Piano Concertos Nos. 9 & 12 / Rondo for Piano & Orchestra in A
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Piano Concertos Nos. 9 & 12 / Rondo for Piano & Orchestra in A
Ronald Brautigam (fortepiano) / Die Kölner Akademie, Michael Alexander Willens
[ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD ]
Release Date: Monday 1 November 2010
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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 an 1802 instrument by Walther & Sohn - and is joined by the experienced period band Die Kölner Akademie conducted by Michael Willens.
"Brautigam's interpretations are individual without being wayward or eccentric, for he ignores the accepted norms of performance and starts from the score itself...on the basis of this first installment I would urge anyone to invest in this new cycle. Brautigam is an absolutely instinctive Mozartian, with fleet fingerwork to match any, and with melodic playing of consummate beauty." (International Record Review)
"The Cologne Academy is a small band...but its playing under Michael Alexander Willens is lively and stylish throughout...What's impressive about [Brautigam's] playing is not just its sprightliness, but also its expressive character...If you prefer your Mozart played on period instruments, you're unlikely to find better performances than these." (BBC Music)
Tracks:
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major, K271 "Jeunehomme"
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K414
Rondo for Piano & Orchestra in A major, K386
