Mozart: Symphonies No. 35 "Haffner"/No. 36 "Linz"

NY Times
Absolutely first-rate performances

Washington Post
Wonderful lightness and clarity of texture

Mozart: Symphonies No. 35 "Haffner"/No. 36 "Linz",Arthur J. Jr. Fiacco,Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,Parlor Philharmonic,John Solum,Mark Kroll,Carol Lieberman,Boston Skyline,Classical,Classical Music,Classical Period Symphony,Orchestral & Symphonic,Symphonic

Average customer rating: NONE FINER! Excellent readings of the last six symphonies... Radiant performances! Wonderful Sound Quality and Precision Other than Bruno Walter's

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41 Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: 9 Symphonies Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 Beethoven: Symphonien Nos. 5 & 7 / Kleiber, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 2 Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 / Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra ASIN: B000001GQB Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Symphonie No. 35 - Dur KV 385 'Haffner Symphonie': Allegro Con Spirito
2. Symphonie No. 35 - Dur KV 385 'Haffner Symphonie': (Andante)
3. Symphonie No. 35 - Dur KV 385 'Haffner Symphonie': Menuetto - Trio
4. Symphonie No. 35 - Dur KV 385 'Haffner Symphonie': Finale. Presto
5. Symphonie No. 36 - Dur KV 425 'Linzer Symphonie': Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
6. Symphonie No. 36 - Dur KV 425 'Linzer Symphonie': Andante
7. Symphonie No. 36 - Dur KV 425 'Linzer Symphonie': Menuetto - Trio
8. Symphonie No. 36 - Dur KV 425 'Linzer Symphonie': Presto
9. Symphonie No. 38 - Dur KV 504 'Prager Symphonie': Adagio - Allegro
10. Symphonie No. 38 - Dur KV 504 'Prager Symphonie': Andante
11. Symphonie No. 38 - Dur KV 504 'Prager Symphonie': (Finale.) Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphonie No. 39 Es-dur KV 543: Adagio - Allegro
2. Symphonie No. 39 Es-dur KV 543: Andante Con Moto
3. Symphonie No. 39 Es-dur KV 543: Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4. Symphonie No. 39 Es-dur KV 543: Finale. Allegro
5. Symphonie No. 40 g-moll KV 550: Molto Allegro
6. Symphonie No. 40 g-moll KV 550: Andante
7. Symphonie No. 40 g-moll KV 550: Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
8. Symphonie No. 40 g-moll KV 550: Allegro Assai
9. Symphonie No. 41 C-Dur KV 551 'Jupiter Symphonie': Allegro Vivace
10. Symphonie No. 41 C-Dur KV 551 'Jupiter Symphonie': Andante Cantabile
11. Symphonie No. 41 C-Dur KV 551 'Jupiter Symphonie': Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
12. Symphonie No. 41 C-Dur KV 551 'Jupiter Symphonie': Molto Allegro

Amazon.com essential recording

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

Average customer rating: A good bargain Great compilation of Mozart! Good collection Retrograde Mozart with undeniable heart Mozart: The Great Late Symphonies

Mozart: The Late Symphonies: Nos. 25, 29, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41 Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 Beethoven: The 9 Symphonies (Collectors Edition) Mozart: The Six String Quintets Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 2 Mozart: Violin Concertos ASIN: B0000942LO Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Con Brio
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto-Trio
4. IV. Allegro
5. I. Allegro Moderato
6. II. Andante
7. III. Menuetto-Trio
8. IV. Allegro Con Spirito
9. I. Adagio-Allegro
10. II. Andante
11. III. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Con Spirito
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto-Trio
4. IV. Presto
5. I. Molto Allegro
6. II. Andante
7. III. Menuetto-Trio
8. IV. Presto
9. I. Molto Allegro
10. II. Andante
11. III. Menuetto: Allegretto-Trio
12. IV. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. I. Adagio-Allegro
2. II. Andante Cantabile
3. III. Menuetto: Allegretto-Trio
4. IV. Finale: Allegro
5. I. Allegro Vivace
6. II. Andnate Cantabile
7. III. Menuetto: Allegretto-Trio
8. 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.

Average customer rating: The best period instrument Mozart symphony cycle around The best period orchestra Mozart symphonies around! A Beautiful Time Capsule Another BBB (basically bland Brit) recording Pinnock excellent, DG Archiv sound variable

Complete Mozart Symphonies / Pinnock, English Concert Mozart , Ecc , and Pinnock Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart: The Piano Concertos Bach: Concertos Haydn: Complete Symphonies (Box Set) Dvorák: The Symphonies Vivaldi Concertos ASIN: B000069KJ3 Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

