Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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!!!

...the Rampal/Stern/Schneider/Rose recording is much better. Look for it and purchase it instead. It's an analog recording, but that's fine.