Brendel's Mozart is captivating with its clear touch and meticulous structure.
Includes K.310, K.457, and Fantasia K.475. The character of each movement is clearly defined, the melody and harmonic movements are clearly shown, and clear keystrokes and a calm progression are common to all performances.
In K.310, the tense progression is consistent, and the contours of the melody are clearly conveyed. In contrast, in K.457, the dynamic range is wide, the harmonic changes are well-organized, and the expression of the piece is clear. In the Fantasia K.475, the musical ideas change dramatically, but the connections between each section are handled smoothly, and the melodic line progresses without interruption, giving the work a cohesive flow. Both pieces avoid unnecessary embellishment and are unified in their focus on conveying the structure of the work as is, and this recording consistently conveys Brendel's characteristic clear approach.
