  33. Variation 6
  34. Variation 7
  35. Variation 8: Adagio
  36. Variation 9: Allegro
  37. Tempo Di Tema
  38. Tema
  39. Variation 1
  40. Variation 2
  41. Variation 3
  42. Variation 4
  43. Variation 5
  44. Variation 6
  45. Variation 7: Adagio
  46. Variation 8: Allegro
  47. Tema
  48. Variation 1
  49. Variation 2
  50. Variation 3
  51. Variation 4
  52. Variation 5
  53. Variation 6

Tracks:

  1. Tema: Allegretto
  2. Variation 1
  3. Variation 2
  4. Variation 3
  5. Variation 4
  6. Variation 5
  7. Variation 6
  8. Variation 7
  9. Variation 8
  10. Variation 9: Adagio
  11. Variation 10: Allegro
  12. (Tempo I)
  13. Tema: Allegretto
  14. Variation 1
  15. Variation 2
  16. Variation 3
  17. Variation 4
  18. Variation 5
  19. Variation 6
  20. Variation 7
  21. Variation 8
  22. Variation 9
  23. Variation 10
  24. Variation 11: Adagio
  25. Variation 12: Allegro
  26. (Tempo I)
  27. Tema: Allegretto
  28. Variation 1
  29. Variation 2
  30. Variation 3
  31. Variation 4
  32. Variation 5
  33. Variation 6
  34. Tema
  35. Variation 1
  36. Variation 2
  37. Variation 3
  38. Variation 4
  39. Variation 5
  40. Variation 6
  41. Variation 7
  42. Variation 8: Adagio
  43. Variation 9: Allegro
  44. (Tempo I)
  45. Tema
  46. Variation 1
  47. Variation 2
  48. Variation 3
  49. Variation 4
  50. Variation 5
  51. Variation 6
  52. Variation 7: Adagio
  53. Variation 8: Allegro
  54. (Tempo I)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars like sparkling mineral water.......2006-12-22

It is something near to a cleansing experience to listen through the Mozart piano repertoire as performed by Daniel Barenboim.

For starters, Mozart achieves his sparest, cleanest, most limpid lines when writing for solo piano. Then comes Daniel Barenboim, whose reading of Mozart is crisply and unemotionally classical. Not for him the drawn-out keyboard soliloquy. On the contrary, Barenboim gives us Mozart, only Mozart, and nothing but Mozart, clean and shimmering as sparkling mineral water.

This is not to say that Barenboim as pianist is unfeeling. On the contrary, the Fantasia in C Minor - to choose just one example with almost random lack of care - is quite moving. But not with a flourish. Rather, with almost sinewy restraint. The presentation represents a fine grasp of the master composer, nurtured with discipline across the length and breadth of the voluminous sonatas.

Indeed, the sheer volume of the Mozart piano sonatas is intimidating. It is astonishing to imagine one man having mastered it as Barenboim has. EMI Classics has done us the favor of collecting these two gentlemen's asynchronic collaboration in one set, affordable at that.

If Mozart is a musician for the ages and Barenboim a performer who left a formidable imprint on the twentieth century, their collaboration as represented in these recordings is a watershed that will need to be referenced by students of classical piano for at least another hundred years, or until people can only remember as far back as the Dixie Chicks.

Buy Barenboim on Mozart before that happens, and so stick your thumb in the dike against the evil day.

1 out of 5 stars Soulless Rendition.......2005-10-16

I have several artists' renditions of Mozart's piano sonatas in my library. Daniel Barenboim's is the worst. His technique is timid. His rendition is soulless and perfunctory. I regret purchasing this collection. The best rendition I have is the collection of Glenn Gould. If you like Mozart's piano sonatas played the way Mozart intended, give Barenboim a pass and listen to Gould.

5 out of 5 stars Lovely.......2005-03-17

As a pianist myself, I love Barenboim's playing. He does not play Mozart too Beethoven like. His performances are usually VERY good, and this is one example. Also includes the complete variations, which are very nice. The sound quality is excellent. Very highly recommended.

