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Mozart: Violin Sonatas, Vol. 6
Naxos

Mozart: Violin Sonatas, Vol. 6

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Composer
MOZART
Artist
Loeb, Nishizaki
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jun 20, 2006
Catalog #
8557665
UPC
747313266524

About

The caliber of the Nishizaki-Loeb partnership is outstanding. They provide expressive playing that is light and delicate. Their performances overflow with imagination and a high degree of intimacy. Nishizaki is highly experienced and has sold possibly the most recordings of any violinist. She has the advantage of a technique that is comfortably secure with a pleasing tone that is crisp and cool. There is a purity to her playing, fused with a relaxed manner that is hard to resist. The elaborate piano part in the hands of Loeb is natural and unforced. The duo's choice of speeds tends to be rather on the slow side for my taste. However, in the allegro of K570 (track 6) the players demonstrate that they can quicken when they choose. I especially enjoyed their sensitive performance of the adagio of the Sonata K570 which is tender and highly compelling. Also impressive is the closing movement rondo of the same Sonata, dazzlingly played with joy and vitality, and totally free of affectation. Something special is also happening in the Sonata, K403 at several points in the allegro - allegretto (track 4) especially at points 1.27-2.11; 3.30-4.09 and 5.18-6.26 where the unison playing is exceptional.

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 6 Variations in G Minor on Helas, j'ai perdu mon amant, K. 360 11:15
    Track
    1
    Title
    6 Variations in G Minor on Helas, j'ai perdu mon amant, K. 360
    Duration
    11:15
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb
  2. 2 I. Andante, ma un poco adagio 08:23
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Andante, ma un poco adagio
    Duration
    08:23
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb
  3. 3 II. Fugue: Allegro moderato 03:39
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Fugue: Allegro moderato
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb
  4. 4 I. Allegro moderato 07:53
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    07:53
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb
  5. 5 II. Andante - Allegretto 10:22
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante - Allegretto
    Duration
    10:22
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb
  6. 6 I. Allegro 08:56
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    08:56
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb
  7. 7 II. Adagio 08:22
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    08:22
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb
  8. 8 III. Allegretto 04:27
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Allegretto
    Duration
    04:27
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb