Di Carlo, L. - L. Vignali - A. De Angelis - C. Pinto - E. Smordini
Mozart, Beethoven: Piano Quintets
The genre of the Quintet for piano and winds did not exist prior to Mozarts composition of his masterpiece, KV 452. This form, thus, was born like Minerva from Jupiters head, fully fledged, and already ripe. It was followed by another masterpiece, written by a young Beethoven in 1796. The question remains open as to whether Beethoven had intended to challenge Mozarts primacy on this ground, and to compete with the Salzburg maestro by creating a work for the same ensemble. This question begs another: did Beethoven know Mozarts work? Inferentially, yes; but, as has been demonstrated, the goals which each of these two composers set for himself were different. Mozart conceived his Quintet as a miniature Piano Concerto, whilst Beethoven aimed rather at displaying his skills as a pianist and improviser. Together, these two masterpiece grant the listener a pleasant and enjoyable experience, but also some moments of pure delight, enchantment, and deep emotional involvement. The performing artists are the soloist of the Rome Opera Orchestra, whose high artistry is matched by the quality of hits recording.