1. Molto Allegro
2. Andante
3. Presto
4. Allegro Assai
5. Andante
6. Presto
7. Allegro
8. Andante
9. Presto
10. Allegro
11. Andante
12. Molto Allegro
13. Allegro Maestoso
14. Andante
15. Presto
16. Allegro
17. Andante
18. Menuetto - Trio
19. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Molto Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto - Trio
4. Molto Allegro
5. Allegro
6. Andante
7. Menuetto - Trio
8. Molto Allegro
9. Allegro
10. Andante
11. Menuetto - Trio
12. Molto Allegro
13. Allegro Maestoso
14. Andante
15. Menuetto - Trio
16. Allegro
17. Allegro
18. Andante
19. Menuetto - Trio
20. Allegro
21. Allegro
22. Andante
23. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto - Trio
4. Presto
5. Allegro
6. Andante
7. Menuetto - Trio
8. Allegro
9. Allegro
10. Andante
11. Allegro
12. Allegro
13. Andante
14. Menuetto - Trio
15. Allegro Molto
16. Allegro
17. Andantino
18. Menuetto - Trio
19. Allegro
20. Allegro
21. Andante
22. Menuetto - Trio
23. Molto Allegro

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Allegro
4. Allegro
5. Andante
6. Menuetto - Trio
7. Allegro
8. Allegro
9. Andante
10. Menuetto - Trio
11. Molto Allegro
12. Allegro Moderato
13. Andante
14. Menuetto - Trio
15. Molto Allegro
16. Allegro
17. Andante
18. Menuetto - Trio
19. Presto

Tracks:

1. Allegro Maestoso
2. Andante Grazioso
3. Allegro
4. Allegro
5. Andante
6. Allegro
7. Allegro
8. Andantino Grazioso
9. Menuetto - Trio
10. Molto Allegro
11. Allegro
12. Andante
13. Menuetto - Trio
14. Allegro
15. Molto Presto
16. Andante
17. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto - Trio
4. (Allegro)
5. Allegro
6. Andante
7. Menuetto - Trio
8. Allegro
9. Allegro Assai
10. Andantino Grazioso
11. Presto Assai
12. Allegro Spiritoso
13. Andantino Grazioso
14. Presto Assai
15. Allegro
16. Andantino Grazioso
17. Presto

Tracks:

1. Allegro Spiritoso
2. Andantino Grazioso
3. Allegro
4. Allegro Con Brio
5. Andante
6. Menuetto - Trio
7. Allegro
8. Molto Allegro
9. Andantino Con Moto
10. Menuetto - Trio
11. Presto
12. Allegro Assai
13. Andante
14. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Allegro Moderato
2. Andante
3. Menuetto - Trio
4. Allegro Con Spirito
5. Allegro Spiritoso
6. Andante
7. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
8. Presto
9. Allegro Assai
10. Andante Moderato
11. Menuetto - Trio
12. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. Allegro Spiritoso
2. Andante
3. Tempo Primo
4. Allegro Vivace
5. Andante Di Molto Piu Tosto Allegretto
6. Finale: Allegro Vivace
7. Allegro Con Spirito
8. Andante
9. Menuetto - Trio
10. Presto
11. Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
12. Andante
13. Menuetto - Trio
14. Presto

Tracks:

1. Adagio - Allegro
2. Andante
3. Presto
4. Adagio - Allegro
5. Andante Con Moto
6. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
7. Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Molto Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
4. Allegro Assai
5. Allegro Vivace
6. Andante Cantabile
7. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
8. Molto Allegro

Customer Reviews:

The best period instrument Mozart symphony cycle around.......2005-11-24

Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert turn in the best period instrument Mozart Symphony cycle around. With 20-30 players, the English Concert sounds full and rich, and are so well recorded, one could mistake them for a modern instrument chamber orchestra augmented with more players for a bigger sound. The early symphonies employ fewer players, the symphonies from about No. 20 and following call for more players, in some cases trumpets, horns and timpani in addition to the usual strings, harpsichord, flutes, oboes, and bassoon.

Pinnock chooses perfect tempos for the English Concert: allegros are spritely, but not driven and there's never a sense that the musicians are having trouble keeping up at Pinnock's tempos. Andante movements sing with the cantabile quality Mozart is famous for, and are always musical and flowing: very beautiful.

I am not a big fan of period instrument Mozart. I have heard Hogwood and the Academy of Ancient Music (L'Oiseau Lyre) in Mozart Symphonies 34, 38, 39, and 41 and that's enough to give me a sense that Pinnock is superior - more confident, and better recorded - to Hogwood in this music. Haydn's symphonies seem to work better with period instruments than do Mozart's, but Pinnock and the English Concert have a special musical quality which MAKE Mozart work with a period orchestra. Incidentally, both Pinnock and Hogwood have recorded very fine Haydn Symphonies with their respective orchestras.

I have also read, in AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE (July/August 2005 issue) in a review of the Mozart Symphonies with Linden/Mozart Academy of Amsterdam, a period orchestra (Brilliant Classics set) that Pinnock's Mozart cycle is to be preferred. I have not heard Linden myself, but ARG's review states that with the exception of Symphonies 20, 39, 40, and 41, Pinnock "wins across the board." The reviewer cites sour tuning, below standard pitch, sloppy playing, not enough contrasts of dynamic range and pokey allegros, as liabilites which are especially annoying in Linden's cycle, and advises the reader to go with Pinnock if looking for a period cycle of Mozart symphonies.

