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Makoto Ozone - Mozart & Beethoven Concertos [CD]

Makoto Ozone - Mozart & Beethoven Concertos [CD]

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The art of improvisation is as old as music itself. Wherever a composer has left some freedom for performers, frequently even marking a place in a work for improvisation, performers have eagerly seized on the opportunity to give free rein to their fantasy and fulfil the will of the composer - and at times compete with him. Beethoven's Concerto in B flat major has carved out a special place in the performance tradition of the 'Chopin and his Europe' festival. In 2010 it was given an unprecedented rendition: this three-movement work was played by two pianists: Maria Joao Pires performed the first movement, and Martha Argerich the second and third--both on a period instrument, with Frans Bruggen's Orchestra of the 18th Century. Over subsequent years, we have been treated to interpretations of this work from such artists as Kristian Bezuidenhout and ... Makoto Ozone.

The cadenza of Mozart's Piano Concerto in E flat major, K. 271 is a paradise for performers' inventiveness and imagination, and as long as they proceed with a natural sense of good taste, the listener with an orthodox attitude to Mozart will forgive them a great deal--even when they veer into stylistic regions far from Viennese classicism. Makoto Ozone decided to inscribe this work with a few of his own comments and remarks and his reading is interesting, subtle and witty - at times quite refined. He is also an excellent pianist, who can wow an audience with his performance of both classical and jazz repertoire. The latter, of course, is his element.

This CD presents Makoto Ozone's performances at 'Chopin and his Europe' from 2006 and 2007.

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The art of improvisation is as old as music itself. Wherever a composer has left some freedom for performers, frequently even marking a place in a work for improvisation, performers have eagerly seized on the opportunity to give free rein to their fantasy and fulfil the will of the composer - and at times compete with him. Beethoven's Concerto in B flat major has carved out a special place in the performance tradition of the 'Chopin and his Europe' festival. In 2010 it was given an unprecedented rendition: this three-movement work was played by two pianists: Maria Joao Pires performed the first movement, and Martha Argerich the second and third--both on a period instrument, with Frans Bruggen's Orchestra of the 18th Century. Over subsequent years, we have been treated to interpretations of this work from such artists as Kristian Bezuidenhout and ... Makoto Ozone.

The cadenza of Mozart's Piano Concerto in E flat major, K. 271 is a paradise for performers' inventiveness and imagination, and as long as they proceed with a natural sense of good taste, the listener with an orthodox attitude to Mozart will forgive them a great deal--even when they veer into stylistic regions far from Viennese classicism. Makoto Ozone decided to inscribe this work with a few of his own comments and remarks and his reading is interesting, subtle and witty - at times quite refined. He is also an excellent pianist, who can wow an audience with his performance of both classical and jazz repertoire. The latter, of course, is his element.

This CD presents Makoto Ozone's performances at 'Chopin and his Europe' from 2006 and 2007.

Track Listing

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E flat major K. 271 Allegro

Andantino

Rondeau. Presto

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19 Allegro con brio

Adagio

Rondo. Molto allegro

Chopin/Makoto Ozone: Improvisation with use of Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2 (Encore)

Details
  • Genre: Classical
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 5905683648158
  • Release Date: January 24, 2025
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