Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38 - 41 [Import]

Track Listings

1. I Adagio - Allegro

2. Ii Andante

3. Iii Presto

4. I Adagio - Allegro

5. Ii Andante Con Moto

6. Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto

7. Iv Allegro

8. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Molto Allegro

9. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Andante

10. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto

11. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Allegro Assai

12. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Allegro Vivace

13. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Andante Cantabile

14. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto

15. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Molto Allegro

Tracks:

Symphonie No. 35 - Dur KV 385 'Haffner Symphonie': Allegro Con Spirito
Symphonie No. 35 - Dur KV 385 'Haffner Symphonie': (Andante)
Symphonie No. 35 - Dur KV 385 'Haffner Symphonie': Menuetto - Trio
Symphonie No. 35 - Dur KV 385 'Haffner Symphonie': Finale. Presto
Symphonie No. 36 - Dur KV 425 'Linzer Symphonie': Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
Symphonie No. 36 - Dur KV 425 'Linzer Symphonie': Andante
Symphonie No. 36 - Dur KV 425 'Linzer Symphonie': Menuetto - Trio
Symphonie No. 36 - Dur KV 425 'Linzer Symphonie': Presto
Symphonie No. 38 - Dur KV 504 'Prager Symphonie': Adagio - Allegro
Symphonie No. 38 - Dur KV 504 'Prager Symphonie': Andante
Symphonie No. 38 - Dur KV 504 'Prager Symphonie': (Finale.) Presto

Tracks:

Symphonie No. 39 Es-dur KV 543: Adagio - Allegro
Symphonie No. 39 Es-dur KV 543: Andante Con Moto
Symphonie No. 39 Es-dur KV 543: Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
Symphonie No. 39 Es-dur KV 543: Finale. Allegro
Symphonie No. 40 g-moll KV 550: Molto Allegro
Symphonie No. 40 g-moll KV 550: Andante
Symphonie No. 40 g-moll KV 550: Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
Symphonie No. 40 g-moll KV 550: Allegro Assai
Symphonie No. 41 C-Dur KV 551 'Jupiter Symphonie': Allegro Vivace
Symphonie No. 41 C-Dur KV 551 'Jupiter Symphonie': Andante Cantabile
Symphonie No. 41 C-Dur KV 551 'Jupiter Symphonie': Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
Symphonie No. 41 C-Dur KV 551 'Jupiter Symphonie': Molto Allegro

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Karl Bohm was one of this century's great Mozart conductors--a fact that's apt to be forgotten in the flood of authentic instrument productions, many of them on DG's associated labels. He conducted Mozart with real love and affection, maintaining moderate tempos, allowing each work's gorgeous melodies a chance to sing and breathe. Mozart's symphonic music has its roots in the opera house, and so did Bohm. Listening to the witty woodwind interjections in the finale of Symphony No. 39, for example, you can readily imagine the witty exchanges of different characters in one of Mozart's comic operas. These beautifully recorded versions of Mozart's greatest symphonies belong in the collection of every fan of the composer. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

NONE FINER!.......2007-07-19

In the WHOLE recorded field of Mozart late symphonies, NONE shine like these. Karl Bohm, undoubtedly, ranks supreme as the finest Mozart interpreter of "our" generation. He simply KNEW, and HAD A WAY, with this music that remains unparalleled. And the Berlin, well, they, too, certainly can work their way through these scores like no other ensemble...likely because of the great master leading them here.

I originally had these on LP back in the 60's, and literally wore the set out, replacing it years later. Then, of course, with it's initial release on cd I repurchased it, but found it "shrill" to my ears. This new remastering is simply stunning, and first rate. Thanks DG (or Universal) for your loving care and attention in this re-release mastering.

Simply stated, this set of the final symphonies of Mozart, under Bohm, BELONG in EVERY COLLECTION as a cornerstone. Should you doubt me, please read on among the other reviews here, and be convinced. ~operabruin

Excellent readings of the last six symphonies..........2007-03-09

I was listening to these again last night and I have to say, Bohm knows his Mozart. Then again, so does the Berlin Philharmonic. Bohm always seems to pick the right tempo, never too fast but not too slow either. The perfect example is the opening of the 39th, where Bohm revels in creating a big engulfing sound during the slow introduction; however as soon as the allegro kicks in, tempi and tones have a spring in their step. For me, this is one of the great versions of the 39th, even in spite of a few sloppy moments in the latter movements. He submits an excellent 35th and 36th, again with moderate tempi but wonderfully Mozartean phrasing, somewhat surprising since when Bohm recorded these, "Period Instruments" weren't even a twinkle in Harnoncourt's eye, and "Romantic" readings were all the rage for Mozart. Bohm's steadiness with these interpretations is only matched by his ear for detail; better, say, than Marriner, who is unquestionably steady, but whose readings lack spontenaity, and more consistent than Szell, whose 40th is one of the great readings, but whose 39th falls flat and whose brass/woodwinds can't handle their increased role in the Jupiter symphony.
Considering the age of these recordings (early- to mid-60s), they also sound remarkably clean and clear, and all of the parts can easily be heard; although I would credit Bohm with some of this as he was always excellent at creating space and keeping all of Mozart's many layers exposed to the listener. I have a number of different accounts of Mozart's last six symphonies (Marriner, Bernstein, Karajan, Szell 35, 39-41, Mackerras), but pound for pound, this one is the best. If you still aren't happy with the versions you own, this set may be your stopping point.

Radiant performances!.......2007-02-03

The Symphony No. 41 in C major Kv 551 best known as Jupiter retakes and maintains the most representative epic spirit of Mozart like any one Symphony. It breaths liberty, Dionysian pleasure and that essential rapture so common in the masterpieces. And under Bohm's baton exudates full aristocratic sound.

In spite of the fact it has been recorded so many times, just a few directors have been able to extract and carve in relief the majestic splendor of this K.

On the other hand the version of the 38th Symphony is simply majestic and radiant. Bohm never abuses of excess of elegance and his pristine lyricism may be easily realized.

Karl Bohm was indeed, one of the most representative Ambassadors of the Mozart symphonic repertoire. The Berlin Philharmonic, fortunately still maintained the noble sound inherited from Furtwangler and then Fricsay and that was a decisive fact to his favor.

Wonderful Sound Quality and Precision .......2006-03-24

Precision. That is what comes to my mind when listening to a Karl Bohm interpretation of Mozart. Mozart's final symphonies are ageless masterpieces of music. Anyone can recognize the opening Allegro moto of Symphony No. 40 in G-Minor (one of Mozart's only symphonies in a minor key). Just finding a collection with these wonderful symphonies is a great find.

As to the sound quality, Deutsch Gramophone spent extra time and resources into reissuing these originally analog recordings. It is nice to be able to hear every woodwind in balance and the string sections in their glory. The sound does not seem forced or artificial and the quality is absolutely superb.

These recordings were completed during the height of Bohm's time as a conductor. His interpretations are truly "viennese" in that tempos and structure are very precise and meticulous. Some may think his tempi are slow or plodding, but they offer a very nice interpretation that perhaps was accepted in Mozart's era. The 35th, 39th, and 41st symponies in the set are my favorites.

I would also suggest looking at George Szell's performances with the Cleveland Orchestra, for they offer a different interpretation but are also superb.

Other than Bruno Walter's.......2006-01-21

Columbia SO recordings (NOT with the New York PO) , which are OOP, this Bohm is the one to have, the only one you need actually. As I've heard at least 6 other major conductors, Klemperer , Mackerraas, both Levine's etc etc.
The only 2 I kept are the Walter ,got mine from a used cd dealer in the UK online :-) and the Bohm, complete sym set, which is the way to go for Mozart fans. There's quite a few very good syms in the 1-34.
All that stuff you read about Bohm being a "kapplemiester" (germanic style/cold), old fashioned, tutonic, is very misleading. I hear nothing of the sort and wish these comments would stop.
Though I was forwarned about Bohm being off track in approach with his german orch, I sense there is some anti-german sentiments in these negative comments about Bohm. None of this criticism leveled against Bohm is factual, only a prejudice in their minds.

As to
Details, tempos, instrument quality, sound quality, orch size all are in perfect harmony with Mozart.
. Bohm and the Berlin show forth a understanding of Mozart that none except Walter can rival.
The Klemper/Philharmonia on TESTAMENT, not the EMI release(which are duds) are not too bad, but not in the same category as either Bohm or Walter.
I sat down one day and compred all 3, and concluded the Klemperer were not necessary , for sound issues and also not on par with Bohm's definitive recording.

EDIT: I should mention that i read on a forum recently, he recalled Bohm from his vinyl set that the performances were 'a bit dull". Bohm does not speed read. Any conductor that takes Mozart too fast is doing a disservice to these richly detailed scores. Mozart requires detailed attention, which is what Bohm brings. Yet the life is there, not dull at all.
EDIT on Feb 21/07...
Mackerras' Prague is not in the same league as the Berlin. Many of the soloists in this Berlin use instruments that bring out a chamber flaor, and also Bohm kept the orch smaller than many other orch's. This smaller chamber sound brings more to Mozart than many other recodings I;'ve heard. Even Walter's Columbia is "big sound", yet Walter's does present a "Mozartian" image. Bohm goes even further. Many other like conductors record Mozart with a "Beethovenian" sound. That us large orch/heavy/darker.

Paul Best
Baton Rouge

Mozart: The Late Symphonies: Nos. 25, 29, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41

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Mozart: The Great Late Symphonies

Mozart: The Late Symphonies: Nos. 25, 29, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41

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Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

I. Allegro Con Brio
II. Andante
III. Menuetto-Trio
IV. Allegro
I. Allegro Moderato
II. Andante
III. Menuetto-Trio
IV. Allegro Con Spirito
I. Adagio-Allegro
II. Andante
III. Presto

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I. Allegro Con Spirito
II. Andante
III. Menuetto-Trio
IV. Presto
I. Molto Allegro
II. Andante
III. Menuetto-Trio
IV. Presto
I. Molto Allegro
II. Andante
III. Menuetto: Allegretto-Trio
IV. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

I. Adagio-Allegro
II. Andante Cantabile
III. Menuetto: Allegretto-Trio
IV. Finale: Allegro
I. Allegro Vivace
II. Andnate Cantabile
III. Menuetto: Allegretto-Trio
IV. Molto Allegro

Customer Reviews:

A good bargain.......2007-07-11

A bargain set, which whilst quirkily performed (in places), is a never-the-less continually entertaining to re-visit.

Great compilation of Mozart!.......2007-01-12

If you want to get the best of Mozart with a fabulous composer than this cd is the one for you. I am not a music critic, just a biology major who studies well listening to these classics -- they really help keep me focused!! Awsome symphonies at a great price -- what could be better?!?!

Good collection.......2006-12-21

I particularly found Symphonies 25 and 40 to be very nice to listen to. The the rest of them I found to be ok, maybe since I am not a big fan of classical music. I bought this cd because I went to a symphony that played Mozart no. 25 which I enjoyed very much. Hence I decided to try out his other compositions.

Retrograde Mozart with undeniable heart.......2005-12-04

Leonard Bernstein thought that every composer was a romantic because he was. These big, heart-on-sleeve performances of Mozart's great late symphonies use the Vienna Phil. at almost full force--they could slip into the Brahms First without adding personnel. Bernstein lived long enough to theoretically be influenced by the period-instrument movement, but his allegiance never shifted. He belongs with Karajan and Bohm as the last conductors for whom Mozart should sound "important."

At its best, this approach yields romantic depth, perhaps not what Mozart intended but valid in its way. I would rather listen to Bernstein's Mozart symphonies than Karajan's (tending to be slick and glossy, although better than reputed) or Bohm's (brisk and faceless). A new listener should know in advance that the slow movements will be expressively drawn out and the minuets often slow and heavy-footed (these dancers are wearing boots). But Bernstein believes in this music, and he is always genuine. That ocunts for a lot with a composer who used to be played as if he were a porcelain doll and is now too often played as if his divine music were written by a Roccoco computer. Four stars.

Mozart: The Great Late Symphonies.......2004-06-16

What a great album we have here. Leonard Bernstein conducts the later symphonies of Mozart, which are considered to be his most mature and his greatest works for full orchestra. This album is worth the price and a treasure to own for your extensive classical music collection. If you appreciate classical music, you'll truly enjoy this album. Everyone knows that Leonar Bernstein ranks among one of the best conductors of the 20th century, right up there with the great names of Herbert Von Karajan, Bruno Walter, Sir Neville Marriner, all who have held their own when it comes to Mozart's music. Karajan I feel is not quite as good when it comes to Mozart's symphonic works. Bruno Walter and Sir Neville Marriner have long surpassed Karajan in the area of Mozart symphonies. Indeed, if you get the chance be sure to check out symphonies conducted by either Bruno Walter or Sir Neville Marriner. Marriner and the Acadamy Of Saint Martin In The Fields did mostly Mozart and provided the music of the 1984 Milos Forman film Amadeus.

