Mozart: Piano Sonatas

In 1877 Edvard Grieg informed his publisher that he had added a free, second piano to several of Mozart’s sonatas. As he later emphasised, his modernization did not change a single one of Mozart’s notes, but constituted a way of showing admiration for an old master. Grieg also intended the pieces for a duo of student at teacher; here the performers are a pianist of exceptional distinction and her legendary mentor: Elisabeth Leonskaja and Sviatoslav Richter.

1. Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": I. Allegro (Arr. Grieg for Two Pianos)

2. Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": II. Andante (Arr. Grieg for Two Pianos)

3. Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": III. Rondo. Allegretto (Arr. Grieg for Two Pianos)

4. Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475 (Arr. Grieg for Two Pianos)

5. Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533: I. Allegro (Arr. Grieg for Two Pianos)

6. Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533: II. Andante (Arr. Grieg for Two Pianos)

7. Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533: III. Rondo. Allegretto (Arr. Grieg for Two Pianos)