Piano Sonatas (Complete 18)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Recordings
Top Choice
Maria João Pires
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.'
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Walter Gieseking
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
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.