The reason this album is so good is Leonard Bernstein conducting. As a conductor and a musically atuned soul, he seems to really interpret these symphonies perfectly. He gets Mozart. He has captured every note, every vibrato, roulade, flowing lines and bouncy but balanced joy in every allegro movement, such as the first movement of the Prague Symphony No. 38. For contrast, he understood the substance and darkness that seems to be written into the Allegro of the Symphony No. 25. The first movement is meant to sound furious, anguished and complex, and fast in a darker sort of mood. It's one of those rare moments in which Mozart foreshadows the Romantic Era that would begin with Beethoven. Mozart would also do this with the andante of his 21st piano concerto and the opening movement of the Piano Concerto No. 20. The last symphonies 40 and 41, "Haffner" and "Jupiter" are regarded as Mozart's most mature works for the symphony. The orchestra is more panoramic and produces a less lighter texture. The music is a fully developed Mozart in his later years. The Jupiter is his grandest. Its name conjures up the vastness of the planet Jupiter or the majesty of the Roman god Jupiter. Get this album if you're a fan of Mozart and a fan of the conductor Leonard Bernstein who aptly conducted the New York Philharmonic for many years and the Berlin Philharmonic towards the end of his life.

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38 "Prague" & 41 "Jupiter"
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Great symphonies and a great recording

A Prague unlike any other

A Jupiter unlike any other

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38 "Prague" & 41 "Jupiter"

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Tracks:

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These lively, vital performances of two of Mozart's greatest symphonies are exquisitely detailed, quick, and filled with dark-light contrasts despite the small size (35 piece) of the Freiburger Barockorchester. Because the recording is so clear and the playing so crisp, we never get the feeling that Jacobs has "miniaturized" these works; indeed, the brass and drums sound out with particular triumph and brilliance, offering a truly grand sound. He approaches these late works the way he does the operas, with drama and as if a dialogue were taking place at all times. Aficianados will note some small embellishments here and there - in the winds particularly - and they are most welcome. The fugue at the close of the Jupiter is crystal clear and dizzyingly entertaining, just as it should be, and it's impossible to tune out at any point during these performances. Those who know these two works will hear brand new sonorities and subtleties and newcomers will be dazzled by their verve. Just remarkable, in every way. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Great symphonies and a great recording.......2007-06-07

This particular album was recommended by a newspaper reviewer, and he was right - this is a truly wonderful recording of two of the finest Mozart symphonies, the Prague and Jupiter.

A Prague unlike any other.......2007-05-01

The first movement of the Prague is 150% perfect, the second movement is 200% perfect, the third movement is 250% perfect. It just gets better and better. More and more exciting. This performance is unbelievably good, amazing, spectacular. I'll continue listening to this recording back-to-back day-after-day for awhile.

Now, for the Jupiter, it's less clean and less colorful and less imaginative than the Prague -- at least to my ears. It's a very lively and lovely performance/recording, definitely, absolutely. But it's lacking something, I find. It's very exciting, for sure.

i worship Rene Jacobs (as a conductor)... i love marc minkowski's recent mozart symphonies disc, which has my favorite gminor symphony (#40), but i found his jupiter missing a little something as well (though i like it more than jacobs)... this disc, Rene Jacobs, definitely has my favorite Prague.

my favorite Jupiter, hmm, probably Giulini/Berlin on DG -- a VERY hard to find disc.

A Jupiter unlike any other.......2007-04-12

The idiosyncratic style of Jacobs' Mozart opera series carries over into the Prague symphony with great effect, giving a wholly operatic reading of this great symphony that is in a league of its own. With the Jupiter, however, Jacobs takes us into the world of Schubert, specifically the 3rd and 6th symphonies. This is a Mozart less promethean than one who can dance and set us to dancing with him. An absolutely incredible reading that should be heard by any lover of Mozart, whether that love be with the Mozart of Bohm, Klemperer, Walter, Kertesz or the Mozart of Jane Glover, Hogwood, or Jap ter Linden. An absolute must.

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Symphony No. 1 In E Flat Major, K.16: I. Allegro molto
Symphony No. 1 In E Flat Major, K.16: II. Andante
Symphony No. 1 In E Flat Major, K.16: III. Presto
Symphony No. 4 In D Major, K.19: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 4 In D Major, K.19: II. Andante
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Symphony In F Major, K.19a-Anh.223: I. Allegro assai
Symphony In F Major, K.19a-Anh.223: II. Andante
Symphony In F Major, K.19a-Anh.223: III. Presto
Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major, K.22: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major, K.22: II. Andante
Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major, K.22: III. Allegro molto
Symphony In D Major, K.32: I. Molto allegro
Symphony In D Major, K.32: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K.32: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony In D Major, K.32: IV. Finale
Symphony In D Major, K.81-K.783l: I. Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K.81-K.783l: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K.81-K.783l: III. Allegro molto
Symphony In D Major, K.97-K73m: I. Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K.97-K73m: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K.97-K73m: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony In D Major, K.97-K73m: IV. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony In D Major, K.95-K73n: I. Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K.95-K73n: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K.95-K73n: III. Menuetto & Trio
IV. Presto
Symphony No. 11 In D Major, K.84-K73q: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 11 In D Major, K.84-K73q: II. Andante
III. Allegro
Symphony No. 10 In G Major, K.74: I. Allegro - Andante
Symphony No. 10 In G Major, K.74: II. Rondo (Allegro)
Symphony In D Major, K.87-K74a: I. Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K.87-K74a: II. Andante grazioso
Symphony In D Major, K.87-K74a: III. Presto
Symphony In D Major, K.120-K.111-111a: I. Allegro assai
Symphony In D Major, K.120-K.111-111a: II. Andante grazioso
Symphony In D Major, K.120-K.111-111a: III. Presto
Symphony In C Major, K.96-K.111b: I. Allegro
Symphony In C Major, K.96-K.111b: II. Andante
Symphony In C Major, K.96-K.111b: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony In C Major, K.96-K.111b: IV. Allegro molto
Symphony No. 13 In F Major, K.112: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 13 In F Major, K.112: II. Andante
Symphony No. 13 In F Major, K.112: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony No. 13 In F Major, K.112: IV. Allegro molto

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Symphony In C Major, K.35: Sinfonia: Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K.38: Intrada: Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: I. Serenata: Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: II. Menuetto &Trio
Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: III. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: IV. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: V. Allegro
Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K.73: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K.73: II. Andante
Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K.73: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K.73: IV. Allegro molto
Symphony In D Minor, K.118-K74c: Overture: Allegro - Andante - Presto
Symphony In F Major, K.75: I. Allegro
Symphony In F Major, K.75: II. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony In F Major, K.75: III. Andantino
Symphony In F Major, K.75: IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 12 In G Major, K.110-K75b: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 12 In G Major, K.110-K75b: II. Andante
Symphony No. 12 In G Major, K.110-K75b: III. Menueto & Trio
Symphony No. 12 In G Major, K.110-K75b: IV. Allegro

