Nothing could be more different than Arrau's approach to Mozart even in the early stages of his career. Certainly, other pianists in those days gave full value to the dramatic power of the minor-key sonatas. But very few approached with the sheer volcanic force he brought to those bass octaves and no-hold's-barred style in seemingly less serious works.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata No. 5 In G Major, K. 283: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 5 In G Major, K. 283: II. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 5 In G Major, K. 283: III. Presto
Piano Sonata No. 8 In A Minor, K. 310: I. Allegro Maestoso
II. Andante Cantabile Con Espressione
Piano Sonata No. 8 In A Minor, K. 310: III. Presto
Fantasia In C Minor, K. 475
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Minor, K. 457: I. Molto Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Minor, K. 457: II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Minor, K. 457: III. Allegro Assai
Piano Sonata No. 17 In B Flat Major, K. 570: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 17 In B Flat Major, K. 570: II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 17 In B Flat Major, K. 570: III. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 18 In D Major, K. 576: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 18 In D Major, K. 576: II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 18 In D Major, K. 576: III. Allegretto

UPC: 017685127427
Label: Music & Arts Program
Release Date: 6.25.13
Format: CD

Claudio Arrau - Claudio Arrau Live at Tanglewood (2 CD)