Mozart: Violin Concertos 3 & 5 / Mutter, Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

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Customer Reviews:

No more to say...a great recording [Posted on 2003-04-05]
Perhaps Mutter's youth saved her from over-coloring these favorite Mozart concertos. Karajan's BPO, as usual, plays with just the right balance. The performance is in all ways wonderful and sparkles. Good recording quality too, considering its D-G.

truest to mozart [Posted on 2005-12-28]
This is Anne-Sophie's first recording of Mozart, and her first recording ever I think. Here she plays the concertos with a modern listener's approach, more romantically. Mutter is true to Mozart though, and does not take away anything and definitely adds purity, and absolute sweetness of tone to these works. This recording of Mozart is more original and "pure" than her most recent one that has just come out.

I'd say it's a must buy for Mozart and Anne-Sophie lovers alike.

Technique is Not Enough [Posted on 2006-09-22]
It's a gimme at this level the technique is there, as we find on this CD, regardless of the age of the solist. However, von Karajan's interpretation seems hastily prepared, with a legato strategy that smothers the subtle contrasts in articulation, tempo and dynamics that is a central part of Mozart's essence. Szell's versions are a real cut above this.

The best Mozart Violin Concerto recording ever [Posted on 2007-01-17]
I listened to other's Mozart Violin Concerto recording but none really comes close like this. Unlike other's uncertain interpretation of Mozart, her interpretation and intonation are confident, solid and perfect. I don't think no one else can play Mozart like Mutter does.

Sparkling Mozart from a very young Mutter [Posted on 2007-02-16]
The virtuoso as cute tyke has always been a winning attraction, and here Mutter is at her youngest and most sparkling. The abuandant mannerisms are still years off, and her playing comes across as brilliant but natural and unforced. There are no gerat insights, but we don't expect them from one so young. Mutter's secret weapon on this CD is Karajan, who gives her accompaniments that are vibrant and full of brio. In fact, it's ironic that this recording might be the best Mozart Karajan ever recorded. The Berlin Phil. actually plays with charm; this is Mozart in a smiling mood. Neither Concerto #3 nor #5 is a masterpiece by any stretch, and I would hesitate to buy a ticket to hear them in concert, but they make a lovely vehicle for Mutter on disc. By the way, DG's sound is still a bit shrill and metallic as far as the violin is concerned, even in this remastering.

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