Seiji Ozawa - The Art of Seiji Ozawa (2013) [16CD Set] {Deutsche Grammophon}

Seiji Ozawa - The Art of Seiji Ozawa (2013) [16CD Set] {Deutsche Grammophon}

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© 2013 Deutsche Grammophon / Universal | DG 4807020

Classical / Concerto / Symphony

A rewarding release... As to the Mandarin, first impressions suggest a gloved fist on Ozawa's part and a general softening of attack since [his earlier DG recording from] 1975... Ozawa is strong on sensuality - those all-pervading glissandos, the seduction games and the languidly teasing sequences that lead to the chase... As to the Concerto for Orchestra...the Bostonians' Bartókian pedigree - it was, after all, Koussevitzky who commissioned the work — guarantees a certain élan and refinement... Ozawa is best where the going gets frantic (his finale is terrific, especially at the outset, and he plays Bartok's more concise original ending)... Ozawa's virtues are intelligence, alertness and a fine ear for detail... (Gramophone [8/1995] reviewing the Bartók recordings, originally released as Philips 442783)