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Mozart: Piano Concertos, Vol. 2

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano)

Manchester Camerata, Gábor Takács-Nagy

Mozart: Piano Concertos, Vol. 2
Bavouzet reveals himself a Mozartian every bit as mercurially imaginative and technically audacious as he already has been In the piano music of Haydn…The collaborative vigour of the concerto...

Mozart: Piano Concertos, Vol. 2

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano)

Manchester Camerata, Gábor Takács-Nagy

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Bavouzet reveals himself a Mozartian every bit as mercurially imaginative and technically audacious as he already has been In the piano music of Haydn…The collaborative vigour of the concerto...

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The effervescent and communicative energy of Bavouzet and Takács-Nagy is encapsulated again in this second volume of their Mozart series. These exhilarating interpretations of Mozart’s piano concertos of 1784, faultlessly supported by the Manchester Camerata, follow highly praised concerts as well as a first volume which was ‘Editor’s Choice’ in Pianist.

The two concertos presented here are among the six that Mozart composed in Vienna in an extraordinarily productive year. As Bavouzet states in an exclusive personal note, they ‘share their association with operatic and symphonic styles. The contrasts of mood in their first movements and the cantilenas which serve as second movements relate them more closely with music for the operatic stage, while their finales are conceived in purely instrumental terms and make reference to the symphonic domain. On the other hand, these two works are complete opposites as far as their use of wind instruments is concerned. In KV 449 their inclusion is ad libitum, whereas they very often play the principal role in KV 459.’

Contents and tracklist

I. Allegro vivace
Track length8:37
II. Andantino
Track length6:14
III. Allegro ma non troppo
Track length6:20
I. Allegro
Track length3:59
II. Andante
Track length5:41
III. Presto
Track length2:47
I. Allegro
Track length3:44
II. Andante
Track length4:08
III. Presto
Track length2:07
I. Allegro
Track length12:15
II. Allegretto
Track length6:07
III. Allegro assai
Track length7:26

Awards and reviews

November 2017

Bavouzet reveals himself a Mozartian every bit as mercurially imaginative and technically audacious as he already has been In the piano music of Haydn…The collaborative vigour of the concerto readings proves still more attractive. Particularly in the finales, buoyancy and moments of relaxation are balanced in a way that brought smiles of pleasure to this listener’s face.

29th September 2017

The E Flat Major, K449, is especially ebullient, its zest bubbling up from sparkling finger- work, but the F Major, K459, is hardly less inspiring. Gábor Takács-Nagy and the lively Manchester Camerata add a couple of frothy early divertimentos.

October 2017

Bavouzet enjoys the pomp of the piano’s first entry in the opening movement of K449 but also its inward qualities, some of the most memorable moments comings when he is accompanying the orchestra. Highlights are too many to list but the solemn slow movement is certainly one of them.

November/December 2017

The well-known K459 is sprightly and fresh, with delightful give and take between orchestra and soloist. The finale scampers wonderfully in one of the best performances available; Mozart’s cadenza is brilliantly done.

3rd September 2017

Both concertos receive lively, stylish performances here.

8th October 2017

Bavouzet’s sprightly and incisive playing brings out all the detail, with tiny nuances that bring the lines to life...More soon, I hope.
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