[JayG]

I don't have that set, but it is another about which I am curious.

-Jay

 

[DarkAngel]

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Originally Posted by seacard /img/forum/go_quote.gif What about Schiff? I am a big fan of his, and am curious about his set with Vegh.

I have 5-6 CDs from this set, Schiff piano playing is generally similar to Perahia with a touch more drama......but the thing I like is most is orchestral parts with Sandor Vegh give it a different and better style, more HIP sounding and lively than the ECO for Perahia.....sound quaity is also a bit better/newer than Perahia.

Schiff is using a Bosendorfer piano and sometimes uses his own cadenzas

 

[Sarchi]

I think Jay's comments are bang on, though I'm surprised no one has seconded my Richter. Greatest pianist ever. (mind you he only recorded some of the concertos)

I haven't heard the Schiff recordings, but his Mozart sonatas on London/Decca are about as good as it gets. Phenomenal Mozart player.

 

[zoomjohn]

The only recording I have is two concertos (20 and 24 I think, or may be 22 and 24) with Britten on BBC Legends. It is one of my favorites.
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Originally Posted by Sarchi /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think Jay's comments are bang on, though I'm surprised no one has seconded my Richter. Greatest pianist ever. (mind you he only recorded some of the concertos) I haven't heard the Schiff recordings, but his Mozart sonatas on London/Decca are about as good as it gets. Phenomenal Mozart player.

 

[ctemkin]

There is a 2 CD set of Clifford Curzon playing the 20, 23, 24, 26, and 27 which is wonderful. I couldn't open the link provided in an earlier post, so I don't know if Curzon was mentioned there. I seem to be collecting various performances of the Mozart concertos lately, but this is my favorite.

 

[vcoheda]

 

[milkpowder]

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Originally Posted by JayG /img/forum/go_quote.gif My favorite complete set at the moment is Perahia. The ongoing cycle with Brendel and Mackerras is outstanding and has the benefit of great sound quality (not that the Perahia set is bad by any means), but it's pricey. The Casadesus/Szell recordings are great, and all of Haskil's Mozart that I've heard has been extremely impressive. Brendel and Marriner don't inspire me. Ashkenazy is too inconsistent. Argerich has her moments but is too over the top in these works for my taste. Avoid Uchida at all costs, no matter how cheap you find the box set. I haven't heard Annie Fischer in these concerti, but I would love to; she is one of my favorites. There are many sets which I have not yet heard that intrigue me, such as Buchbinder, Immerseel, and Anda. -Jay

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Originally Posted by Sarchi /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think Jay's comments are bang on, though I'm surprised no one has seconded my Richter. Greatest pianist ever. (mind you he only recorded some of the concertos) I haven't heard the Schiff recordings, but his Mozart sonatas on London/Decca are about as good as it gets. Phenomenal Mozart player.

Thanks for the comments. I currently have Brendel (not complete), Uchida (not complete), Anda & Ashkenazy.

BTW, my favourite movement is the Adagio in K488. Slow, but relaxing and never boring. What a gorgeous movement.

 

[Aaron622]

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Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif BTW, my favourite movement is the Adagio in K488. Slow, but relaxing and never boring. What a gorgeous movement.

One of my absolute favorites too

 

[analog'd]

When I was 29 (23 years ago) I heard the Casadesus/Szell #19 played on my local npr station. its what got me listening to classical music and remains my sentimental favourite.

 

[DarkAngel]

After listening to Staier/Teldec concertos and Brautigam/BIS sonatas using forte pianos......
I have become more and more dissatisfied with my modern piano sets and have finally given in to Bunny's suggestion of Immerseel/Channel Classics:

Amazon seller Caiman.com has it for $52, this is new packaging released 4/2008. I have purposely avioded forte piano versions (which is easy since there aren't many) because long ago I never liked the Bilson/Gardiner/Archiv set and saw no need to look further. But now after hearing the above versions it is making me change my mind, order is placed

 

[seacard]

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Originally Posted by DarkAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif After listening to Staier/Teldec concertos and Brautigam/BIS sonatas using forte pianos...... I have become more and more dissatisfied with my modern piano sets and have finally given in to Bunny's suggestion of Immerseel/Channel Classics: Amazon seller Caiman.com has it for $52, this is new packaging released 4/2008. I have purposely avioded forte piano versions (which is easy since there aren't many) because long ago I never liked the Bilson/Gardiner/Archiv set and saw no need to look further. But now after hearing the above versions it is making me change my mind, order is placed

I wish Brautigam would record the concertos. Nobody plays the fortepiano quite like him -- his Mozart piano sonata set, and the ongoing Beethoven sonata recordings are awesome. I agree that many of the modern sets on the concertos are not very satisfying, although I am a big fan of the limited Schiff that I've heard.

 

[calaf]

speaking of Staier fortepiano versions I have just ordered this 5CD box set
Berkshire Record Outlet - Bargain Classical Music
with Andreas Staier/Concerto Koln playing Mozart, Field, and Salieri Piano concertos (plus some sonatas, etc). I hope his Mozart is as good as his Scarlatti...

 

[gilency]

Artur Rubinstein/Guarneri Quartet

 

[analogbox]

So nobody has heard Buchbinder set? All the critics have only good things to say about him.

 

[Bunnyears]

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Originally Posted by seacard /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wish Brautigam would record the concertos. Nobody plays the fortepiano quite like him -- his Mozart piano sonata set, and the ongoing Beethoven sonata recordings are awesome. I agree that many of the modern sets on the concertos are not very satisfying, although I am a big fan of the limited Schiff that I've heard.

If you like Schiff's Mozart, then try Richard Goode's recordings. They are, imo, much better! Goode has recorded a cd of sonatas which is really my top choice for modern piano and also some of the concertos which are also excellent. (Sonatas and one of the concerti recordings pictured below)

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Originally Posted by calaf /img/forum/go_quote.gif speaking of Staier fortepiano versions I have just ordered this 5CD box set Berkshire Record Outlet - Bargain Classical Music with Andreas Staier/Concerto Koln playing Mozart, Field, and Salieri Piano concertos (plus some sonatas, etc). I hope his Mozart is as good as his Scarlatti...

Is this the set that BRO is carrying?