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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLHzeMBgS5o
ad description: "The present disc is the first in a projected series of Mozart’s piano concertos, for which Brautigam returns to the fortepiano – a copy of a 1795 instrument by Anton Walter – and is joined by the experienced period band Die Kölner Akademie conducted by Michael Alexander Willens. The programme includes one of Mozart’s earliest master-pieces, the ‘Jenamy’ Concerto (previously known as ‘Jeunehomme’) composed in 1777 before he had moved from Salzburg to Vienna. This is followed by Piano Concerto No.12 in A major, K 414, one of the first Vienna concertos, and a Rondo for piano and orchestra from the same period."
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Thanks for the link; if the rest of the disc (and cycle for that matter) is like that shown it'll be great!
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Post by hiredfox November 26, 2010 (3 of 18)
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With Brendel et al in my libray this one might not make it unless it receives rave reviews
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Post by Daland November 30, 2010 (4 of 18)
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hiredfox said:
With Brendel et al in my libray this one might not make it unless it receives rave reviews
If you are in a hurry while listening to the Jenamy concerto, this might be the ideal performance for you:
First movement: 9.10 (Brendel 10.36, Ashkenazy 10.57)
Second movement: 9.45 (Brendel 13.00, Ashkenazy 11.52)
Third movement: 8.52 (Brendel 10.36, Ashkenazy 10.21)
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Post by Domimag January 19, 2011 (6 of 18)
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Hello
Very good first SACD of this serie of Mozart's piano concertos ! There is a very good balance between orchestra and pianoforte. These are dynamic and well recorded concertos. Thanks BIS again.
Could you tell me Bissie if the serie concern all concertos from n° 5 to 27 ? Which are the next concertos to be released ?
Regards.
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Post by krisjan March 25, 2011 (7 of 18)
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I listened to this today and thought I'd post a few comments here rather than a full-fledged review. Great works - played with tremendous elan by all involved and in very good sound too. Those aspects alone would merit high ratings of performance and sound for this disc. BUT (yes, a big BUT) I simply don't like the sound of the fortepiano in this music. That alone ruins this SACD for me. In addition, the orchestra sound is pint-sized and they employ the usual HIP practices. I went through a HIP phase years ago and for a short while was intrigued by the different sound and approach of that style. It is something that I quickly grew out of and now prefer hearing classical music without the old practices and small forces. Now I know that many (maybe most) won't share that opinion and so my comments won't deter them. But please - tinkle, tinkle, tinkle - the music demands so much more than that! Needless to say, I won't be buying future installments in this series. Sigh.
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Post by tream March 25, 2011 (8 of 18)
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krisjan said:
I listened to this today and thought I'd post a few comments here rather than a full-fledged review. Great works - played with tremendous elan by all involved and in very good sound too. Those aspects alone would merit high ratings of performance and sound for this disc. BUT (yes, a big BUT) I simply don't like the sound of the fortepiano in this music. That alone ruins this SACD for me. In addition, the orchestra sound is pint-sized and they employ the usual HIP practices. I went through a HIP phase years ago and for a short while was intrigued by the different sound and approach of that style. It is something that I quickly grew out of and now prefer hearing classical music without the old practices and small forces. Now I know that many (maybe most) won't share that opinion and so my comments won't deter them. But please - tinkle, tinkle, tinkle - the music demands so much more than that! Needless to say, I won't be buying future installments in this series. Sigh.
Huh....one of the things I loved about the Brautigam Beethoven was that, for the first time, the fortepianos used sounded like some semblance of a more modern piano, although you can still hear they are not. I remember hearing some of a different fortepiano series a number of years ago and completely rejecting the sound. I had hoped that these Mozarts would be closer to the Beeethoven sound. Now I am worried. Brautigam is such a fine pianist.
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Post by krisjan March 25, 2011 (9 of 18)
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tream said:
Huh....one of the things I loved about the Brautigam Beethoven was that, for the first time, the fortepianos used sounded like some semblance of a more modern piano, although you can still hear they are not. I remember hearing some of a different fortepiano series a number of years ago and completely rejecting the sound. I had hoped that these Mozarts would be closer to the Beeethoven sound. Now I am worried. Brautigam is such a fine pianist.
tream - I would encourage you to try this since the musicianship is very high and you can decide for yourself. I don't have any of the Brautigam sonatas so I can't tell you how the sound of the fortepiano compares. It's just not for me.
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Post by steviev March 25, 2011 (10 of 18)
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tream said:
Huh....one of the things I loved about the Brautigam Beethoven was that, for the first time, the fortepianos used sounded like some semblance of a more modern piano, although you can still hear they are not. I remember hearing some of a different fortepiano series a number of years ago and completely rejecting the sound. I had hoped that these Mozarts would be closer to the Beeethoven sound. Now I am worried. Brautigam is such a fine pianist.
Why worry when you can try everything upfront for free FREE FREE!!! at BIS's website?
Here's the relevant link for the disc in question:
http://www.bis.se/naxos.php?aID=BIS-SACD-1794
Bon appetite (assuming you have internet access).
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