Originally Posted by Rod Corkin Originally Posted by

Well for starters this is what I wrote in the Mozart vs Beethoven chain on the subject...



"I don't rate Schubert at all but l wish to stick to Mozart/Beethoven where possible in this chain. One particular Beethoven work that has suffered in comparison with Mozart is

his Piano & wind Quintet in Eflat op16, in relation to Mozart's also in Eflat. I have recording's of both, even on period instruments too, but no way can I accept the establishment position that Mozart's is the superior. The drama and rhetoric is there but is hesitant in the Mozart, like he's dipping his feet in cold water and not too sure about taking the dive. Beethoven's is a grander and more assure conception."



I also have period instrument recordings of both and if anything Beethoven stands out even more when performed like this. Basically Beethoven is superior when it comes to the treatment of his material, Beethoven's sense of form is unsurpassed. As I say above Mozart in rhetorical mode is never as assured as it could or should be. I'll say more later, my daughter wants me to watch South Park...