Mozart: Piano Sonatas K. 281, K. 284, K. 310 & Fantasia K. 475
12/6/2024, 10 Tracks, 1:09:49
Featuring
Ran Jia
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Composition History
The 'Dürnitz Sonata,' K. 284, is named after Thaddäus Freiherr von Dürnitz, who was reputed to be a very accomplished keyboard player.
Composer's Artistic Vision
In his Fantasia in C minor, K. 475, Mozart radically embraced the idea of imbuing sonatas with poetic content, letting this lyrical substance alone determine the form.
Performer Biography
Ran Jia was awarded a Choc Classica in December 2015 for her recording of Schubert Sonatas D 960 and D 664, placing her interpretation alongside famous Schubert recordings by Kempff, Lupu, and Richter.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in July 2024 and features surround sound technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, aiming for an amazingly naturalistic virtual surround sound experience.
Performer Biography
Pianist Ran Jia was praised by Tan Dun, a renowned composer and conductor, as a 'piano poet with dramatic skill in music making.'
Composer Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was just 18 years old when he began transforming the piano sonata from a piece of household music into a standalone concert work.
Composition History
Mozart's Sonata in A minor, K. 310, was composed during an unhappy residence in Paris in 1778.
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