Mozart: Organ Sonatas & Solos 2 CD set - Daniel Chorzempa et al [Complete Mozart Edition Vol 21]

"The organ is in my eyes and ears the king of all instruments." - W.A. Mozart

"I told Herr Stein I would love to try out his organ because organ playing was my real passion." - W.A. Mozart

(English translations: Mozart's Letters, Mozart's Life; Robert Spaethling; ISBN 0-393-04719-9)

These statements really pleased me, as I am a great lover of both Mozart and pipe organs. Church organs have entranced me all my life, and Mo, well, what can one say?

Currently there is only one other review of this title and it is a wonderfully-written piece. I agree with every word of it and wish I could add something not already expressed. Unfortunately I possess neither musical expertise nor the gift of words, but I do want to express my pure delight with these recordings.

The 17 epistles, composed for his church, are Mozart perfection. The Adagio and Allegro (K. 594) and Fantasia (K. 608), both in F minor (and written for what he purportedly considered loathesome purposes [see liner notes for details]) are true works of divine inspiration (humble opinion) and are my most highly prized of all the gems in this collection.

The first time I heard this recording of Fantasia, I wept; each time I hear it every hair on my body stands on end. These pieces are truly masterpieces, played divinely by this rich ensemble.

Deepest devotions to Daniel Chorzempa; many thanks to the German Bach Soloists and Helmut Winschermann. You guys all rock.

Also my thanks to the label: Phillips Complete Mozart Collection always has the best artists and most excellent recording quality, and I highly recommend the entire series to everyone.

- Amazon user review

2 CD set in cardboard slipcase; Includes 60 page multilingual booklet, numerous photographs of the soloists and descriptions of the works; Running time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes and 01 second

EAN: 028942252127

422 521-2

Philips, 1991

CDs: Excellent condition/Like new; Slipcase - Good; Slightly shelf-worn

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