Mozart: Violin Sonatas [Box set]

Mozart (Composer), Walter Olbertz (Performer), Karl Suske (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Walter Olbertz, Karl Suske
• Composer: Mozart
• Audio CD (October 14, 1997)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 5
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Berlin Classics
• ASIN: B0000035QU
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #509,236 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Machet Die Tore Weit, SWV Anh. 8 - Dresdner Kreuzchor

2. Ubers Gebirg' Maria Geht - Thomanerchor Leipzig/Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

3. O Du Frohliche, O Du Selige, Gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit - Peter Schreier/Thomanerchor Leipzig/Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

4. Ein Kind Ist Uns Geboren, SWV 384 - Dresdner Kreuzchor/Rudolf Mauersberger

5. Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht - Thomanerchor Leipzig/Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

6. Frohe Hirten, Eilt, Ach Eilet - Peter Schreier

7. Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen - Thomanerchor Leipzig/Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

8. Jauchzet, Frohlocket! - Dresdner Kreuzchor/Dresdner Philharmonie/Martin Flamig

9. Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging - Thomanerchor Leipzig/Hans-Joachim Rotzsch

10. Herbei, O Ihr Glaubigen (Adeste Fidelis/Volksweise Aus Portugal) - Peter Schreier/Thomanerchor Leipzig/Hans-Joachim Rotzsch/Hans Otto

11. Hodie Christus Natus Est - Dresdner Kreuzchor/Rudolf Mauersberger

12. Lasst Uns Das Kindlein Wiegen - Thomanerchor Leipzig/Erhard Manuersberger

13. O Liber Herre Gott, Wecke Uns Auf, SWV 287 - Michael Jackel/Christoph Spranger/Ernst Ludwig Hammer/Hans Otto

14. Brich An, O Schones Morgenlicht - Dresdner Kreuzchor/Dresdner Philharmonie/Martin Flamig

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MOST MEMORABLE MOZART, November 1, 2010

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Melvyn M. Sobel "Melvyn M. Sobel" (Freeport, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Violin Sonatas (Audio CD)

Time, for once, has been kind; the classic, and very much classical, Mozart collaboration between Karl Suske and Walter Olbertz is as telling today as it was when first released on vinyl in 1972, and analogous to their superb recording of the Beethoven violin sonatas of 1969. Indeed, their approach, in the best possible sense, is openly direct, yet amiable; outer movements are delightfully rough and ready, while the contemplative cores never abandon reflection or wisdom. The uncanny clarity of both harmony and melodic line is positively refreshing to hear, as is a violin both crisp and sweet, with wonderful intonation, tangible piano sound, and both instruments superbly captured in a lifelike, intimate acoustic; it's like listening to these pieces anew. Arresting, too, is the inspired transformation of performance, from early sonatas to late, as the music gains in profundity; since the sonatas are mercifully presented in chronological order and because of the exceptional artistic strategy of Suske and Olbertz, the observation of Mozart's maturing genius is breathtaking and transparent. As distinct bonuses are the inclusion of Mozart's two sets of variations for violin and piano from 1781 (K. 359 and 360) and the fascinating sonata fragments of 1782 (K. 402 and 403, with final movements completed by Mozart's student, Maximilian Stadler, and K. 404, known as the Andante and Allegretto for Violin and Piano), all imminently delectable and rewarding. The reissuing of this set confirms the extraordinary artistry of these highly under-rated musicians and has been long in coming; it is more than merely an excellent contender in a field strewn with many whose accolades may not be as worthy.

[Running time: CD 1: 61:52 CD 2: 63:00 CD 3: 76:10 CD 4: 67:41 CD 5: 62:06]

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER OVERLOOKED GEM !, September 3, 2011

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GERALD LAHR - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mozart: Violin Sonatas (MP3 Download)

I think this is a pleasant listening experience with clean, clear, fresh, and joyful playing. At times, the playing almost sounds like period instruments are being used. Well worth consideration.