Catalogue

Summary:

“Imogen Cooper’s strongly projected, stylistically sensitive performance stands up even alongside such distinguished modern versions. Anyone who wants this particular coupling will find Cooper and the Northern Sinfonia among the subtlest, liveliest and most probing of Mozartians” – Gramophone (Editor’s Choice)

“In the flood of Mozart recordings, this disc (…) stands out for its clarity and artistry” – The Sunday Telegraph

“The dialogue between keyboard and orchestra is highly developed and the quality of sound is superb” – The Independent on Sunday

This release inaugurated a new series with the Northern Sinfonia with the first commercial recording to be made at the spectacular Sage Gateshead, the landmark waterfront venue on Tyneside. In residence at the Sage Gateshead since its opening in 2004, the award-winning Northern Sinfonia’s dynamic approach to programmes, performances and recordings have earned them plaudits aplenty. The poetic pianist Imogen Cooper has a close association with Northern Sinfonia and the Sage Gateshead, having chosen the Steinway piano for the venue which she performs on this live recording.

Tracklist:

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756–1791)

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 23 in A Major, K488
1. I Allegro (11:52)
2. II Adagio (6:57)
3. III Allegro assai (8:30)

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 9 in E-flat Major, K271 ‘Jeunehomme’
4. I Allegro (10:50)
5. II Andantino (12:49)
6. III Rondeau: Presto (10:56)

Total Duration: 62:00

Imogen Cooper, piano/director
Northern Sinfonia

Recorded 18 – 19 October 2005, live in concert at the Sage Gateshead, Newcastle, England
Recording producer/balance engineer: Andreas Ruge
Recording engineer: Fabian Frank