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Mozart By Arrangement, Vol. 2 / Herscovitch, Shovk
Toccata

Mozart By Arrangement, Vol. 2 / Herscovitch, Shovk

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Details

Composer
MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS
Artist
Herscovitch, Shovk
Format
CD
Label
Toccata
Released
May 27, 2014
Catalog #
TOCC0250
UPC
5060113442505

About

Mozart wrote only one actual sonata for two pianos. Mozart By Arrangement is the first instalment of six sparkling new Mozart two-piano sonatas. Violinist and conductor Andrew Manze once observed that the frequent concerto-like writing in Mozart's op. 2 (1781) sonatas for violin and piano might make them effective piano duets. The Australian composer Stephen Yates has taken him up on the idea, adding these delightful new works to the two-piano repertoire.

REVIEW:

These transcriptions by British composer Stephen Yates were inspired by none other than one of the world’s foremost interpreters of the original works, violinist Andrew Manze, who suggested that the violin music could effectively be reimagined as piano music. I was dubious of the concept in practice, owing to my supreme respect—wonderment, really—of Mozart’s intuitive sense of instrumental timbre and dramatic intent. Clearly, Manze has better intuition on this matter than do I (no surprise!), because this is a completely charming production. Here is yet another enchanting and novel release from Toccata Classics, an indispensable label for all true piano lovers.

-- Fanfare

Tracklist 9 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 07:27
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    07:27
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk
  2. 2 II. Andante 05:33
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    05:33
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk
  3. 3 III. Rondo. Allegretto grazioso 06:21
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Rondo. Allegretto grazioso
    Duration
    06:21
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk
  4. 4 I. Allegro moderato 12:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    12:24
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk
  5. 5 II. Andantino sostenuto e cantabile 07:21
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andantino sostenuto e cantabile
    Duration
    07:21
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk
  6. 6 III. Rondo. Allegro 04:32
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Rondo. Allegro
    Duration
    04:32
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk
  7. 7 I. Allegro 10:07
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    10:07
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk
  8. 8 II. Andante con moto 10:25
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Andante con moto
    Duration
    10:25
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk
  9. 9 III. Rondeau 04:54
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Rondeau
    Duration
    04:54
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Daniel Herscovitch, Phillip Shovk