Description
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Great Sonatas for Piano and Violin – Walter Klien & Arthur Grumiaux (4CD Set)
UPC: 028941214126
MPN: 412 141-2 PH4
Brand Name: Philips Classics (PolyGram International B.V.)
Overview
Experience the timeless beauty of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s complete sonatas for piano and violin in this 4-CD Philips Digital Classics edition, performed by the renowned duo Arthur Grumiaux (violin) and Walter Klien (piano). This definitive digital recording captures the full cycle of 15 great sonatas (K.301–K.526) and the Six Variations in G minor K.360, highlighting the expressive balance and refinement that characterize Mozart’s mature chamber music.
Recorded between 1981 and 1983 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, this set exemplifies the clarity and warmth of early digital recording technology, offering listeners a masterclass in musical conversation and technical mastery.
Product Features
- Format: 4 Compact Discs (Digital Stereo)
- Recording Label: Philips Classics / PolyGram
- Recording Years: 1981–1983
- Recording Location: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
- Total Duration: 255 minutes, 37 seconds
- Genre: Classical – Chamber Music
- Style: Violin & Piano Sonatas
- Audio Format: DDD (Digital Recording)
- Packaging: Box set with booklet and liner notes
- Country of Manufacture: West Germany
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Catalogue Variants:
- 412 141-2 (4CD)
- 412 141-1 (5LP)
- 412 141-4 (3MC)
Interesting Facts
- Legendary Partnership: Arthur Grumiaux and Walter Klien, two of the 20th century’s most distinguished Mozart interpreters, achieve perfect balance—Grumiaux’s silken tone and Klien’s clarity create a dialogue of elegance and restraint.
- Comprehensive Collection: Includes all of Mozart’s major violin sonatas, from the youthful Sonata in C Major K.296 to the mature and expressive Sonata in A Major K.526, showcasing his evolution as a composer.
- Historical Recording Era: One of the earliest fully digital chamber recordings made by Philips, this set reflects the transition into the digital age of classical music.
- International Appeal: Presented in trilingual packaging (German, English, and French), affirming Philips’ commitment to global accessibility and cultural sophistication.
- Collector’s Prestige: Manufactured by PolyGram, Hanover, this original West German pressing remains highly valued among audiophiles for its superior sound fidelity and elegant presentation.
Publishers
Published by: Philips Classics / Phonogram International B.V. Manufactured by: PolyGram, Hanover, West Germany Printed in: West Germany / Imprimé en Allemagne Photography: Fernando van Teylingen Art Direction: Top Cover
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