But when I heard other interpretations of Mozart piano sonatas, they just didn't seem "right". Sometimes, this happens when one gets used to one recording. That isn't the case here. I generally prefer de Laroccha & Brendel for the piano concerti, but I have not found anyone to play piano better than Klien did. The other reviewers have articulated it better than I can.

I bought this many years ago when it has a less trendy cover. I bought both volumes in two CD sets at a mall CD store. I hesitated because they were $18 for the two.

Do you know what makes these CDs even more enjoyable? Reading a book along with them. I'm reading 'Mozart: A Life in Letters' right now, which refers to his works by K #. Knowing the story behind these sonatas from Mozart's own day while hearing them... It is just unbelievable.

Maybe this will be more convincing. I am an atheist. When I first read the Leopold Mozart was parading his children around Europe because he thought it was his duty, because God had chosen to speak to us through Mozart, I scoffed.  God-schmod. Maybe my imagination just isn't good enough, or I don't have enough faith or something. But when I listen to certain pieces by Mozart (several of which are in this collection) I *almost* believe that it is not possible for one person to have such talent, without help from a divine being. (but there IS no devine being!) So how is this possible?! Quality training from an early age, a musical heritage, and exposure to the best classical & baroque music that Europe had to offer certainly didn't hurt.

Everything is just perfect. The thing with Mozart is that as you listen to it again and again, it only gets more beautiful. I notice things I hadn't noticed before.

The solo piano sonatas of Mozart really do belong in every classical music collection.

I wish I could have met Mozart. He probably wouldn't have been too impressed by me, but Oh, to shake his hand, or to have a piano lesson from him.
But when I heard other interpretations of Mozart piano sonatas, they just didn't seem "right". Sometimes, this happens when one gets used to one recording. That isn't the case here. I generally prefer de Laroccha & Brendel for the piano concerti, but I have not found anyone to play piano better than Klien did. The other reviewers have articulated it better than I can. I bought this many years ago when it has a less trendy cover. I bought both volumes in two CD sets at a mall CD store. I hesitated because they were $18 for the two. Do you know what makes these CDs even more enjoyable? Reading a book along with them. I'm reading 'Mozart: A Life in Letters' right now, which refers to his works by K #. Knowing the story behind these sonatas from Mozart's own day while hearing them... It is just unbelievable. Maybe this will be more convincing. I am an atheist. When I first read the Leopold Mozart was parading his children around Europe because he thought it was his duty, because God had chosen to speak to us through Mozart, I scoffed. God-schmod. Maybe my imagination just isn't good enough, or I don't have enough faith or something. But when I listen to certain pieces by Mozart (several of which are in this collection) I *almost* believe that it is not possible for one person to have such talent, without help from a divine being. (but there IS no devine being! ) So how is this possible?! Quality training from an early age, a musical heritage, and exposure to the best classical & baroque music that Europe had to offer certainly didn't hurt. Everything is just perfect. The thing with Mozart is that as you listen to it again and again, it only gets more beautiful. I notice things I hadn't noticed before. The solo piano sonatas of Mozart really do belong in every classical music collection. I wish I could have met Mozart. He probably wouldn't have been too impressed by me, but Oh, to shake his hand, or to have a piano lesson from him.