"The sonatas of Mozart are unique: too easy for children, too difficult for adults. Children are given Mozart to play because of the quantity of notes; grown ups avoid him because of the quality of notes." - Artur Schnabel

5 out of 5 stars Top notch performances.......2004-06-17

Daniel Barenboim played this whole set with an interesting approach to WAM . The notations about classical , beethovenian style are always hazardous.
When you are a musician you must avoid in the cliche , and you should feel the music as a whole and the playing must be the consequence of a overlong process that begins in your soul , then your inner mood , your intellect and finally your fingers. I remark the aspect when you are in front of Mozart, Beethoven Wagner, Bruckner, Bach , Schubert and Bartok , because these composers are in a highest level than the others and the music itself is merely a device for expressing deeper issues.
That's why this set is superb. Barenboim plays a Mozart rich in expresiveness , he gives to Mozart presence .
Barenboim plays music as Vegh or Furtwangler did it , always seeking the landscape far beyond the score . That's why they are so original in their performances . The rapture is not a device for exhibite his skills , it''s the final product of a long process.
Acquire this set. It's an unvaluable treasure.

4 out of 5 stars Very good, but a bit misleading?.......2004-05-15

Barenboim playing Mozart has his critics, who say he's "too Beethovian" when performing Mozart's piano sonatas and piano concertos. I disagree; I love his style. Others might not.

My only complaint with this 8 CD set is that the advertised piano sonatas occupy the first 5 CDs; the last three are piano variations -- interesting, but not of the quality of the sonatas themselves. Surely a less-expensive 5-CD set, providing just the sonatas advertised in the title, would offer better value for money. On the other hand, 5 great CDs for $48 isn't a bad deal.
Mozart: Complete Solo Piano Works
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Full Price for a Boxset of Mono Records That Comes in 8
  • Cool, but profound.
  • Mozart at his best
 Mozart: Complete Solo Piano Works

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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002S26
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

  1. Menuette & Trio In G Major, KV1
  2. Menuette In F Major, KV2
  3. Allegro In B Flat Major, KV3
  4. Menuette In F Major, KV4
  5. Menuette In F Major, KV5
  6. 8 Variations In G Major. KV24
  7. 7 Variationen In D Major, uber Willem van Nassau, KV25
  8. 6 Variationen In F Major, uber ein Allegretto, KV54
  9. Menuette In D Major, KV94
  10. 6 Variations In G Major 'Mio caro Adone', KV180
  11. 12 Variations In C major 'Menuette von J. CH. Fischer, KV179
  12. Klaviersonate Nr. 1 In C major, KV279: I. Allegro
  13. Klaviersonate Nr. 1 In C major, KV279: II. Andante
  14. Klaviersonate Nr. 1 In C major, KV 279: III. Allegro
  15. Klaviersonate Nr. 2 In F Major, KV280: I. Allegro assai
  16. Klaviersonate Nr. 2 In F Major, KV280: II. Adagio
  17. Klaviersonate Nr. 2 In F Major, KV280: III. Presto
  18. Klaviersonate No. 3 In B Flat Major, KV 281: 1. Allegro
  19. Klaviersonate No. 3 In B Flat Major KV 281: II. Andante amoroso
  20. Klaviersonate No. 3 In B Flat Major KV 281: III. Rondo (allegro)

Tracks:

  1. Klaviersonate Nr. 4 In E Flat Major, KV 282: I. Adagio
  2. Klaviersonate Nr. 4 In E Flat Major, KV 282: II. Minuetto I & II
  3. Klaviersonate Nr. 4 In E Flat Major, KV 282: III. Allegro
  4. Klaviersonate Nr. 5 In G Major, KV 283: I. Allegro
  5. Klaviersonate Nr. 5 In G Major, KV 283: II. Andante
  6. Klaviersonate Nr. 5 In G Major, KV 283: III. Presto
  7. Sonatensatz (Allegro) In G Minor, KV 312
  8. Klaviersonate Nr. 6 In D Major, K284: I. Allegro
  9. Klaviersonate Nr. 6 In D Major, K284: II. Rondo & Polonaise (Andante)
  10. Klaviersonate Nr. 6 In D Major, K284: III. Tema Con Variazioni
  11. Klaviersonate Nr. 7 In C Major, K309: I. Allegro con spirito
  12. Klaviersonate Nr. 7 In C Major, K309: II. Andante un poco Adagio
  13. Klaviersonate Nr. 7 In C Major, K309: III. Rondo (Allegretto grazioso)

Tracks:

