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Media Reviews and More: Pianist and conductor Ashkenazy conducting and playing Mozart's concertos as the culmination of his work... this is almost like a performer's desire. He has already recorded concertos 17 and 20 with the Padua Orchestra for Exton, but in this new recording, he performs "Jeunehomme" and concerto 27 with the NHK Symphony Orchestra. Ashkenazy's sound is clear and completely free of ambiguity. It seems as if he is stripping away all unnecessary colors and trying to depict Mozart's music in monochrome. Yet, one can feel an infinite range of colors from the sound. I think this is music that has been created by an artist who has spent a long time diligently working to uncover the meaning of each and every note. That's why his sound is filled with the confidence that "I can play this now." The second movement of concerto 27 is truly a world of only the essence. The deep emotion he portrays with the minimum amount of sound is moving. The NHK Symphony Orchestra responded well to Ashkenazy's demands, producing a refined and pure sound. (Kyoto Hasegawa) --- January 2006 issue -- Content (from "CD Journal Review"): While the recording certainly plays a role, the orchestra's mid-to-low range is firmly established, creating a highly stable sound, upon which the piano rests, resulting in a well-balanced and beautiful performance. Ashkenazy's piano playing is romantic, but he demonstrates a deep understanding of the characteristics of modern pianos, making it very pleasing to listen to. -- Content (from "CD Journal" database)
