(4 out of 5 stars) Mozart s piano sonatas are sometimes devalued by critics as lesser compositions in Mozart s vast output. Of course when there are 626 works in total, some will be truly monumental, some merely masterful and others somewhat average and less consequential compared to the creme. To fully appreciate the piano sonatas of Mozart, one needs a little perspective. In Mozart s piano sonatas we see a bit more of the utilitarian need to produce music suitable for the home market - sometimes even used merely for musical lessons for a patron s child. What we often have here is typically pleasant parlor music - which was one goal of the more simple compositions in this set. This is one of the minor downsides of let s hear it all complete collections like this . not all pieces will be stunning masterpieces. So, to one not familiar with this context, there can be feeling of the music being a bit let down after listening to some of these more simple sonatas - espe