Alfred Brendel – Mozart Piano Sonatas (2005) [SACD / Philips Classics – 475 6199]
Title: Alfred Brendel – Mozart Piano Sonatas (2005)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC
The Mozart piano sonatas on this album are technically challenging due to ornaments and contrapuntal themes. Alfred Brendel performs these with ease, delivering a graceful and nuanced interpretation. His playing occasionally leans forceful, lacking subtle restraint. The Sonata in E flat, K. 282, and Fantasia, K. 396, share a slow, meandering temperament. Brendel infuses the E flat sonata’s minuets with unexpected humor. The Sonata in D major, K. 576, is notably elegant, with balanced handling of its hunting-call theme. He treats contrapuntal entrances like a fugue, showcasing Mozart’s Classical refinements. Brendel adds subtle coloring, enhancing the sonatas’ depth and character.
