The Masterworks [8 CD set incls 'Cosi fan Tutte', 'Requiem', 'Piano Concertos 21 & 24', 'Clarinet Quintet', etc]

The Masterworks [8 CD set incls 'Cosi fan Tutte', 'Requiem', 'Piano Concertos 21 & 24', 'Clarinet Quintet', etc] cover $60.00 Out of Stock
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The Masterworks [8 CD set incls 'Cosi fan Tutte', 'Requiem', 'Piano Concertos 21 & 24', 'Clarinet Quintet', etc]
Veronique Gens; Werner Gura; Rene Jacobs; Jerusalem Quartet, Andrew Manze, Bernarda Fink, Werner Gura, etc

[ Harmonia Mundi / 8 CD Box Set ]

Release Date: Sunday 1 December 2013

This item is currently out of stock. We expect to be able to supply it to you within 2 - 4 weeks from when you place your order.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart needs no introduction. He developed the pre-existing forms of the Classical idiom rather than inventing new ones, but with outstanding results. Yes, there was definitely a before and after Mozart, as illustrated here by his operatic masterpiece 'Così fan tutte' in the award-winning interpretation of René Jacobs, alongside Philippe Herreweghe's celebrated version of the Requiem, two of the most popular piano concertos, and other gems.

An extensive illustrated booklet contains full notes on all the works in the programme, and collectors will appreciate the elegance and sturdyness of the box sets, which will become an indispensable acquisition for curious music-lovers. The characteristic of true geniuses is that after them, things are never quite the same again a collection exclusively devoted to the great geniuses of music: we proudly present the 'Portrait' series.

"...deep understanding, individual interpretations, vivacious performances and, for the most part, a playful approach to this music. What you also hear is a particular sensitivity to the exquisite layering of Mozart's scoring...a recording that is though-provoking and always compelling." Gramophone on the Symphonies

Tracks:

Così fan tutte, K588
Requiem in D minor, K626
Clarinet Concerto in A major, K622
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K550
Symphony No. 41 in C major, K551 'Jupiter'
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K467 'Elvira Madigan'
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K491
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K331 'Alla Turca'
Serenade No. 10 in B flat major, K361 'Gran Partita'
Serenade No. 13 in G major, K525 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'
String Quartet No. 17 in B flat major, K458 'The Hunt'
Clarinet Quintet in A major, K581
Adagio & Fugue in C minor for Strings, K546