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From: mf@cornell.UUCP
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Subject: Haydn and Mozart Piano Sonatas
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Date: Wed, 16-May-84 22:24:03 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 16 22:24:03 1984
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I have recently joined the Musical Heritage Society and noted, in their
catalogue, the integral recording of the Mozart Piano Sonatas by A. Balsam.
I have not heard him--either live or recorded--and would appreciate any
reviews (by mail, please) on this interpretation.  The best recordings I know
of selected sonatas are by Edwin Fischer, Landowska and Gieseking (the latter
may have recorded them all if I'm correct).

    As to Haydn--I have Gould's wonderful interpretation of the 6 last
sonatas, Landowska's exciting performance of #34, 35, 37, 40 and 49 on
piano and harpsichord, and Brendel's, of Hob XVI:20 and 49, which I find
shallow and unpleasant.  I have heard Bilson live on fortepiano and have
no intention of acquiring his recordings.  Any recommendations out there? (mail
please).  Thank you.

--Michel            ARPA:   mf@cornell
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