Lugansky . Rudenko - Mozart Sonata for 2 Pianos, K448

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Sonata for 2 pianos in D major, K. 448 (K. 375a) (1781)
Nikolai Lugansky, Vadim Rudenko, Dec. 2020

I. Allegro con spirito [0:00]
II. Andante [7:45]
III. Molto allegro [14:18]

“[…] The first movement opens with forte octaves in both pianos, and these give way to a theme of typical Mozartian lightness. The upward running scales, following and overlapping each other, set the pattern of delicious continuity throughout the ebullient movement.

The Andante is much like a slow movement of a Mozart piano concerto, with the second piano acting as the orchestra in accompanying the song-like first theme presented by its partner. True duet togetherness returns with a repeated, overlapping phrase going from one piano to the other. Here the texture is crystalline, cameo-like, and the very economy of notes is a challenge to the performers’ tonal resourcefulness.

A rondo movement of dash and verve brings the Sonata to a rousing finale. In its pages are elements of the wondrous Mozart humor, including a section of gypsy-like flavor. The contrasts are beguiling, and the freshness of the work is a testament to Mozart’s pianistic and musical ingenuity.”

Orrin Howard

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