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Release Date: 06/20/2006 Label: Naxos Catalog #: 8557665 Spars Code: DDD Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Performer: Takako Nishizaki, Benjamin Loeb
Number of Discs: 1 |
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The calibre of the Nishizaki-Loeb partnership is outstanding. They provide expressive playing that is light and delicate. Their performances overflow with imagination and a high degree of intimacy. Nishizaki is highly experienced and has sold possibly the most recordings of any violinist. She has the advantage of a technique that is comfortably secure with a pleasing tone that is crisp and cool. There is a purity to her playing, fused with a relaxed manner that is hard to resist. The elaborate piano part in the hands of Loeb is natural and unforced. The duo’s choice of speeds tends to be rather on the slow side for my taste. However, in the allegro of K570 (track 6) the players demonstrate that they can quicken when they choose. I especially enjoyed their sensitive performance of the adagio of the Sonata K570 which is tender and highly compelling. Also impressive is the closing movement rondo of the same Sonata, dazzlingly played with joy and vitality, and totally free of affectation. Something special is also happening in the Sonata, K403 at several points in the allegro - allegretto (track 4) especially at points 1.27-2.11; 3.30-4.09 and 5.18-6.26 where the unison playing is exceptional.
The present Naxos recording has a slightly forward balance and is exceptionally clear. At times I could almost imagine being positioned adjacent to Nishizaki. The booklet notes by Keith Anderson are written to his usual high standard. These are excellent performances that are packed with quality music of extraordinary interest. -- Michael Cookson, MusicWeb International |
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Sonata for Piano no 17 in B flat major, K 570 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | |||||||||||||||
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Performer:
Takako Nishizaki (Violin),
Benjamin Loeb (Piano)
Period: Classical Written: 1789; Vienna, Austria |
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Venue: Country Day School, King City, Canada Length: 21 Minutes 46 Secs. |
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| Notes: Country Day School, King City, Canada (08/01/2004 - 08/05/2004) | ||||||||||||||||
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Variations (6) for Violin and Piano in G minor on "Hélas, j'ai perdu", K 360 (374b) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | |||||||||||||||
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Performer:
Takako Nishizaki (Violin),
Benjamin Loeb (Piano)
Period: Classical Written: 1781; Vienna, Austria |
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Venue: Country Day School, King City, Canada Length: 11 Minutes 15 Secs. |
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| Notes: Country Day School, King City, Canada (08/01/2004 - 08/05/2004) | ||||||||||||||||
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Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major, K 402 (385e) [Fragment] by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | |||||||||||||||
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Performer:
Benjamin Loeb (Piano),
Takako Nishizaki (Violin)
Period: Classical Written: 1782; Vienna, Austria |
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Venue: Country Day School, King City, Canada Length: 12 Minutes 2 Secs. |
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Notes: Arranger: Maximillian Stadler. Country Day School, King City, Canada (08/01/2004 - 08/05/2004) |
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Sonata for Violin and Piano in C major, K 403 (385c) [Fragment] by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | |||||||||||||||
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Performer:
Benjamin Loeb (Piano),
Takako Nishizaki (Violin)
Period: Classical Written: 1782; Vienna, Austria |
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Venue: Country Day School, King City, Canada Length: 18 Minutes 15 Secs. |
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Notes: Arranger: Maximillian Stadler. Country Day School, King City, Canada (08/01/2004 - 08/05/2004) |
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