Piano Sonatas (Complete Sets & Selections)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Maria João Pires
Complete piano sonatas 1989-1990Gil's top recommendation for the full set. A 'gorgeous engaging set' that is 'wonderfully recorded.' Like Perahia, she has 'wonderful grace and balance, beautiful tone, also wonderful rhythmic energy,' and 'really brings all these works to life.'
Apple Music — Complete piano sonatas with the Fantasia K. 475.Walter Gieseking
Complete piano sonatas early 1950sA mono set that Gil 'would not want to be without.' Gieseking is a 'consummate artist, so imaginative,' with 'so many artistic insights' and 'wonderfully lyrical' playing.
Edwin Fischer
Piano Sonatas Nos. 10 and 11; Fantasy in C minor, K. 475 1930sIncludes Sonatas 10 & 11 and the Fantasy K. 475. Recommended for Fischer's 'consummate artist[ry]' and 'great imagination, color and shading.' The 'Rondo alla Turca' is 'taken quite fast, and it's very exciting.' Sound is dim.