Mozart 1.2.3.4
March 24 , 2025
Stars of chamber music in unique constellation
Speaking of an exceptional line-up! The primarius of the Quatuor Ébène, former first viola player of the Berliner Philharmoniker and founder of the Artemis Quartet share the stage with pianist Julien Libeer. Sparks assured with so much artistic intelligence on the boards!
Julien Libeer’s third album on the Harmonia Mundi Label presents Mozart’s chamber music works performed solo, in duo, trio and in quartet with Julien Libeer, Pierre Colombet, Eckart Runge, Máté Szücs.
CD repertoire
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Piano Quartet No. 1 K. 478 G minor
Piano Trio No. 3 K. 502 B-flat major
Sonata for piano and violin No.25 K. 377 (374e) F major
Piano Sonata No. 4 K. 282 (189g) E-flat major
Reviews
“Julien Libeer, behind a beautifully brightly intoned Steinway, is the lynchpin of this Mozart programme. With his delicate playing, rich in shades, he is an infectious primus interpares, surrounded by friends, all first-rate chamber music players.
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“Libeer closes the programme alone in an early-ish piano sonata whose graceful opening Adagio reveals his singing tone, magical feel for line and pleasing reluctance to wallow in things. The Menuetto is strung with tasteful and original ornaments, and the Haydnesque finale is full of quick contrasts. Here, as everywhere on this release, Libeer’s playing shows exemplary Mozartian touch and emotional sensitivity.”