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| Mozart: Complete Quintets, Vol. 1 | 
 enlarge | Creators: Bamberg Wind Quintet, Helman Jung, Denis Vigay, Eva Czako, George Pieterson, Netherlands Wind Ensemble, Sjef Douwes, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edo De Waart, Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-fields Chamber Ensemble, Claus Klein, Timothy Brown [horn], Georg Meerwein, Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-fields, Ingrid Haebler
Label: Philips
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 121605
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 456055
UPC: 028945605524
EAN: 0028945605524
ASIN: B0000041MQ
Release Date: June 10, 1997
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | String Quintet In B Flat, KV 174 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 1. Allegro Moderato | | • | String Quintet In B Flat, KV 174 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 2. Adagio | | • | String Quintet In B Flat, KV 174 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 3. Menuetto Ma Allegretto | | • | String Quintet In B Flat, KV 174 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 4. Allegro | | • | String Quintet In C Minor, KV 406 (516h) For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 1. Allegro | | • | String Quintet In C Minor, KV 406 (516h) For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 2. Adante | | • | String Quintet In C Minor, KV 406 (516h) For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 3. Menuetto In Canone | | • | String Quintet In C Minor, KV 406 (516h) For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 4. Allegro | | • | Quintet In E Flat, KV 407 For Horn, Violin, 2 Violas, And Cello: 1. Allegro | | • | Quintet In E Flat, KV 407 For Horn, Violin, 2 Violas, And Cello: 2. Andante | | • | Quintet In E Flat, KV 407 For Horn, Violin, 2 Violas, And Cello: 3. Allegro | | • | Adagio In B Flat, KV 411For 2 Clarinets And 3 Basset Horns |
Disc 2
| • | Quintet In E Flat, KV 452 For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, And Bassoon: 1. Largo - Allegro moderato | | • | Quintet In E Flat, KV 452 For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, And Bassoon: 2. Larghetto | | • | Quintet In E Flat, KV 452 For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, And Bassoon: 3. Allegretto | | • | String Qunitet In C, KV 515 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas, And Cello: 1. Allegro | | • | String Qunitet In C, KV 515 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas, And Cello: 2. Andante | | • | String Qunitet In C, KV 515 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas, And Cello: 3. Menuetto. Allegretto | | • | 4. Allegro |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
If I could pick a musical premiere out of the past that I could have attended, I would probably choose one of those evenings when Mozart and Haydn took the two viola parts in the first performances of Mozart's string quintets. It's something to wonder at, anyway. The string quintets are not only Mozart's greatest chamber music, they are among the most profoundly inspired pieces of music by anyone for any instruments. Three of them can be found on this budget priced set, superbly performed, along with the Horn Quintet, and the Quintet for Piano and Winds, which inspired Beethoven to compose a not quite as successful sequel. Greatness, folks, pure and simple. --David Hurwitz
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| Customer Reviews:
Quintessential Quintets March 7, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is an outstanding 2-disc set from Philips at an even more outstanding price! These enchanting chamber pieces by Mozart seem to float on air, and transport the listener to another place in time. While these works may not have the sweeping grandeur of his symphonies and operas, they possess a remarkable intimacy, spirit, and beauty. In a nutshell, these works capture the qualities that make Mozart's music in general so special. The vivid performance of the string version of the 1781 wind serenade K388, (which here is KV 406), may be the highlight of the entire set. Simply an indispensable Mozart compilation that will enrich your life for years to come!
The pinnacle of Mozart's chamber works March 26, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
It is nearly universally agreed that Mozart's string quintets not only surpassed his earlier "Haydn" string quartets but are amoung his finest chamber compositions and in the entire clasical repetory. Particularly, the late string quintets, K515 & 516, are thought to be Mozart's pinnacle chamber compositions - exceedingly rich in texture and tone as well as perfected symmetry of form. This is a high-quality grouping of Mozart's wonderful and instrumentally-diverse quintets (strings, piano/winds and horn). One quintet in this first volume that may be the most special is the fairly unique quintet for piano and wind quartet - a composition that Mozart even thought to be his finest at the time of writing. Its delicacy and skill of blending the more complex and powerful tones of the clavier with the graceful, nuanced timbres of the winds shows Mozart's mastery of composing for winds.
The performances of the string quintets by the quintet featuring legendary violinist, Aurther Grumiaux, are cited in nearly every major review as a truly exceptional example of the art of chamber music playing. Gramophone, Jim Svejda, Penguin and Third Ear Guides all give them the highest ratings, while Gramophone concluded that, "This edition belongs in the pantheon of Great Mozart recordings." Additionally, Gramophone awarded the String Quintets here their highest award - one of the "Top 100 Recordings of All Time" - which is an accolade about as high as you can get. The performances have that distinct polished Grumiaux elegance and tonal opulance while the recorded sound is of the highest clarity.
Philip's Quintets I and II is an absolutely superb, timeless set of four CD's that contain some of the creme of the classical chamber repertoire. It will be hard to find a better compilation of this calibre. Chamber enthusiasts will want to get both Vol.I and II as each set contains 2-3 major works that are treasured by many a Mozart fan. A wonderful investment that will reward the listener for a lifetime.
Mozartian bliss June 30, 2000
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a particularly ethereal set of discs. The main works here are three String Quintets, played by an augmented Grumiaux Trio with total assurance & commitment. These are all ravishingly beautiful works. The Horn Quintet, where the soloist is Timothy Brown, is a happy and spirited piece, again wonderfully played. The only question mark surrounds the rather literal, even wooden performance of the Piano Quintet with Ingrid Haebler & The Bamberg Wind Quintet. Compared to Murray Perahia & his ECO Wind Players, the recoridng here sounds far too measured and unspontaneous. Nevertheless, this cannot detract from the magnificence of the other recorded works on this disc, which are all to be had a a very reasonable price.
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