Description:

The 8th & 9th in the series of Mozart works for keyboard instruments by Christian Bezeidenhout, a highly active fortepiano player, is released in a 2-disc set. Titled "For Beginners," Sonata in C major, K.545, No. 15 (16) is a classic for piano students. Sonata in F major, K.280, No. 2" and "Sonata in C major, K.279, No. 1," which were written at about the same time, just after Mozart's trip to Italy, with a bright tone. Sonata in D major, K.576 No.18," Mozart's last piano sonata with an impressive opening theme in the first movement. Bezeidenhout's performance directly conveys Mozart's spark, as if the music were bubbling up right here and now. The various variations and pieces included in this lovely album are also richly varied in style. Imported, with Japanese obi and commentary.