Mozart: Sonatas For Piano Duet (Complete) - Dezső Ránki, Zoltán Kocsis / Hungaroton 2x Audio CD, Stereo

HCD 11794-95-2

Product Features:

• Label: Hungaroton Classic – HCD 11794-95-2
• Format: 2 x CD, Album, Stereo
• Country: Hungary
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical

Overview:

Dive into the sublime world of Mozart's piano duet sonatas with the complete collection performed by renowned pianists Dezső Ránki and Zoltán Kocsis. Released by Hungaroton Classic, this 2-CD set captures the essence of Mozart's compositional brilliance and the dynamic interplay between two masterful pianists.

Interesting Facts:

• This album features the complete set of Mozart's Sonatas for Piano Duet, showcasing the diversity of his compositions from the elegant Sonata in C Major, K.19d to the profound Sonata in F Major, K.497.
• Dezső Ránki and Zoltán Kocsis, both celebrated Hungarian pianists, bring their virtuosity and deep musical understanding to each piece, offering a captivating interpretation of Mozart's work.

Track Listing:

CD 1:

1. Sonata In C Major, K.19d

   • I. Allegro - 3:40
   • II. Menuetto - 3:08
   • III. Rondo. Allegretto - 4:10

2. Sonata In D Major, K.381 (123a)

   • I. Allegro - 3:10
   • II. Andante - 6:05
   • III. Allegro Molto - 2:48

3. Sonata In B Flat Major, K.358 (186c)

   • I. Allegro - 3:41
   • II. Adagio - 5:22
   • III. Molto Presto - 2:32

4. Sonata In G Major, K.357 (497a)

   • I. Allegro - 5:44
   • II. Andante - 6:28

CD 2:

1. Sonata In F Major, K.497

   • I. Adagio-Allegro Di Molto - 7:57
   • II. Andante - 11:06
   • III. Allegro - 6:30

2. Sonata In C Major, K.521

   • I. Allegro - 8:20
   • II. Andante - 6:53
   • III. Allegretto - 8:06

Key Credits:

• Composed By: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Design: Miklós Szűts
• Engineers: Endre Radányi (Balance)
• Harpsichord: Dezső Ránki (track 1-1), Zoltán Kocsis (track 1-1)
• Piano: Dezső Ránki, Zoltán Kocsis
• Producers: János Mátyás, Zoltán Hézser (track 1-1)