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Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: I. Allegro moderato
Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: II. Andante
Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: IV. Molto allegro
Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: V. Anhang: Menuett K.61g
Symphony No. 15 In G Major, K.124: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 15 In G Major, K.124: II. Andante
Symphony No. 15 In G Major, K.124: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony No. 15 In G Major, K.124: IV. Presto
Symphony No. 16 In C Major, K.128: I. Allegro maestoso
Symphony No. 16 In C Major, K.128: II. Andante grazioso
Symphony No. 16 In C Major, K.128: III. Allegro
Symphony No. 17 In G Major, K.129: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 17 In G Major, K.129: II. Andante
Symphony No. 17 In G Major, K.129: III. Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony No. 18 In F Major, K.130: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 18 In F Major, K.130: II. Andantino grazioso
Symphony No. 18 In F Major, K.130: III. Menuetto & Trio
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Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: II. Andante
Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: Anhang: Andantino grazioso (substitute slow movement)
Symphony In D Major, K.185-K167a: I. Allegro assai
Symphony In D Major, K.185-K167a: II. Andante grazioso
Symphony In D Major, K.185-K.167a: III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony In D Major, K.185-K167a: IV. Adagio - Allegro assai

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Symphony No. 20 In D Major, K 133: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 20 In D Major, K 133: II. Andante
Symphony No. 20 In D Major, K 133: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 20 In D Major, K 133: IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 21 In A Major, K 134: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 21 In A Major, K 134: II. Andante
Symphony No. 21 In A Major, K 134: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 21 In A Major, K 134: IV. Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K 135: I. Molto allegro
Symphony In D Major, K 135: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K 135: III. Molto allegro
Symphony In D Major, K 161 - K 163 - K 141a: I. Allegro moderato
Symphony In D Major, K 161 - K 163 - K 141a: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K 161 - K 163 - K141a: III. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 26 In E Flat Major, K 184 , K 161a: Molto presto - Andante - Allegro
Symphony No. 27 In G Major, K 199 , K 161b: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 27 In G Major, K 199 , K 161b: II. Andantino grazioso
Symphony No. 27 In G Major, K 199 , K 161b: III. Presto
Symphony No. 22 In C Major, K 162: I. Allegro assai
Symphony No. 22 In C Major, K 162: II. Andantino grazioso
Presto assai
Symphony In D Major, K 181, K 162b: I. Allegro spiritoso
Symphony In D Major, K 181, K 162b: II. Andantino grazioso
Symphony No. 24 In B Flat Major, K 181, K 162b: III. Presto assai
Symphony No. 24 In B Flat Major, K 182, K 173dA: I. Allegro spiritoso
Symphony No. 24 In B Flat Major, K 182, K 173dA: II. Andantino grazioso
Symphony No. 24 In B Flat Major, K 182, K 173dA: III. Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, K 183, K 173dB: I. Allegro con brio
Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, K 183, K 173dB: II. Andante
Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, K 183, K 173dB: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, K 183, K 173 dB: IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 29 In A Major, K 201, K 186a: I. Allegro moderato
Symphony No. 29 In A Major, K 201, K 186a: II. Andante
Symphony No. 29 In A Major, K 201, K 186a: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 29 In A Major, K 201, K 186a: IV. Allegro con spirito

Tracks:

Symphony No. 30 In D Major, K 202 , K 186b: I. Molto allegro
Symphony No. 30 In D Major, K 202, K 186b: II. Andantino con moto
Symphony No. 30 In D Major, K 202, K 186b: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 30 In D Major, K 202, K 186b: IV. Presto
Symphony In D Major, K 203, K 189b: I. Andante maetoso - Allegro assai
Symphony In D Major, K 203, K 189b: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K 203, K 189b: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony In D Major, K 203, K 189b: IV. Prestissimo

Tracks:

Symphony No. 28 In C Major, K 200, K 189k: I. Allegro spriritoso
Symphony No. 28 In C Major, K 200, K 189k: II. Andante
Symphony No. 29 In C Major, K 200, K 189k: III. Menuetto (Allegretto) And Trio
Symphony No. 28 In C Major, K 200, K 189k: IV. Presto
Symphony In D Major, K 121, K 207a: I. Allego molto
Symphony In D Major,K 121, K 207a: II. Andante grazioso
Symphony In D Major, K 121, K 207a: III. Allegro
Symphony In D Majr, K 204,K 213a: I. Allegro assai
Symphony In D Major, K 204, K 213a: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K 204, K 213a: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony In D Major, K 204, K 213a: IV. Andantino grazioso - Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony In C Major, K 208, K 213c: I. Molto allegro
Symphony In C Major, K 208, K 213c: II. Andantino
Symphony In C Major, K 208, K 213c: III. Presto assai
Symphony In D Jaor, K 250, K 249b (Haffner Serernade): I. Allegro maestoso - Allegro molto
Symphony In D Major, K 250, K 248b (Haffner Serenade): II. Menuetto galante And Trio
Symphony In D Major, K 250, K 248b (Haffner Serenade): III. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K 250, K 248b (Haffner Serenade): IV. Menuetto And 2 Trios
Symphony In D Major, K 250, K 248b (Haffner Serenade): V. Adagio - Allegro assai
Symphony No. 32 In G Major, K 318: I. Allegro spiritoso
Symphony No. 32 In G Major, K 318: II. Andante
Symphony No. 32 In G Majaor, K 318: III. Tempo primo

Tracks:

Symphony No. 33 In B Flat Major, K 319: I. Allegro assai
Symphony No. 33 In B Flat Major, K 319: II. Andante moderato
Symphony No. 33 In B Flat Major, K 319: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 33 In B Flat Major, K 319: IV. Allegro assai
Symphony In D Major, K 320 (Posthorn Serenade): I. Adagio maestoso - Allegro con spirito
Symphony In D Major, K 320 (Posthorn Serenade): II. Andantino
Symphony In D Major, K 320 (Posthorn Serenade): III. Presto
Symphony No. 34 In C Major, K 338: I. Allegro vivace
Symphony No. 34 In C Major, K 338: II. Andante di molto piu tosto allegretto
Symphony No. 34 In C Major, K 338: III. Allegro vivace

Tracks:

March In D Major, K 408, No. 2, K 385a
Symphony No. 35 In D Major, 'Haffner' (First Version), K 385: I. Allegro con spirito
Symphony No. 25 In D Major, 'Haffner' (First Version), K 385: II. Andante
Symphony No. 35 In D Major, 'Haffner' (First Version), K 385: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 35 In D Major, 'Haffner' (First Version), K 385: IV. Presto
Symphony No. 36 In Major, 'Linz', K 425: I. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
Symphony No. 36 In C Major, 'Linz', K 425: II. Andante
Symphony No. 36 In C Major, 'Linz', K425: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 36 In C Major, 'Linz', K 425: IV. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 31In D Major, 'Paris' (First Version), K 297, K 300a: I. Allegro vivace
Symphony No. 31 In D Major, 'Paris' (First Version), K 297, K 300a: II. Andante
Symphony No. 31 In D Major, 'Paris' (First Version), K 297, K 300a: III. Allegro
Symphony No. 35 In D Major, 'Haffner' (Second Version), K 385: I. Allegro con spirito
Symphony No. 35 In D Major, 'Haffner' (Second Version), K 385: II. (Andante)
Symphony No. 35 In D Major, 'Haffner' (Second Version), K 385: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 35 In D Major, 'Haffner' (Second Version), K 385: IV. Finale (Presto)
Symphony No. 38 In D Major, 'Prague', K 504: I. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No. 38 In D Major, 'Prague', K 504: II. Andante
Symphony No. 38 In D Major, 'Prague', K504: III. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major, K 543: I. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major, K 543: II. Andante con moto
Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major, K 543: III. Menuetto And Trio (Allegretto)
Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major, K 543: IV. Finale (Allegro)
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (First Version), K 550: I. Molto allegro
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (First Version), K 550: II. Andante
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (First Version), K 550: III. Menuetto And Trio (Allegretto)
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (First Version), K 550: IV. Allegro assai

Tracks:

Symphony No. 31 In D Major, 'Paris' (Second Version), K 297, K 300a: I. Allegro assai
Symphony No. 31 In D Major, 'Paris' (Second Version), K 297, K 300a: II. Andante
Symphony No. 31 In D Major, 'Paris' (Second Version), K 297, K 300a: III. Allegro
Symphony No. 41 In C Major, 'Jupiter', K 551: I. Allegro vivace
Symphony No. 41 In C Major, 'Jupiter', K 551: II. Andante cantabile
Symphony No. 41 In C Major, 'Jupiter', K 551: III. Menuetto And Trio (Allegretto)
Symphony No. 41 In C Major, 'Jupiter', K 551: IV. Molto allegro

Tracks:

Symphony In A Minor, 'Odense', K 16a, Anh. 220: I. Allegro moderato
Symphony In A Minor, 'Odense', K 16a, Anh. 220: II. Andantino
Symphony In A Minor, 'Odense', K 16a, Anh. 220: III. Rondo: Allegro moderato
Symphony In G Major, 'Alte Lambach', K 45a, Anh. 221: I. Allegro maestoso
Symphony In G Major, 'Alte Lambach', K 45a, Anh. 221: II. Andante
Symphony In G Major, 'Alte Lambach', K 45a, Anh. 221: III. Molto allegro
Symphony In F Major, K 76, K 42a: I. Allegro maestoso
Symphony In F Major, K 76, K 42a: II. Andante
Symphony In F Major, K 76, K 42a: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony In F Major, K 76, K 42a: IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 6 In F Major, K 43: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 6 In F Major, K 43: II. Andante
Symphony No. 6 In F Major, K 43: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 6 In F Major, K 43: IV. Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony In G Major, 'Neue Lambach': I. Allegro
Symphony In G Major, 'Neue Lambach': II. Andante un poco allegretto
Symphony In G Major, 'Neue Lambach': III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony In G Major, 'Neue Lambach': IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 7 In D Major, K 45: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 7 In D Major, K 45: II. Andante
Symphony No. 7 In D Major, K 45: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 7 In D Major, K 45: IV. Finale
Symphony In B Flat Major, K 45b, Anh. 214: I. Allegro
Symphony In B Flat Major, K 45b, Anh. 214: II. Andante
Symphony In B Flat Major, K 45b, Anh. 214: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony In B Flat Major, K 45b, Anh. 214: IV. Allegro
Symphony In D Major, K 51, K 46a: I. Molto allegro
Symphony In D Major, K 51, K 46a: II. Andante
Symphony In D Major, K 51, K 46a: III. Molto allegro
Symphony No. 8 In D Major, K 48: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 8 In D Major, K 48: II. Andante
Symphony No. 8 In D Major, K 48: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony No. 8 In D Major, K 48: IV. Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony In B Flat Major, Anh. C11.03, Anh. 216, K 3 - 74g: I. Allegro
Symphony In B Flat Major, Anh. C11.03, Anh. 216, K 3 - 74g: II. Andante
Symphony In B Flat Major, Anh. C11.03, Anh. 216, K 3 - 74g: III. Menuetto And Trio
Symphony In B Flat Major, Anh. C11.03, Anh. 215, K 3 - 74g: IV. Allegro molto
Symphony No. 37 In G Major, K 444, K 425a, Anh. A53: Mvts II And III By Michael Haydn: I. Adagio maestoso - Allegro con spirito
Symphony No. 37 In G Major, K 444, K 425a, Anh. A53: Mvts II And III By Michael Haydn: II. Andante sostenuto
Symphony No. 37 In G Major, K 444, K 425a, Anh. A53: Mvts II And III By Michael Haydn: III. Finale (Allegro molto)
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (Second Version), K 550: I. Molto allegro
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (Second Version), K 550: II. Andante
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (Second Version), K 550: III. Menuetto And Trio (Allegretto)
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (Second Version), K 550: IV. Allegro assai

Amazon.com essential recording

This was the set that really got the "authentic instrument" craze going. It was a big, ambitious project that promised a fresh look at familiar music, as well as lots of exciting new discoveries. Christopher Hogwood tailored his forces to match what we know of the actual size and constitution of the orchestras of the period, and since Mozart wrote symphonies in every country in Europe, including England, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia, the result is practically a blueprint of 18th-century orchestral practice. Then everyone else got into the act, and these performances sort of fell off the musical map. Listening to them again, one finds they hold up rather well. There's still the sense of discovery, and of course the music itself is glorious. At budget price, this is history in sound. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

The original, original instrument take.......2007-05-03

A few months ago I bought the Trevor Pinnock Mozart Complete Symphonies (11 cds) and the 250th Anniversary Edition Mozart Symphonies (8 cds) that is not quite a complete symphony cycle. The Anniversary Edition features Harnoncourt on about 5 of the 8 discs. I also have his two CD twofers that cover the early symphonies. So, I more or less ended up with two complete renditions of Mozart's symphonies. I first bought the Harnoncourt early symphony 2fer and enjoyed it enough to buy volume two. This led me to buy the 250 Anniversay 8 cd set. I have not in the least regretted these purchases!

Harnoncourt is the most radical of these three original instrument takes on Mozart, especially in the late symphonies. For example, listen to symphony 29 by each of these three sets and compare them to the Karl Bohm benchmark 29th. Harnoncourt is Ricky Racer and Bohm is Mr. Serene and Majestic.

