Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Chamber Orchestra with Michel Portal
Conducted by Philippe Entremont
2. Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Chamber Orchestra with Michel Portal
Conducted by Philippe Entremont
3. Symphony No. 21 in A major, K. 134
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Chamber Orchestra with Michel Portal
Conducted by Philippe Entremont
Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21 & 27; Clarinet Concerto,Michel Portal,Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,Philippe Entremont,Wiener Kammerorchester,Harmonia Mundi,Clarinet Concerto,Classical,Classical Period Symphony,Concerto,Symphonic
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Classical Music for People Who Hate Classical Music
Manufacturer: Compendia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003QWH Release Date: 1994-06-09 |
Tracks:
- Canon In D
- 'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 3: Allegro
- The Four Seasons - The Winter: Largo And Allegro
- Fanfare ('Masterpiece Theatre' Theme)
- Camerata Romana: Air For The 'G' String
- 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik': Allegro
- Piano Concerto No. 21 ('Elvira Madigan' Theme): Andante
- Introduction To Symphony No. 5
- 'William Tell' Overture: Finale
- 'Aida': Triumphal March
- On The Beautiful, Blue Danube Waltz
- 'The Nutcracker': Waltz Of The Flowers
- '1812' Overture: Finale
Tracks:
- Sabre Dance
- 'Light Cavalry' Overture: Finale
- Carmen: The Toreadors
- ' Midsummer Night's Dream': Wedding March
- Radetzky March
- Symphony No. 9, 'Choral': Finale
- 'Prince Igor': Polovstian Dance No. 17
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Peer Gynt: Solveig's Song
- Sleepers, Wake
- Water Music: Hornpipe
- Symphony No. 9, 'From The New World': Largo
- Emperor Waltz
- 'Emperor' Quartet: St. Anthony's Chorale
- 'The Tales Of Hoffman': Barcarolle
- L'Arlesienne: Farandole
- 'The Nutcracker': Dance Of The Mirlitons
- 'The Nutcracker': Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
- 'Rhapsody In Blue': Highlight
- 'Orpheus In The Underworld': Can-Can
Tracks:
- Introduction To 'Also sprach Zarathustra'
- Symphony No. 4, 'Italian': Saltarello: Presto
- Piano Concerto No. 20: Romance
- 'The Valkyrie': Ride Of The Valkyries
- 'The Four Seasons' - The Spring: Allegro
- Toccata and Fugue
- Trumpet Voluntary
- 'Royal Fireworks Music': la rejouissance: Allegro
- 'Moonlight' Sonata: Adagio Sostenuto
- London Festival Orchestra: Overture To 'The Barber Of Seville'
- Piano Concerto No. 2: Adagio Sostenuto
Tracks:
- Carmina Burana: Introduction To 'Carmina Burana'
- Peer Gynt: Dawn From 'Peer Gynt'
- Lohengrin: Prelude To 'Lohengrin'
- 'Lieutenant Kije': Troika From 'Lieutenant Kije'
- Adiago For Strings
- 'Carmen': Habanera From 'Carmen'
- 'Double' Concerto: Allegro From 'Double' Concerto
- The Marriage Of Figaro: Overture To 'The Marriage Of Figaro'
- (Rondo) Alla Turca
- Xerxes: Largo From 'Xerxes'
- Symphony No. 5: Allegro vivace From Symphony No. 5
- 'Swan Lake': Scene: Enchanted Lake From 'Swan Lake'
- Clair De Lune
- Bolero
Customer Reviews:
CD set is misnamed.......2007-06-08
Do not Buy.......2007-02-21
Classical Music for People Who Hate Classical Music.......2007-01-30
Seek better versions.......2006-12-09
My classical CD buying experience is limited to only a couple of dozen discs but I have found that the Naxos and Deutshe Grammophon releases are fairly safe. Avoid any release which does not name the conductors on the track listing or sleeve notes.
It Is What It Is.......2006-10-27
Any criticism of this compilation, which focuses on the quality of the performances or the fact that many tracks are excerpts, misses the point. This is not a collection for people who consider such things, nor does it purport to be. The idea is to package as many ultra-famous classical melodies as possible in one affordable collection and market it to people who have never purchased a classical recording. As such, top-tier performances are likely too expensive to be sold so cheaply and are unnecessary anyway. Those of us who already know and love a piece or two can forgive the compilers the inclusion of sub-par recordings, when we are exposed to so many other beautiful pieces for the first time.
