Mozart: Piano Concerto K.459; Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3

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Music Review: A Late Start for the Haskil Legacy
Rating: 5 Stars

But enough about what would come, how about the performances on this disc. Recorded with conductor Henry Swoboda, who was also a part owner of the Westminster label, and the Winthethur Symphony Orchestra in Switzerland, Haskil's Mozart and Beethoven interpretations are light, graceful and straightforward. But do not mistake this for wimpy! While many pianists precociously decorate their Mozart and angrily expound their Beethoven, Haskil simply lets the music speak for itself. The result shows Mozart in a refreshingly serious light, and Beethoven at his most Mozart-like, which is also a welcome change of pace. The mono sound, sometimes a detractor, surprisingly heightens this fact. It is a great disc for sure, and those who don't know Clara Haskil's considerable talents would be wise to purchase this title while it is still available.

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