Obviously, price is only one of the factors in buying. The AAM costs more but has almost twice the music. The AAM set is probably the more collectable since they got there first. This set was issued in multiple lp boxes way back when and I recently watched just one of these boxes, unopened, go for over 80 bucks at EBAY.

There really is quite a sound difference between modern and original instruments. Rhapsody has the Mozart Horn Concertos posted by the AAM using an apparently valveless horn. Listen to this very squeaky rendition and compare it to Brain's to get a feel for the difference. They also have the Philips Complete Mozart Piano Concerto box that features a pianoforte on disc one of concertos 1 to 4. This instrument sounds more like a harpsichord than a piano and took some adjusting to get used to. The Smithsonian put out on vinyl (circa 1980) The Six Brandenburg Concerti by Bach on original instruments. The booklet gives quite a bit of info on the differences in instruments between modern and original. Here are a few snippets: "The brass instruments were, until the 19th century, valveless." This reduced the number of notes available. "The wind instruments of Bach's time had few keys--the transverse flute had one, the oboe two or three, and the bassoon three--calling for contrived fingerings to cover the full chromatic scale." "The music produced by a Baroque bow is characteristically tapered in shape, with great potential for a lively distinction between notes."

The bottom line for me is that Mozart, when well played, conducted, and recorded, sounds great--be it original instruments or modern. Having both modern and original choices is great. Life is wonderful with changes in flavor. I have only listened once to the AAM Mozart symphonies and have not done a compare and contrast between these and Pinnock's, etc. I was impressed by the consistency in performance and that being very good. It is really quite a feat to put out 19 cds and have them sound great from stem to stern. As an ADD recording, these give the DDDs a run for the money. The AAM Mozart Symphony cycle is posted at Rhapsody so you can look before you leap if you are in the market.

The most complete set of Mozart symphonies ever recorded.......2006-08-10

This massive 19 CD collection contains 71 symphonies!

Yes, all 41 of the usual symphonies are here, but another 27 symphonic works are presented, as well as alternative versions of symphonies Nos. 31, 35 & 40. The works are all recorded on period instruments (or modern copies of 18th century instruments) and the orchestra is accompanied throughout by harpsichord continuo. The sounds of the various sections of the orchestra are full of colour and character - the wind and brass players, in particular, make this set such a delightful one.

I also have the Pinnock recording, which contains only the standard 41 symphonies and it is every bit as good. I can really make up my mind which I prefer, although Pinnock's reading of symphony No. 40 is sublime - particularly in the beautiful slow movement. However, Hogwood and his Academy of Ancient Music play almost all these symphonies with great gusto and style. As another reviewer said, Hogwood allows his musicians to simply play the music and let Mozart's music live in a natural and "organic" way, with minimal interference from the conductor.

Each work tells a story and the recordings of these works remind us of the fact that Mozart wasn't some sort of proto-Beethoven, rather, his music was more like the culmination of many 18th century currents, trends and ideas - "Baroque music on steroids", even! ;-))

This is a set which is very close to my heart and I consider it one of the treasures in my home. I return to it often - at any time of the day or night.

Indispensable .......2004-11-13

This set is indispensable for anyone who seriously wants to have a complete Mozart collection. It contains every symphonic work written by Mozart, including second versions of certain late symphonies.

The playing is "alive" and fresh, the sound is full, warm and clear. What you get is not Hogwood's "interpretation"...but music and just the music, this guy understands Mozart and just lets these musicians play with joy, spontaneity, meaning and feeling. I didn't think they would be so good! There are times when you don't even notice that they're playing on period instruments.

This set is completely satisfying and I'm glad I own it. It's a pricy box set, but totally worth it...try to find it used and bask in the glory of Mozart.

Ok, but...........2004-06-30

I will qualify this review by saying that I have not by any means listened to every single symphony on this recording. I listened to several of the symphonies from this set for a conducting class, and spent a considerable amount of time comparing them with other recordings for phrase structure, dynamics, etc. My conclusion:

Overall, I am personally just not impressed by Hogwood. His handling of the phrases is rough, and the music just doesn't seem polished. Occasionally the balance is questionable (for example, several clarinet passages in the first movement of the 39th stick out), and at other points I get the impression that he put little planning into the organization of strong and weak bars. Perhaps it is mostly personal preference, but other conductors really do sound better.

I think that this recording has its place, as there are few boxed sets of all of Mozart's symphonies available, and certainly there was some groundbreaking period instrument work here. I would, however, strongly recommend that anyone considering purchasing this set actually obtain a copy first from a library to decide if this is really what they want.

A milestone set, and worthy of all praise.......2004-04-29

In the 1970s, the Hungarian conductor Antal Dorati recorded all of the 104 symphonies of Franz Joseph Haydn (Amazon asin # B0000042DP). The era of "epic" integral collections was ignited. Many thought the vast majority of Haydn's symphonies would be boring, cookie-cutter works rolled out in almost assembly-line fashion. But Dorati, with excellent help from the Haydn scholar H. C. Robbins Landon, would disprove all of that, and show that there is not a dud in the whole collection. And Dorati's readings have stood the test of time.

Dorati's achievement marked the beginning of an ea that in the next 2 decades would see complete integral sets of the works of every major composer, culminating ultimately in the 1980s with Phiips complete Mozart Edition.

Shortly after Dorati finished his massive project, the Academy of Ancient Music embarked on a complete traversal of all of the "symphonies" of Mozart on period instruments, the currently reviewed item. Not just the traditional 41, but also many lesser know works. More fascinating music was unearthed. But, the milestone of this set is not the discovery of forgotten masterpieces. That had become a common daily occurence. It was the period instrument movement instead that was set free by Hogwood's achievement. With this project, Hogwood did for period instruments what Dorati did for integral cycles of lesser known works. The period instrument movement had been around for a long time. But it never quite could hit "mainstream" until Hogwood made these recordings. And ever since, period instruments have flourished.

There are better recordings of many of the works in this set, both on period instruments and conventional instruments. But the consistency that runs through the set brings an appreciation for Mozart's Symphonies that is unparallelled.