  1. Klaviersonate Nr. 9 In D Major, KV 311: I. Allegro con spirto
  2. Klaviersonate Nr. 9 In D Major, KV 311: II. Adante con espressione
  3. Klaviersonate Nr. 9 In D Major, KV 311: III. Rondo (Allegro)
  4. Klaviersonate Nr. 8 In A Minor, KV 310: I. Allegro maestoso
  5. Klaviersonate Nr. 8 In A Minor, KV 310: II. Andante cantibile con espressione
  6. Klaviersonate Nr. 8 In A Minor, KV 310: III. Presto
  7. 12 Variations In E Flat Major uber 'Je suis Lindor,' KV 354
  8. Capriccio In C Major KV 395
  9. 12 Variations In C Major, uber 'Ah, ous dirai-je Maman,' KV 265
  10. Klaviersonate Nr. 10 In C Major, KV 330: I. Allegro Moderato
  11. Klaviersonate Nr. 10 In C Major, KV 330: II. Andante Cantabile
  12. Klaviersonate Nr. 10 In C Major, KV 330: III. Allegretto

Tracks:

  1. Klaviersonate Nr. 11 In A Major, K.331: I. Tema (Adante graziosa)
  2. Klaviersonate Nr. 11 In A Major, K.331: II. Minuetto
  3. Klaviersonate Nr. 11 In A Major, K.331: III. Alla turca (Allegretto)
  4. Klaviersonate Nr. 12 In F Major, K.332: I. Allegro
  5. Klaviersonate Nr. 12 In F Major, K.332: II. Adagio
  6. Klaviersonate Nr. 12 In F Major, K.332: III. Allegro assai
  7. 12 Variationen In E Flat Major uber 'La belle Francoise,' K 353
  8. 9 Variationen In C Major uber 'Lison dormait,' KV 264
  9. Klaviersonate Nr. 13 In B Flat Major, K.333: I. Allegro
  10. Klaviersonate Nr. 13 In B Flat Major, K.333: II. Adante cantabile
  11. Klaviersonate Nr. 13 In B Flat Major, K.333: III. Allegretto grazioso

Tracks:

  1. 8 Menuette Mit Trios, KV 315 A
  2. 8 Variationen In F Major uber den Marsch aus 'Les Mariages samnites'
  3. Sonatensatz (Allegro) In B Flat Major, KV 400
  4. Fantasie mit einer Fuge In C Major KV 394
  5. Fuge In G Minor , KV 401
  6. Fantasie In C Minor KV 396
  7. Fantasie D Minor, KV 397
  8. Suite In C Major, KV 399: Ouverture - Allegro - Allemande - Courante - Sarabande
  9. 6 Variationen In F Major uber 'Salve tu, Domine,' KV 398

Tracks:

  1. Kliener Trauermarsch In C Minor, KV 453a
  2. 8 Variationen In A Major uber 'Come un' agnello,' KV 460
  3. 10 Variationen In G Major uber 'Unser dummer Pobel meint,' KV 455
  4. Fantasie In C Minor , KV 475
  5. Klaviersonate Nr. 14 In C Minor, KV 457: I. Allegro
  6. Klaviersonate Nr. 14 In C Minor, KV 457: II. Adagio
  7. Klaviersonate Nr. 14 In C Minor, KV 457: III. Molto allegro
  8. Samtliche Klavierwerke: Rondo In D Major, KV485
  9. Sonatensatz & Menuett In B Flat Major, KV 498a: Allegro
  10. Sonatensatz & Menuett In B Flat Major, KV 498a: Menuette (Allegretto)
  11. 12 Variationen In B Flat Major uber ein Allegretto, KV 500

Tracks:

  1. 6 deutsche Tanze mit Trios, KV 509
  2. Rondo In A Minor, KV 511
  3. Klaviersonate Nr. 18 F Major, KV533: I. Allegro
  4. Klaviersonate Nr. 18 F Major, KV533: II. Andante
  5. Rondo In F Major, KV 494
  6. Adagio In B Minor, K 540
  7. Klaviersonate Nr. 15 In C Major, KV 545: I. Allegro
  8. Klaviersonate Nr. 15 In C Major, KV 545: II. Andante
  9. Klaviersonate Nr. 15 In C Major, KV 545: III. Rondo (Allegretto)
  10. Klaviersonate Nr. 19 In F Major, KV 547a: I. Allegro
  11. Klaviersonate Nr. 19 In F Major, KV 547a: II. Rondo (Allegretto)

