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“Even though ‘shorter is better’ represents my attitude in regard to Mozart generally, I’d have to say that the sonata in D, K. 284, which is probably the longest of the sonatas, is my favorite.” The critics were on the whole benevolent and at most poked fun at some of Gould’s ultra-fast tempos.
Mozart Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2
Released: 1969
- Sonata No. 6 in D Major for Piano, K. 284: I. Allegro
- Sonata No. 6 in D Major for Piano, K. 284: II. Rondeau en Polonaise: Andante
- Sonata No. 6 in D Major for Piano, K. 284: III. Theme and Variations
- Sonata No. 7 in C Major for Piano, K. 309: I. Allegro con spirito
- Sonata No. 7 in C Major for Piano, K. 309: II. Andante un poco Adagio
- Sonata No. 7 in C Major for Piano, K. 309: III. Rondo: Allegretto grazioso
- Sonata No. 9 in D Major for Piano, K. 311: I. Allegro con spirito
- Sonata No. 9 in D Major for Piano, K. 311: II. Andante con espressione
- Sonata No. 9 in D Major for Piano, K. 311: III. Rondo: Allegro
Disc 1