It probably comes as a shock for some to hear that most people are not familiar with these classics. We may hear snippets on TV or movies, but are left with no idea as to the composer or historical context. With that in mind, it is extremely intimidating to begin buying classical. I suppose those among us, who so thoroughly dismissed the very notion of a boxed set like this, would have us begin by buying full albums by reputable interpreters. Surprisingly enough though, the majority of people would consider that a tad cost-prohibitive.
To conclude, this is a STARTER collection. It will either affirm a listener's feelings about classical music or lead to an interest in purchasing better recordings. Ideally, I suppose the interpretations would be better, but, for reasons mentioned above, that just isn't in the cards for a collection of this nature. If you're familiar with 50 different recordings of "The Ring" series, or have season tickets to the New York Philharmonic, then this probably isn't for you. For us cretins with limited foreknowledge of classical music though, it serves as a succinct introduction with little to complain about.
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Mozart: The Symphonies (Nos 1-41, plus 27 other symphonic works) /AAM * Schroder * Hogwood
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , The Academy of Ancient Music , Christopher Hogwood , and Jaap Schroder Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000004CYS Release Date: 1997-06-24 |
Tracks:
- 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
- Symphony No. 4 In D Major, K.19: III. Presto
- 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
Tracks:
- 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
Tracks:
- 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
- Symphony No. 18 In F Major, K.130: IV. Molto allegro
- 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
Tracks:
- 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 HurwitzCustomer Reviews:
The original, original instrument take.......2007-05-03
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
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
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
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
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.
The set is competitively priced, the sound is very good throughout, there is decent documentation.
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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23
Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003CW3 Release Date: 2003-04-22 |
Tracks:
- I. Allegro
- II. Andante
- II. Andantino grazioso
- III. Menuetto/Trio
- IV. Allegro
- I. Allegro
- II. Andante
- III. Menuetto/Trio
- IV. Allegro
- I. Allegro
- II. Andante
- III. Menuetto/Trio
- IV. Allegro
- I. Allegro Assai
- II. Andantino Grazioso
- III. Presto Assai
- I. Allegro Spiritoso
- II. Andantino Grazioso
- III. Presto Assai
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Sir Charles Mackerras's performances of Mozart's early symphonies are wholly delightful. In the first place, he has the services of the world-class Prague Chamber Orchestra, and they are given a typically luminous Telarc recording. Second, Mackerras applies his study of 18th-century performance technique to excellent effect. Tempos are swift and buoyant, with all repeats observed, and he invests each piece with a full measure of charm. There isn't a dull moment. First-rate. --David HurwitzCustomer Reviews:
A Triumph!.......2006-12-13
Do yourself a favor..........2003-08-17
Bottom line, these symphonies are full of drama. High-spirited passages are followed by minor key arias, which explode into a mini-storm scene, until being dispelled by a glowing coda. The first movement of Symphony No.19 is a case in point: it opens like an overture to one of Rossini's operas, only to develop in surprising and delightful ways--including a delightful "tragic" bit in the middle. Each symphony has its own particular delight: the finale of Symphony No.20, every stinking movement of Symphony No.21, the masterpiece of the collection (an incredibly beautiful slow movement), and the merriment and sheer exuberance of Symphonies No. 22 and 23. Listening to these symphonies, you begin to realize the sheer genius of Mozart, that these riches could ceaselessly flow from his pen, few of which received more than a performance or two (and virtually none today).
If you think you know Mozart's music or his symphonies without this disc, you have no idea what you're missing. From here I would recommend the disc of Symphonies 14-18, not quite as perfect, but still wonderfully charming, and then the powerful trio of Symphonies 31, 33 and 34.
Okay, I've said my piece. I think I'll go listen to Symphony No. 21 now.