Tracks:

  1. Klaviersonate Nr. 16 In B Flat Major, KV 570: I. Allegro
  2. Klaviersonate Nr. 16 In B Flat Major, KV 570: II. Adagio
  3. Klaviersonate Nr. 16 In B Flat Major, KV 570: III. Allegretto
  4. 9 Variationen In D Major uber ein Menuett von Duport, KV 573
  5. Eine Kleine Gigue In G Major, K. 574
  6. Klaviersonate Nr. 17 In D Major, KV 576: I. Allegro
  7. Klaviersonate Nr. 17 In D Major, KV 576: II. Adagio
  8. Klaviersonate Nr. 17 In D Major, KV 576: III. Allegretto
  9. Adantino In E Flat Major, KV 236
  10. Menuette In D Major, KV 355
  11. Adagio In C Major, KV 356
  12. 8 Variationen In F Major uber 'Ein Weib ist das herrlischste Ding,' KV 613
  13. Rondo In F Major, KV 616

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars If you enjoy the sound of static, buy this!!.......2006-10-17

The sound quality is so poor in this recording that it is difficult at best to enjoy. I suppose if you play your music at extremely low volume, or are used to listening on a poor quality stereo (think victrola sound), then maybe you could get past the static noise. Quite a shame, considering what a masterfully performed, complete set this makes.

3 out of 5 stars Full Price for a Boxset of Mono Records That Comes in 8.......2005-12-15


There is an Amazon.com review (on Annie Fischer's Complete Beethoven Sonatas) which says Geiseking's Mozart are all "faceless and anonymous". As I don't really know when I will finish listening to them all, I am really in no position to say one way or the other.

After having heard more than half of them, my first impression is, his playing is very disciplined, yet with a lot of grace and style. But contrary to what one may expect, Geiseking could also be surprisingly slow in tempo at times. Yes, he could be poetic too, but he hardly swings. His 511, for instance, could perhaps be a little more poetic. His left hand, perhaps rightly so for Mozart, never thunders. But when the drama of the music requires so, it could be very explosive. Otherwise, his left hand is always at least one step down if not two, be it harmonic or polyphonic...

I don't refer to Geiseking's Mozart that often as I like his Songs Without Words better, and I like his Debussy even more. His Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 is one of the best that one could expect. Finally on the recording. For recording of the 50's with such a label concerning an artist of his stature, I'm afraid the sound quality is somewhat below expectation. All in all, I expect the price of these historic recordings to come down a bit for the benefit of all Mozart lovers.

5 out of 5 stars Cool, but profound........2003-01-03

While his piano sonatas and variation works are often recorded, I tend to have the most fun in playing the lesser known works that often give the most direct view on Mozart's genius. Looking through the catalogue I had little doubt that Gieseking's collection would give me the most bang for the buck (check out the German Amazon site) and good old Walter did not disappoint.

In old mono recordings that are noisy, lack soundstage, yet sound surprisingly well, Gieseking offers us an almost complete edition of all Mozart's works for solo piano. His style that can best be described as clear, cool and very precise, approaches Mozart from a decidedly non-romantic, non-neurotic perspective. In short: a perfect Uchida antidote.

Giesekings tempos in the Sonatas tend to be at the high side, but his exemplary technique -what a left hand!- prevents the interpretations from ever sounding stressed. Although I can pick some instances where a little more involvement could have paid off, e.g. in the small funeral march KV 453a or in the c-minor Fantasie KV 396, one of Goulds rare Mozart miracles, the playing throughout is exemplary.

All those who claim that Gieseking would be too cold only need to listen to this version of the great a-minor sonata KV310. While it clearly stays within the boundaries of classicism it is on par with Lipatti's version in delivering a direct and profound dramatic statement.

This classic has been in the catalogue for 50 years and for many more to come. I hope that more of Gieseking's Bach performances will find their way to the cd, since the clarity and drive that his Mozart interpretations exude must have resulted in some great Bach.

5 out of 5 stars Mozart at his best.......2000-06-17

These interpretations of Mozart have been part of my library since I was 14, back in the 70's. Originally issued by Angel in the mid 50's, they were rereleased on Seraphim, which was then the budget label for Angel.

