Mozart - Piano Concertos No.11,12,13,14,17,18,19 (recording of the Century : Lili Kraus/Simon)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Piano Concertos 11,12,13,14,17,18,19. A very big « THANKS » to Sony Music who authorized us to release this recording. Piano Concerto #11 in F major, K.413_ I.Allegro (00:00) Piano Concerto #11 in F major, K.413_ II.Larghetto (09:24) Piano Concerto #11 in F major, K.413_ III.Tempo di menuetto (17:14) Piano Concerto #12 in A major, K.414_ I.Allegro (23:04) Piano Concerto #12 in A major, K.414_ II.Andante (32:41) Piano Concerto #12 in A major, K.414_ III.Rondo. Allegretto (41:06) Piano Concerto #13 in C major, K.415_ I.Allegro (47:39) Piano Concerto #13 in C major, K.415_ II.Andante (58:15) Piano Concerto #13 in C major, K.415_ III.Rondeau_Allegro-Adagio-Allegro (1:05:43) Piano Concerto #14 in E flat major, K.449_ I.Allegro vivace (1:14:04) Piano Concerto #14 in E flat major, K.449_ II.Andantino (1:23:08) Piano Concerto #14 in E flat major, K.449_ III.Allegro ma non troppo (1:29:10) Piano Concerto #17 in G major, K.453_ I.Allegro (1:35:41) Piano Concerto #17 in G major, K.453_ II.Andante (1:47:16) Piano Concerto #17 in G major, K.453_ III.Allegretto - Finale_ Presto (1:56:19) Piano Concerto #18 in B flat major, K.456_ I.Allegro vivace (2:04:33) Piano Concerto #18 in B flat major, K.456_ II.Andante un poco sostenuto (2:16:26) Piano Concerto #18 in B flat major, K.456_ III.Allegro vivace (2:26:43) Piano Concerto #19 in F major, K.459_ I.Allegro (2:34:12) Piano Concerto #19 in F major, K.459_ II.Allegretto (2:46:43) Piano Concerto #19 in F major, K.459_ III.Allegro assai (2:55:02) Piano : Lili Kraus Vienna Festival Orchestra Direction : Stephen Simon Stréréo recording in 1965-66 New Mastering 2017 by AB for CMRR Label : Sony During his brief life Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart produced a staggering number of compositions that touched upon numerous genre. Yet, if one were to ask where his most innovative contributions lie, it would arguably be within the realm of the classical piano concerto. The challenge for the late 18th-century composers was that of reconciling the Baroque concerto form’s strongest features (distinct timbral contrats between a solo instrumentalist and an orchestra, plus brillant solo writing) with the new style of sonata-allegro. An accomplished virtuoso himself, Mozart elevated the piano soloist’s function to new levels of expression, technique, and dramatic momentum. Consequently, the piano and orchestra were not merely equal partners, but distinct characters in their own right. Mozart’s concertos, however, were far from concert hall staples in the early 20th century. Yet the tide began to turn. A new generation of classically oriented keyboard luminaries, whose ranks included Wanda Landowska, Walter Gieseking, Edwin Fischer and Arthur Schnabel, helped further the cause, as did Lili Kraus. Kraus likened her affinity with Mozart to a mission : ''When I began to explore Mozart, I discovered the infinite beauty of that music, and somehow it is given to me to give life to that beauty. I find it my God-given duty, privilege, and if you like, cross, to consecrate my life to this music.'' Certain pianists and composers become inextricably linked in the eyes of the public. Mention Glenn Gould, for instance, and Bach’s Goldberg Variations come to mind. Artur Schnabel and Beethoven were virtually synonymous; so were Walter Gieseking and Debussy, Arthur Rubinstein and Chopin, Alicia de Larrocha and the Spanish Impressionists. When it came to Mozart’s piano music, several generations of listeners and collector considered Lili Kraus’s interpretations to be the last word… From the synopsis by Jed Distler Mozart - Piano Concertos 9 Jeunehomme,15,16,1,2,3,4,5,6,8 (Century's recording : Lili Kraus/Simon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHwmL8Md22w&list=PL3UZpQL9LIxMe6H3Sfn2lvPVFzrvhhPO7&t=33s&index=3 Mozart - Piano Concertos No.20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27 (recording of the Century : Lili Kraus/Simon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvRhkZLM__E&t=25s&list=PL3UZpQL9LIxMe6H3Sfn2lvPVFzrvhhPO7&index=1 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart PLAYLIST (reference recordings) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3UZpQL9LIxMe6H3Sfn2lvPVFzrvhhPO7 Click to buy the complete edition : https://www.amazon.com/Kraus-Plays-Mozart-Piano-Concer/dp/B01HSI7QDA/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1522751653&sr=1-1&keywords=lili+kraus+mozart