Mozart - The Flute Quartets, K. 285 K. 285a K. 285b 298 / Rampal Stern Accardo Rostropovich

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Artist), Jean-Pierre Rampal (Artist), Isaac Stern (Artist), Salvatore Accardo (Artist), Mstislav Rostropovich (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000026FT
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,275 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #38 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Reeds & Winds

Track Listings

1. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 1 in D major, K. 285: I. Allegro

2. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 1 in D major, K. 285: II. Adagio

3. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 1 in D major, K. 285: III. Rondeau: Allegretto

4. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 2 in G major, (K. 285a): I. Andante

5. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 2 in G major, (K. 285a): II. Tempo di Menuetto

6. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b): I. Allegro

7. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b): II. Andantino: [Theme and Six Variations] Thema: An

8. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b): II. Andantino: [Theme and Six Variations] Variation

9. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b): II. Andantino: [Theme and Six Variations] Variation

10. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b): II. Andantino: [Theme and Six Variations] Variation

11. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b): II. Andantino: [Theme and Six Variations] Variation

12. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b): II. Andantino: [Theme and Six Variations] Variation

13. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171 (K. 285b): II. Andantino: [Theme and Six Variations] Variation

14. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 4 in A major, K. 298: I. [Andantino: Theme and Four Variations] Thema: Andante

15. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 4 in A major, K. 298: I. [Andantino: Theme and Four Variations] Variation I

16. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 4 in A major, K. 298: I. [Andantino: Theme and Four Variations] Variation II

17. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 4 in A major, K. 298: I. [Andantino: Theme and Four Variations] Variation III

18. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 4 in A major, K. 298: I. [Andantino: Theme and Four Variations] Variation IV

19. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 4 in A major, K. 298: II. [Menuetto]; Trio

20. Quartet for flute, violin, viola & cello No. 4 in A major, K. 298: III. Rondieaoux: Allegretto grazioso

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly impossible to tire of listening to this recording...., October 24, 1999

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Dennis L. ([e-mail]) (Tucson, Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart - The Flute Quartets, K. 285 K. 285a K. 285b 298 / Rampal Stern Accardo Rostropovich (Audio CD)

As a purchaser of classical, baroque, rock, and hip-hop music, "Mozart, The Flute Quartets" is an essential part of my listening mix and has been for several years. These selections are spirited in rhythm & tempo, and, are punctuated with the captivating dynamics of 4 world renowned musicians. In addition, the wonderful sonic quality of this 1986 DDD recording stands head and shoulders above most other classical cd's in my small collection. Perhaps the combination of Mozart, great musicianship, and, excellent digital reproduction leads me to be biased. However,please know that friends and family always comment favorably when they hear this cd. In my opinion, this specific recording would be an excellent choice as a gift.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masters At Work, October 19, 2005

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Octavius (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart - The Flute Quartets, K. 285 K. 285a K. 285b 298 / Rampal Stern Accardo Rostropovich (Audio CD)

One could not have a better combination of performers for a piece such as Mozart's flute quartets. All of them are virtuosos in their instruments and it sure sounds like it. These graceful pieces by Mozart will make you feel as if you're strolling down the park on a sunny day without care in the world. There is really nothing to discuss in terms of technical detail as the performances are flawless in almost every respect. I felt the performance was a little too fast in its interpretation for Mozart and the Rococco style but that is really a minor point. This is a great album for one's collection in which one can hear some of the greatest performers do Mozart's delicate flute quartets.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FROM BOTH SIDES, September 30, 2008

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Mario Cruz "MC" (Cali-COLOMBIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart - The Flute Quartets, K. 285 K. 285a K. 285b 298 / Rampal Stern Accardo Rostropovich (Audio CD)

Great from both sides, music performance and sound quality.

Mozart's chamber music playing is a friends meeting and this recording offers that feeling.

I'm very glad with this cd and anyone who can get it will get a box of chocolate lolypops.

Mozart for ever!!!