Listening to these recordings, one cannot help but notice the attention Gieseking gives to the steady timing. He does not take the liberties that other pianists have been known to take with some music of this era.

Is it any wonder that some musical purists consider these interpretations seminal? These CD's are a worthy addition to any classical library (although I can't help but reminisce about the fact that I paid $27.39 for the 11 record set when I bought it almost 30 years ago).
Lully: Atys (Highlights)
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    Mozart: Piano Variations, Vol. 2
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      ASIN: B0000013UW
      Release Date: 1994-01-28

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      1. Twelve Variations In C On The French Song 'Ah vous dirai-je maman, K. 265
      2. Twelve Variations In E Flat On The French Song 'La belle francoise', K. 353
      3. Nine Variations In C On The Arietta 'Lison dormait' From The Play 'Julie', K. 264
      4. Eight Variations In F On The Chorus 'Dieu d'amour' From The Opera 'Les mariages samnites', K. 352
      5. Six Variations In F On The Aria 'Salve tu, Domine' From The Opera 'I filosofi immaginarii', K. 398
      Jean-Marie Leclair: Scylla Et Glaucus (Highlights)
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        Nicolas Robertson , and Philip Salmon
        Manufacturer: Erato
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        ASIN: B000005EE7
        Release Date: 1995-07-18
        Mozart: Piano Variations; Rondos; Etc.
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        		 Mozart: Piano Variations; Rondos; Etc.

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        ASIN: B00000410Z
        Release Date: 1991-06-14

        Tracks:

        1. Eight Variations In G, KV 24
        2. Seven Variations In D, KV 25
        3. Twelve Variations In C, KV 179-189a
        4. Six Variations In G, KV 180-173c
        5. Nine Variations In C, KV 264-315d

        Tracks:

        1. Twelve Variations In C, KV 265-300e
        2. Eight Variations In F, KV 352-374c
        3. Twelve Variations In E Flat, KV 353-300f
        4. Twelve Variations In E Flat, KV 354-299a
        5. Six Variations In F, KV 398-416e

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        1. Ten Variations In G, KV 455
        2. (Allegretto and) Twelve Variations In B Flat, KV 500
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        4. Eight Variations In F, KV 613

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        1. Minuet In D, KV 355-576b
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        3. Rondo In D, KV 485
        4. Rondo In A Minor, KV 511
        5. Adagio In B Minor, KV 540
        6. Eine kleine Gigue In G, KV 574

        Tracks:

        1. (Movement In F), KV 33B
        2. Capriccio In C, KV 395-300g
        3. March In C, KV 408 No.1-383e
        4. Prelude And Fugue In C, KV 394-383a: Prdium
        5. Prelude And Fugue In C, KV 394-383a: Fuge
        6. Allegro In C, KV 5a
        7. Allegro In G Minor, KV 312-590d
        8. Suite In C, KV 399-385i: Ouverture - Allegro
        9. Suite In C, KV 399-385i: Allemande
        10. Suite In C, KV 399-385i: Courante
        11. Allegro In B Flat, KV 400-372a
        12. Theme And Two Variations In A, KV 460-454a
        13. Kleiner Trauermarsch In C Minor, KV 453a
        14. Minuet In F, KV 4
        15. Minuet In D, KV 94-73h
        16. Andante In C, KV 1a
        17. Allegro In C, KV 1b
        18. Allegro In F, KV 1c
        19. Minuet In F, KV 1d
        20. Minuet In F, KV 2
        21. Allegro In B Flat, KV 3
        22. Minuet In F, KV 5
        23. Minuet In G, KV 1-1e - Minuet In C, KV 1f
        24. Fugue In G minor, KV 401-375e

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Stunning! Wonderful Music for Every Day.......2002-11-29

        Believe it or not, I own the gigantic Complete Mozart Collection by Phillips. I bought it soon after it was released a decade ago. Sometimes I wonder if maybe I should have spent the money on something else, but then I would not have been exposed to all of Mozart's amazing piano pieces.

        I am most grateful to have these piano variations in my life. Mitsuko Uchida's interpretations are just astonishing. Her touch, timing and feeling is just impacting. It's like falling in love with the most beautiful person in the world. Ingrid Haebler and Tom Koopman are virtuosos too. If you play these while driving your car, don't be surprised if you find yourself sitting in your car after you have parked to hear a piece all the way to the finish, and almost feeling your heart pounding with emotion. Some of these variations are absolutely stunning.

