Mozart: Piano Concertos 12 K.414 And 24 K.491

Wiener Philharmoniker, Maurizio Pollini (piano & direction)

17th May 2008 - The Times **** “Pollini's sound is thrillingly clean and pure, with an edge and life to it that counterbalances the solid performance that he encourages from the Vienna Philharmonic, directing from the piano. The A Major's delightful opening movement is fresh and refined, as he gradually reveals more complex, exciting depths. The C Minor is a dark and fine contrast, its big, troubled opening given anguished, storm force treatment by the Vienna Philharmonic.”

August 2008 - Gramophone Magazine “Pollini the pianist - too forward in both concertos - retains his formidable control of the instrument as he shows his artistry in the voicing of chords, balance between hands and a singing line in the slow movements. ”

Price: $18.98