Tracks:

I. Allegro Moderato
II. Andante
III. Menuetto & Trio
IV. Allegro Con Spirito
I. Adagio - Allegro
II. Andante
III. Finale (Presto)
I. Adagio - Allegro
II. Andante Con Moto
III. Menuetto (Allegretto) & Trio
IV. Finale (Allegro)

Tracks:

I. Allegro Con Spirito
II. Andante
III. Menuetto & Trio
IV. Finale (Presto)
I. Molto Allegro
II. Andante
III. Menuetto (Allegretto ) & Trio
IV. Finale (Allegro Assai)
I. Allegro Vivace
II. Andante Cantabile
III. Minuetto (Allegretto) & Trio
IV. Finale (Molto Allegro)

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Klemperer's Mozart recordings have been available almost without a break since their original LP releases. It's not hard to see why, since he conducted Mozart with authority, never lapsing into either heavy-handed Romanticism or its opposite, treating the music like a fragile piece of porcelain. Klemperer's sturdy rhythms make even some of his slow dance-based movements seem faster than they actually are. Period performance buffs will still feel this big-band Mozart is too heavy but the more open-minded will appreciate the way Klemperer brings the winds forward to create appropriate balances with the strings. The conductor's late recordings could be variable affairs, but for the most part these glow with the ardor of his love for the composer and his music. The Philharmonia (and its successor, the New Philharmonia) are in top form, with the winds - in solo turns or as a section--particularly outstanding. Klemperer's muscular directness yields a set that will never be out of fashion, especially in this Great Recordings of the Century remastering in which the original recordings don't sound their age. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Newly discovered rarity here.......2006-12-27

At first I thought this Great Performances reissue of Otto Klemperer's Mozart symphony recordings was just another repackaging by EMI of music that was already in my collection. But then a few words on the track listing told me otherwise.

In 1956, Klemperer and the Philharmonia Orchestra recorded the second album in what was planned to be a major collection of Mozart symphony records, the Symphonies #38 "Prague" and #39. This monaural recording was issued to critical acclaim and Klemperer's Mozart sessions continued, but beginning with the next, the Symphonies 25 and 40, the master tapes were done in stereo. Commercially in that era, having the #38 and #39 in mono just would not do, so in 1962, EMI and Klemperer redid the #38 and #39 in stereo.

The original performance was then deleted from the catalogues and forgotten by EMI, but not by many who admired Klemperer's music-making, preferred the earlier performances, and who cherished their now rarely-found LPs of the original 1956 recordings.

The current Great Performances reissue resurrects half of that original issue. To my great surprise, the Symphony #39 turns out to have been originally master-taped in STEREO, the stereo tape apparently recently rediscovered by EMI in its vaults; this seems to be EMI's justification for including it in this new reissue. It was done in fine stereo sound; I'm glad to hear it this way for the first time, and happy to have it in my collection, though Klemperer "completists" may well balk at having to buy the entire set to get a "new" version of this one performance. Perhaps, as in the case of Klemperer's first (and famous) 1955 EMI record of the Beethoven Symphony #7, EMI will issue the 1956 stereo Mozart #39 separately some day. But I decided not to take the chance, in case they don't!

I do regret that the 1956 recording of the Symphony #38 isn't included; apparently EMI didn't turn up a stereo master tape of that one. Also I regret that EMI could not find space for Klemperer's recording of Mozart's #36 "Linz", which was originally in stereo and an integral part of the collected view of Mozart by a great (perhaps THE greatest) conductor of the twentieth century.

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38 "Prague", 39, 40 & 41 "Jupiter"

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Harnoncourt interesting as always
Tender, furious, undeniable

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38 "Prague", 39, 40 & 41 "Jupiter"

Manufacturer: Teldec
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000SA9
Release Date: 1997-10-28

Tracks:

Symphony No. 38 In D Minor,K 504: Adagio Allegro
Symphony No. 38 In D Minor,K 504: Andante
Symphony No. 38 In D Minor,K 504: Presto
Symphony No. 39 In E Flat, K 543: Adagio. Allegro
Symphony No. 39 In E Flat, K 543: Andante con moto
Symphony No. 39 In E Flat, K 543: Menuetto: Allegretto
Symphony No. 39 In E Flat, K 543: Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K 550: Molto allegro
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K 550: Andante
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K 550: Menuetto: Allegretto
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K 550: Allegro assai
Symphony No. 41 In C Major 'Jupiter', K.551: Allegro vivace
Symphony No. 41 In C Major 'Jupiter', K.551: Andante cantabile
Symphony No. 41 In C Major 'Jupiter', K.551: Menuetto: Allegretto
Symphony No. 41 In C Major 'Jupiter', K.551: Molto allegro

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Nikolaus Harnoncourt's Mozart is controversial. Some listeners find it thrillingly unconventional--others find it just plain strange. He recorded all of these works once before, with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, and those version really were weird. Here, he seems to have moderated his impulses to take fast movements very, very fast, and slow ones very, very slow, and the result, while certainly not conventional, is an interesting alternative to the usual routine. And at a twofer price, these performances are a good deal too. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Harnoncourt interesting as always.......2006-09-05

Harnoncourt's recent live Requiem (currently available on SACD) was a surprise to me... with those violent brass and strings.
here you have four of mozart's latest (and perhaps best) symphonies. I must start out by saying that i despise karajan's recordings with the WPO. my favorite rendition of the great g minor, no. 39, and jupiter would be that of Bruno Walter with the New York Phil - Walter tends to romanticise somehow, but there are beautiful moments in his music that have not been surpassed.
Harnoncourts renditions are, as can be expected, raw. he has this way of approaching the score differently - a legato here and there never heard before, staccatos where you won't expect them. the no. 39 and 40 especially yield surprises who are accustomed to the more famous recordings by walter, fricsay, or mackerras. i'd say harnoncourt's recording here is completely opposite from karajan's. karajan has a terrible way of mushing out all the counterpoint and passion out of mozart. harnoncourt's conducting is very very precise... almost too cerebral perhaps.

Tender, furious, undeniable.......2004-02-22

Unfailingly precise, though not always polite, Harnoncourt's interpretations are at once brash and unpredictable yet almost breathlessly devout. A true master of the 18th Century sensibility, Harnoncourt's chamber orchestra stylings show this music in a harsh and pure new light wherein the organic elegancies of Mozart's compositions burst forth with new life. The sublime adagio of the Symphony No. 39 gets shaken up into a burst of staccato thunder, but the rest of the symphony is rendered in tenderly familiar terms-- though the minuet has perhaps never sounded so engagingly rustic. The dreadfully difficult balance of elegance and menace called for in the latter movements of the G-minor Symphony have, I think, received their fullest expression here: the Allegro assai, so fiendishly inscrutable, reveals itself at last as a thing of tremulous beauty as well as ineffable foreboding, as brisk and shadowy as a summer's afternoon on the eve of storm. All the andantes are closer here to Vermeer in their blinding sparseness than to the native Rococo, but Harnoncourt's feeling is warm and true, and their beauty comes through with alarming clarity. The harsh timpani in the "Jupiter" are well-nigh Beethovenian, and the outer movements as one would expect from the physicality of the playing throughout, burst with muscularity. Along with the period strings there are always more idiosyncratic touches of eccentricity from Harnoncourt-- the experimental tempi and ostentatious pausings that show his mind at work to make the music his "own." He does, but the result feels like Mozart scoured of post-Romantic baggage and standing forth clean and restored. The very slight coughings that reveal this as live performance only add sweetly to the sense of communal worship. Tense, ebullient, and aggressive, these performances are as raffishly aristocratic as a pair of gold Doc Martens. Harnoncourt's sense of individual style weds itself very happily, you will find, with a reverent sense of Mozart's own radiant exceptionality.