No, they're excellent.......2000-02-22
Great Performances of Transitional Mozart Symphonies.......2000-01-12
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Classical Music For People Who Hate Classical Music
Manufacturer: Proarte ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000C3P Release Date: 1993-02-01 |
Tracks:
- Canon
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: Allegro
- The Four Seasons: Largo - Allegro
- Fanfare
- Air On A 'G' String
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro
- Piano Concerto No. 21: Andante: 'Elvira Madigan' Theme
- Symphony No. 5: Opening
- William Tell Overture: Conclusion
- Aida: Triumphal March
- The Blue Danube Waltz
- Waltz Of The Flowers
- 1812 Overture - Conclusion
Customer Reviews:
A Very Pleasurable Mix.......2005-10-29
Good for beginners........1999-01-16
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Mozart : Symphonies Nos. 21 - 33
Manufacturer: Philips Classics Productions ProductGroup: Classical Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GS5O8E |
Product Description
Disc 1 - Symphony No. 21 in A Major K.134, Symphony No. 22 in C Major K.162, Symphony No. 23 in D Major K.181/162b, Symphony No. 24 in B-flat Major K.182/173dB......... Disc 2 - Symphony No. 26 (Overture) in E-flat Major K.184/161a, Symphony No 27 in G Major K.199/161b, Symphony No. 28 in C Major K.200/189k, Symphony No. 29 in A Major K.201/186a.......... Disc 3- Symphony No 30 in D Major K.202/186b, Symphony No. 31 in D Major K.297/300a, Symphony No. 32 (Overture) in G Major, K.318, Symphony No. 33 in B-flat Major K.319
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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21 & 27; Clarinet Concerto
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000007IE Release Date: 1996-12-17 |
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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-41
Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000410J Release Date: 1990-10-12 |
Tracks:
- Synphony No. 21 In A, KV 134: Allegro
- Synphony No. 21 In A, KV 134: Andante
- Synphony No. 21 In A, KV 134: Menuetto
- Synphony No. 21 In A, KV 134: Allegro
- Synphony No. 22 In C, KV 162: Allegro assai
- Synphony No. 22 In C, KV 162: Andantino grazioso
- Synphony No. 22 In C, KV 162: Presto assai
- Symphony No. 23 In D, KV 181-162b: 1. Allegro spiritoso - 2. Andantino grazioso - 3. Presto assai
- Symphony No. 24 In B Flat, KV 182-173dA: Allegro spiritoso
- Symphony No. 24 In B Flat, KV 182-173dA: Andantino grazioso
- Symphony No. 24 In B Flat, KV 182-173dA: Allegro
- Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, KV 183-173dB: Allegro con brio
- Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, KV 183-173dB: Andante
- Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, KV 183-173dB: Menuetto
- Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, KV 183-173dB: Allegro
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 26 In E Flat, KV 184 - 161a: Molto - Andante - Allegro
- Symphony No. 27 In G, KV 199 - 161b: Allegro
- Symphony No. 27 In G, KV 199 - 161b: Andantino grazioso
- Symphony No. 27 In G, KV 199 - 161b: Presto
- Symphony No. 28 In C, KV 200 - 189k: Allegro spiritoso
- Symphony No. 28 In C, KV 200 - 189k: Andante
- Symphony No. 28 In C, KV 200 - 189k: Menuetto (Allegretto)
- Symphony No. 28 In C, KV 200 - 189k: Presto
- Symphony No. 29 In A, KV 201 - 186a: Allegro moderato
- Symphony No. 29 In A, KV 201 - 186a: Andante
- Symphony No. 29 In A, KV 201 - 186a: Menuetto
- Symphony No. 29 In A, KV 201 - 186a: Allegro con spirito
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 30 In D, KV 202-186b: Molto allegro
- Symphony No. 30 In D, KV 202-186b: Andantino con moto
- Symphony No. 30 In D, KV 202-186b: Menuetto
- Symphony No. 30 In D, KV 202-186b: Presto
- Symphony No. 31 In D, KV 297-300a 'Paris': Allegro assai
- Symphony No. 31 In D, KV 297-300a 'Paris': Andante
- Symphony No. 31 In D, KV 297-300a 'Paris': Allegro
- Symphony No. 31 In D, KV 297-300a 'Paris': Andante (Alternative)
- Symphony No. 32 (Overture) In G, KV 318: Allegro spiritoso - Andante - Tempo I
- Symphony No. 33 In B Flat, KV 319: Allegro assai
- Symphony No. 33 In B Flat, KV 319: Andante moderato
- Symphony No. 33 In B Flat, KV 319: Menuetto
