Piano Sonatas (Complete 18)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Maria João Pires /

1989-1990

Gil'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.'

Walter Gieseking /

early 1950s

A 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 /

1930s

Includes 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.