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Norrington's eccentric Mozart

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38-41

Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005RFSN
Release Date: 2002-12-23

Tracks:

Symphony No.38 'Prague': I. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No.38 'Prague': II. Andante
Symphony No.38 'Prague': III. Finale: Presto
Symphony No.40: I. Molto Allegro
Symphony No.40: II. Andante
Symphony No.40: III. Menuetto: Allegro
Symphony No.40: IV. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

Symphony No.39: I. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No.39: II. Andante Con Moto
Symphony No.39: III. Menuetto & Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No.39: IV. Finale: Allegro
Symphony No.41 'Jupiter': I. Allegro Vivace
Symphony No.41 'Jupiter': II. Andante Cantabile
Symphony No.41 'Jupiter': III. Menuetto & Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No.41 'Jupiter': IV. Molto Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Norrington's eccentric Mozart.......2003-07-23

These performances were first issued around 1990, and they reflected a new currency of thought on late eighteenth-century music. (Locally, the main exponent was the late musicologist and radio personality William Malloch,who did the liner notes for Charles Mackerras's Mozart series.) Using as evidence contemporary metronome markings and as well as mechanical devices of the time (musical clocks and music boxes), the advocates of the new/old style espoused three basic points:
1. Slow introductions would be taken as about the same tempo as the main allegro. The difference between the two would be in terms of emphasis: the strong accent would be on the half note in the "slow" introduction and on the quarter note in the main allegro.
2. Slow movements are more animated than tradition would allow; in particular an andante would be more of a walking tempo.
3. Minuets are fast, and played one beat to the measure. (As in, say, Schnabel's performance of Beethoven 0p.2 No.3) In fact, by this measure, Beethoven did not speed up the third movements, he slowed them down for greater weight.
Norrington's recordings of Mozart fit within this framework, with varying degree of success. The 39th and Jupiter are excellent; well paced and lovingly played. (Maybe too lovingly; there are moments when his care with the phrasing threatens to break up the flow of the music.) The Prague and the G-minor are a different kettle of fish altogether. For reasons that elude me, Norrington opts for an extreme legato, with the result that the notes seem to be glued together. The effect is most pronounced (and irritating) in the first movement of the Prague (the music is almost unrecognizable) and to a lessor degree the last two movements of the G-minor. What possessed him to play the music in this way is difficult to imagine; I can only hope that he now regards this as a failed experiment.

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Karajan's best Mozart, in excellent sound
Herbie's Mozart

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35, 36, 38 - 41
Karajan , and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00006486S
Release Date: 2002-08-05

Tracks:

I. Allegro Con Spirito
II. Andante
III. Menuetto
IV. Finale (Presto)
I. Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
II. Poco Adagio
III. Minuet
IV. Finale (Presto)
I. Allegro Vivace
II. Andante Cantabile
III. Menuetto
IV. Finale (Molto Allegro)

Tracks:

I. Adagio - Allegro
II. Andante
III. Finale (Presto)
I. Adagio - Allegro
II. Andante
III. Minuet
IV. Finale
I. Molto Allegro
II. Andante
III. Menuetto
IV. Finale (Allegro Assai)

Customer Reviews:

Karajan's best Mozart, in excellent sound.......2006-02-26

Unless Karajan's big-band Mozart is anathema to you, these are warm, beautifully executed readings. The 1970 analog sound from EMI is natural and without any noticeable digital flaws--there's no need to buy the current remasterings at higher price in the "Karajan Collection" or its predecessor, the "Karajan Edition." In fact, at Amazon Marketplace's used price, this two-fer is one of the best bargains around for late Mozart (and musically more genial and refined than the comparable DG two-fer from Karl Bohm).

For anyone who hasn't been exposed to Karajan in this music, his approach is not sleek or ultra-sophisticated. He is a dedicated Mozartean who condcuts each symphony quite naturally, but on a large scale--three's a full complement of strings and a somewhat distant placing on a sizable sonic stage. Personally, I think Mozart desrves luxury treatment like this, at least once in a while. As to tempo, Karajan doesn't lag in the slow movements, his allgros are fleet but not rushed, and only the occasionally heavy minuets sound dated. In compensation we get the amazing refinement of the Berlin Phil.'s playing, which has rarely sounded as amiable as in these masterpieces.

Herbie's Mozart.......2005-05-03

This EMI France Import title in then "Rouge et Noir" series features conductor Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic's 1970 performances of the last six Mozart Symphonies. This very same material is available in the States via three "Karajan Edition" titles, which additionally give you the 29th Symphony and some rehearsal extracts. But since I was able to get this 2CD set from HMV Canada prior to their partnership with Amazon for less than half the price it sells for currently, I figured Symphonies 35-41 was just fine for me. While these performances are very good, Herbie was not at his best with this material and I would unequivocally recommend Karl Bohm's competing title in the "DG Originals" series over these renditions. Later in the decade, Karajan would re-record these Symphonies for DG (available as a two-fer for slightly less than the aforementioned Bohm) and those are just as competent as these, but are again nothing to really get excited about.

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Hidden treasures that deserve to be re discovered!

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38-41

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006JEO
Release Date: 1991-06-06

Customer Reviews:

Hidden treasures that deserve to be re discovered!.......2006-01-27

Wolfang Sawalisch was on one of those days in which the muse is your lover. The succesful meeting with the members of this anthological ensemble like Czech Philharmonic gave as result a crystalline, enigmatic and Dionisyan Mozart.

The Prague may be well considered as one the best musical achievements ever recorded. Sumptuossity, elgance and lyric richness, as well as the Jupiter and the 40th.

In this memorable day, don't miss the opoortunity of acquire this golden jewel, becasue the trascendence and relevance of Sawalich in the muscial world is more than obvious.

A must-buy specially in this historical day: 250th anniversary!

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1. I Adagio - Allegro
2. Ii Andante
3. Iii Presto
4. I Adagio - Allegro
5. Ii Andante Con Moto
6. Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto
7. Iv Allegro
8. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Molto Allegro
9. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Andante
10. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto
11. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Allegro Assai
12. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Allegro Vivace
13. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Andante Cantabile
14. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto
15. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Molto Allegro