Pianist Orli Shaham releases volume 4 of the Complete Mozart Piano Sonatas
Sonatas K.279, K.280 & K.284 are out June 2, 2023 on Canary Classics
“One can now only wait with bated breath as Miss Shaham works her way towards completing her extraordinary exposition of Mozart’s piano sonatas.” — World Music Report
The internationally-renowned concert pianist Orli Shaham is deep into a multi-year endeavor of recording all of Mozart’s piano sonatas. On Friday, June 2, 2023, Shaham releases Volume 4 of "Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas" on Canary Classics (CC23) on CD and via all major streaming and download services. The remaining volumes of the six-disc set are due to be released next season.
"As a young musician, Mozart traveled widely and — like any good traveling salesman — needed samples to show off to prospective patrons. So, during a journey to Munich in 1774–1775, he wrote six “calling cards” to play at the homes of potential benefactors," writes Orli Shaham with Peter Dahm Robertson in the liner notes.
Three of these calling cards — the sonatas K.280, K.279, and K.284 — are on Volume 4 of Orli Shaham's Complete Piano Sonatas by Mozart. These works also demonstrate Mozart's exploration of new technology. "He would often write for new instruments, and on a standard keyboard expand the range of sounds he could create," continues Ms. Shaham. "On Sonata in F, K.280 he explores drawing people in with pauses; in Sonata in C, K.279 he writes a theme that isn't really a melody; and in K.284 “Dürnitz” he tries a final movement of variations, instead of a traditional rondo."
Critics call Shaham "an intelligent and sensitive guide" for this music. For a digital or physical copy of Volume 4 or any of the previously released discs, contact ClassicalCommunications@gmail.com.
“The stylish intelligence and pianistic refinement distinguishing the first volume ... continues" — Gramophone
Pianist Orli Shaham
Mozart Piano Sonatas Vol.4
K.279 ● K.280 ● K.284
Canary Classics CC23
Release date: June 2, 2023
TRACK LIST
Piano Sonata in F Major, No. 2, K.280 19:20
[01] I. Allegro assai 06:41
[02] II. Adagio 08:06
[03] III. Presto 04:25
Piano Sonata in C Major, No. 1, K.279 20:26
[04] I. Allegro 07:13
[05] II. Andante 08:04
[06] III. Allegro 05:03
Piano Sonata in D Major, No. 6, K.284, “Dürnitz” 30:13
[07] I. Allegro 08:03
[08] II. Rondeau en Polonaise: Andante 04:50
[09] III. Tema con variazone 17:14
Hailed as “a first-rate Mozartean” by Chicago Tribune, Orli Shaham has established an international reputation as one of today's most gifted pianists.
Orli Shaham has performed with many of the major orchestras around the world, and has appeared in recital from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. She is Artistic Director of Pacific Symphony’s chamber series Café Ludwig in Costa Mesa, California and Artistic Director of the interactive children's concert series, Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard, which she founded in 2010.
In 2023, Ms. Shaham releases Volume 4 of the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas. Her Mozart recording project also includes Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the Piano Sonatas and her album of Piano Concertos with St. Louis Symphony, all of which are part of her discography of a over a dozen titles on Canary Classics, Deutsche Gramophone, Albany Records, SFS Media and more.
Orli Shaham is a Co-Host and Creative for the national radio program From the Top. She is on the piano and chamber music faculty at The Juilliard School and is chair of the board of trustees at Kaufman Music Center in New York. In 2022, Orli Shaham served on the juries of both the Cliburn and Honens International Piano Competitions.