        From my perspective, Mozart's piano works for solo or smaller ensembles (sonatas, variation, trios, etc.) represent nearly his finest works. Experts rank his concertos, symphonies and operas (all with large ensembles) as his greatest works, but my experience is that his piano works for smaller ensembles and solo are masterpieces on their own. I have been listening to Mozart's complete works for a decade, and I personally enjoy his piano works the most for my own listening pleasure.

        I also very highly recommend the Mozart piano sonatas collection. Very highly! The piano trios and quartets are great, too.

        I think it's very sad that these Mozart pieces are not so well known. They are masterpieces of great beauty.

        I remember one time when I told a friend's wife about these Mozart piano recordings. Her father was a professional concert pianist, and she plays piano really well. She owns two excellent pianos - one grand and one upright. I told her about these recordings, and she said she did not care much for Mozart piano pieces - she did not know much about Mozart - and that Beethoven was her favorite.

        So I made her a couple tape recordings of some of the Mozart sonatas and variations just to get her interested, and a month later she told me she was completely blown away. Several years later I ran into her, and she said she was still listening to Mozart on piano and was so grateful for introducing Mozart piano works into her life. Mozart is now her favorite.

        I wish everyone could enjoy them.
        Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été; Chausson: Poème de l'amour et de la mer
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          ASIN: B000FIHZIM
          Release Date: 2007-02-20

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          1. La Fleur Des Eaux
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          3. La Mort De L'amour
          4. Villanelle
          5. Le Spectre De La Rose
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          7. Absence
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          The Best of Bizet
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            Manufacturer: Philips
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            SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B000004195
            Release Date: 1994-05-10

            Tracks:

            1. Carmen - Suite No. 1: Prde
            2. Carmen - Suite No. 1: Aragonaise
            3. Carmen - Suite No. 1: Intermezzo
            4. Carmen - Suite No. 1: Les dragons d'Alcala
            5. Carmen - Suite No. 1: Les torors
            6. Carmen - Suite No. 2: Marche des contrebandiers
            7. Carmen - Suite No. 2: Habanera
            8. Carmen - Suite No. 2: Nocturne
            9. Carmen - Suite No. 2: La garde montante
            10. Carmen - Suite No. 2: Danse boh
            11. L'Arlenne - Suite No. 1: Prde
            12. L'Arlenne - Suite No. 1: Minuetto
            13. L'Arlenne - Suite No. 1: Adagietto
            14. L'Arlenne - Suite No. 1: Carillon
            15. L'Arlenne - Suite No. 2: Pastorale
            16. L'Arlenne - Suite No. 2: Intermezzo
            17. L'Arlenne - Suite No. 2: Menuet
            18. L'Arlenne - Suite No. 2: Farandole
            19. Chanson d'avril, Op. 21 No. 1
            20. Les peurs de perles -: Au fond du temple saint
            21. Les peurs de perles -: 1. Marche: Trompette et tambour
            22. Les peurs de perles -: 2. Berceuse: La poup
            23. Les peurs de perles -: 3. Impromptu: La toupie
            24. Les peurs de perles -: 4. Duo: Petit mari, petite femme
            25. Les peurs de perles -: 5. Galop: Le bal

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            1. Symphony In C: 1. Allegro. Allegro vivace
            2. Symphony In C: 2. Adante. Adagio
            3. Symphony In C: 3. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
            4. Symphony In C: 4. Finale. Allegro vivace
            5. Carmen: La voila! Voila la Carmencita! - L' amour est un oiseu rebelle
            6. Carmen: Pres des remparts de Seville
            7. Carmen: La fluer que tu m' avais jetee
            8. Variations Chromatiques
            9. Angus Dei
            10. La jolie fille de Perth Suite: Prelude
            11. La jolie fille de Perth Suite: Serenade
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            13. La jolie fille de Perth Suite: Danse bohemienne
            Mozart: Complete Piano Variations
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              ASIN: B00005N81T
              Release Date: 2001-07-24
              Mozart: Variations for Solo Piano
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                Manufacturer: EMI
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                Binding: Audio CD

                All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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