- Symphony No. 33 In B Flat, KV 319: Finale (Allegro assai)
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 34 In C, KV 338: Allegro vivace
- Symphony No. 34 In C, KV 338: Andante di molto
- Symphony No. 34 In C, KV 338: Finale (Allegro vivace)
- Symphony No. 35 In D, KV 385 'Haffner': Allegro con spirito
- Symphony No. 35 In D, KV 385 'Haffner': (Andante)
- Symphony No. 35 In D, KV 385 'Haffner': Menuetto
- Symphony No. 35 In D, KV 385 'Haffner': Finale (Presto)
- Symphony No. 36 In C, KV 425 'Linz': Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
- Symphony No. 36 In C, KV 425 'Linz': Poco adagio
- Symphony No. 36 In C, KV 425 'Linz': Menuetto
- Symphony No. 36 In C, KV 425 'Linz': Finale (Presto)
Tracks:
- Minuet for a Symphony in C Major, KV 409
- Adagio amestoso in G Major, KV 444: (Introduction to a Symphony by Michael Haydn)
- Symphony No. 38 in D Major, KV 504: Adagio - Allegro
- Symphony No. 38 in D Major, KV 504: Andante
- Symphony No. 38 in D Major, KV 504: Finale (Presto)
- Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat, KV 543: Adagio - Allegro
- Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat, KV 543: Andante con moto
- Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat, KV 543: Menuetto (Allegretto)
- Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat, KV 543: Finale (Allegro)
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, KV 550: Molto allegro
- Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, KV 550: Andante
- Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, KV 550: Menuetto (Allegretto)
- Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, KV 550: FInale (Allegro assai)
- Symphony No. 41 In C, KV 551 'Jupiter': Allegro vivace
- Symphony No. 41 In C, KV 551 'Jupiter': Andante cantabile
- Symphony No. 41 In C, KV 551 'Jupiter': Menuetto (Allegretto)
- Symphony No. 41 In C, KV 551 'Jupiter': Molto allegro
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There are only six truly "late" Mozart symphonies--if anything can be called late when the composer died at age 35. These are numbers 35 through 41 (there is no 37, as it's by Michael Haydn). All of the others are fairly early works of varying worth, but they still have plenty of charm and an unflagging fund of melody. Sir Neville Marriner's performances are completely reliable, if perhaps lacking the last ounce of fantasy. You won't be disappointed in any case. --David HurwitzCustomer Reviews:
Great compilation of Mozart's later symphonies..........2007-03-06
Nice little package.......2002-01-16
A great package.......2000-08-11
Mozar'ts Greatest Symphonies.......2000-08-11
Mozart's Peak.......2000-06-19
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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-24 & 26
Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000013ZT Release Date: 1995-09-19 |
Tracks:
- Allegro
- Andante
- Menuetto
- Allegro
- Allegro Assai
- Andantino Grazioso
- Presto Assai
- Allegro Spiritoso
- Andantino Grazioso --
- Presto Assai
- Allegro Spiritoso
- Andantino Grazioso
- Allegro
- Molto Presto
- Andante
- Allegro
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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21 - 25
Mozart , Krips , and Concertgebouw Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000E4BG Release Date: 1990-11-09 |
Tracks:
- Symphony No.21 In A, K.134
- Symphony No.22 In C, K.162
- Symphony No.23 In D, K.181
- Symphony No.24 In B Flat, K.182
- Symphony No.25 In G Minor, K.183
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Classical Music For People Who Hate Classical Music
Manufacturer: Intersound Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005YBJJ Release Date: 1996-03-04 |
Track Listings:
- Nordic Tunes for Flute & Harp
- North Italian Music for Cornetts and Trombones, 1580-1650
- Opening Day
- Palestrina/ de Macque: Works for Organ
- Pathways of Baroque Music - Sacred Vocal Music [Box set]
- Piano Concertos in C & E Flat
- Purcell: Sonata in four parts in Gm Z809; Sonata in four parts in C Z808
- Purcell: 'Tis Nature's Voice and Other Songs and Elegies
- Quintets 3
- Récital Caryn Hartglass
Track Listings
What Is This Thing Called Jazz?
Wagner: Meistersinger von Nürnberg WWV96; Siegfried Idyll in E WWV103
Waitin' on Sundown/Hard Working Man/Brand New Man