Mozart Series Continues with Marianna Shirinyan
By Ralph Graves
Although this is the fourth volume of Bridge Records’ survey of the Mozart piano concertos, it’s actually the first to feature pianist Mariann Shirinyan. She replaces the previous soloist (who has since left the label) to continue the series with Scott Yoo and the Odense Symphony Orchestra.
Not to worry, though. Shirinyan is more than capable of continuing the series. She performs with a light touch, and sublte phrasing that sometimes is only apparent after repeated listening. The liner notes suggest that Shirinyan wrote her own cadenzas. Whether she did or not, Shirinyan seem to take the opportunity to delve deeper into the music rather than dazzle with fireworks, making them sound like organic parts of the movement, rather than the showstoppers they can sometimes become.
All in all, a pleasureable listening experience from start to finish. I look forward to volume five!
Mozart: Piano Concertos Volume 4
Piano Concerto No. 12in A major, K. 414; Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 448
Marianna Shirinyan, piano; Odense Symphony Orchestra; Scott Yoo, conductor
Bridge Records
