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Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K457
Genres:
Instrumental » Piano Solos » Piano Sonatas
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There is much to admire here thanks to Ólafsson’s superb pianism, most notably in Haydn’s Sonata No. 47, Mozart’s little C major Sonata and his Adagio in B minor; his Kleine Gigue goes like... —
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2021
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Presto Recording of the Week, 3rd September 2021
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Gramophone Magazine, October 2021, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Solo Instrument
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Gramophone Awards, 2022, Shortlisted - Piano
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By common consent, Mitsuko Uchida is among the leading Mozart pianists of today, and her recorded series of the piano sonatas won critical acclaim as it appeared and finally Gramophone Awards... —
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Gramophone Awards, 1989, Winner - Instrumental
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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The first thing that strikes is his affection for this music, which shines out of every bar: the care with which he approaches every sonata, whether mature or early, is consistently impressive.... —
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Nominated - Solo Instrumental
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Winner - Young Talent of the Year
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The crucial factor is the profound understanding, sophistication and sense of joy with which he delves into the personality of the composer, not just that of his piano...This treasurable set... —
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BBC Music Magazine, November 2022, Recording of theWeek
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International Classical Music Awards, 2023, Nominated - Solo Instrument
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Sunday Times, 10 Best Classical Albums of 2022
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2023, Nominated - Instrumental
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If the programme sounds familiar, the reality is anything but. The first movement of Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 2 No. 3 emerges spacious and unhurried…The Op. 119 Bagatelles are an even greater... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 8th May 2020
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BBC Music Magazine, August 2020, Instrumental Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2020
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Leonskaja always treads the tightrope between prettiness and excessive emphases...Perfection? For me, it’s a yes. Can we have the Haydn and even the Beethoven sonatas complete from Leonskaja... —
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2022, Recording of the Month
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His avowed aim in playing Mozart is to avoid the elegance and gracefulness of traditional performance-practice, and to bring out instead the music's nervous energy. —
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2011, Editor's Choice
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Building A Library, February 2025, Recommended Recording (Piano Sonata No. 15)
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A golden release for a golden milestone: Angela Hewitt reaches her 50th album for Hyperion Records with this final volume in her series of Mozart's complete piano sonatas. The Canadian pianist... —
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Glenn Gould plays Mozart: The Piano Sonatas
Glenn Gould (piano)
CBC Symphony Orchestra, Walter Susskind
