Description
Mozart's piano sonatas reveal an extraordinary range of character, from effortless lyricism to profound emotional intensity. In the third volume of his complete survey, pianist Jae-Hyuck Cho performs three contrasting sonatas which form an arc from light into shadow, before emerging into light once more. Opening with the luminous Sonata in C major, K. 330, the program moves to the dramatic A minor Sonata, K. 310, one of Mozart's most emotionally charged keyboard works, before concluding with the freshness and wit of the G major Sonata, K. 283. Together, these three sonatas reveal Mozart's ability to combine elegance, theatrical instinct and deep humanity. Cho approaches these works with a distinctly vocal perspective, shaping each phrase as though sung and drawing on Mozart's close relationship with opera. The result is a performance of warmth, clarity and expressive freedom that allows each sonata's individual voice to emerge while revealing the broader narrative that connects them. This third instalment continues a thoughtfully conceived cycle that places musical character and storytelling at it's heart.
Tracklist:
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330 I. Allegro Moderato
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330 II. Andante Cantabile
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330 III. Allegretto
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 8 in a Minor, K. 310 I. Allegro Maestoso
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 8 in a Minor, K. 310 II. Andante Cantabile Con Espressione
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 8 in a Minor, K. 310 III. Presto
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 5 in G Major, K. 283 I. Allegro
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 5 in G Major, K. 283 II. Andante Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 5 in G Major, K. 283 III. Presto
UPC: 5060189569557
Label: Orchid Classics
Release Date: 9.4.26
Format: CD