Other options? Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic (DG); Krips/Concertgebouw (for Symphonies 21-41, Philips); Hans Graf/Mozarteum Orchestra, Salzburg (Capriccio); and Nicholas Ward/Northern Chamber Orchestra, modern instrument chamber orchestra (for early symphonies, Naxos). But unless you really hate period instruments, you will like Pinnock, as I do, and as I stated earlier: I am not a fan of period instrument Mozart.

The best period orchestra Mozart symphonies around!.......2005-08-23

Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert perform Mozart's symphonies with great style, elan, and spirit, making this the best period orchestra Mozart Symphonies around. Pinnock deals alot in contrasts and atmosphere, setting a mood for each movement, within each symphony. The English Concert plays even Mozart's earliest symphonies-written when he was a pre-teen-as great music, and it works, very effectively. Allegros bristle with spirit, Andantes and Adagios emphasize cantabile (singing style) as all Mozart's music has a vocal/singing emphasis (in contrast to Haydn or Beethoven, who tend to build movements arount motives, or rhythmic patterns of notes; Mozart emphasizes melody moreso in many of his works).

I am not a fan of period instruments in music of Haydn, Mozart, and any composers after Bach and Handel, but this cycle is really fine. My favorite Mozart Symphonies have been Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic (complete cycle, DG); 21-41 by Joseph Krips/Concertgebouw Orchestra (Philips, coupled with Marriner/Academy of St. Martin in the fields for 1-20); Bruno Walter/New York Philharmonic for Symphonies 25,28,29,35,36,38-41 (Sony); Otto Klemperer/Philharmonia for Symphonies 36,38-41 (EMI). But, Pinnock's accounts are spirited and the English Concert, at about 20-25 players, doesn't sound scrawny or ineffective at all. If you're used to the sonority of the Berlin Philharmonic or Philharmonia Orchestra, this will take some getting used to, but it is very good.

This could be called "period instrument Mozart for those who don't like period instruments." I have heard Christopher Hogwood/Academy of Ancient Music in Symphonies 34,38,39,41, and they are not as good as Pinnock's accounts. Hogwood's orchestra sounds small, puny compared with Pinnock's more robust group. I am not meaning to degrade Hogwood, as I have a number of fine recordings of his: Beethoven Symphonies 1,2;
Handel's MESSIAH; Haydn Symphonies 94, 96; Boyce Opus 6 Symphonies. But in Mozart Symphonies, I prefer Pinnock.

Pinnock's set is also well recorded, adding to it's high quality. You can't go wrong with these, unless you absolutely hate period instruments.

A Beautiful Time Capsule.......2005-04-08

In comparing this recording, with its use of original instruments, and my favorite recordings with modern instruments, I find I prefer this. It doesn't lose any power, but it gains by the imaginative process of listening to the music as Mozart would have heard it. The collection is also a wonderful way to listen to the progression of Mozart's music throughout his life. As you listen to the first two of the eleven discs, you'll be amazed at the symphonies he wrote when he was only nine years old!

Another BBB (basically bland Brit) recording.......2005-04-06

This is a short review because when you've heard one of these you've heard them all. They're all played in the same starched, stiff mannor, with brisk tempi, little feeling, no shaping of phrase, and no color. The Mozart symphonies--the latter ones, anyway--have their own style and merit different approaches (No. 31, the "Paris," is almost curtain-raiser music for an opera buffa, for example, while No. 39 is in some ways proto-Beethoven, harmonically sharing a good deal with the "Eroica," and No. 40 shows Mozart heading into a realm of a basically Romantic chromaticism that would have led to much fascinating music if he'd lived longer and written more in that style). Yet here all the works are played interchangably. These are performances that could have been generated on a computer.

The sound is excellent, but that's about all there is to recommend this set. Hogwood's traversal on period instruments has more personality, believe it or not. And to really show what can be done with works like these on HIP instruments, try Franz Bruggen's remarkable recordings of the Haydn symphonies on Philips. I can't recommend this set, and I got it for considerably less than the Amazon price, too.

Pinnock excellent, DG Archiv sound variable.......2005-02-18

I greatly admire Pinnock's style, directing skill and harpsichord playing, but I don't understand the variability of sound balance achieved on his many recordings by DG. Most are recorded in Henry Wood Hall and have the same "tonmeister" and producers. For example his recording of the Bach Violin Concertos is vibrant, full bodied and has a great "presence", whereas on the other end of the spectrum, the last disc of the symphonies, 40 and 41, is really anemic, with pratically no bass. I gave them a +12db bass boost to try and compensate for the lack of bass, but there was hardly any difference in the low end response. In order to listen to this disc, and to some extent the prior two as well, I have reverted to my volume expander used with vinyl records from the 70's.

My system has very clean and deep bass response and handles Telarc organ recordings with great effect, so I do not believe it is that. And, as I stated the violin concertos have a great presence, to the point where I can visualize the bass and cello players bowing their instruments. It may be do to different microphone placement for the larger ensemble of the latter symphonies, without compensating for the different acoustic.

When it comes to Archiv's 4D recordings of the English Concert, I do not like them at all. The choir from the Mozart Coronation Mass sounds like it is being piped down from outer space, detached and way to ethereal. The Telemann suites do not fare any better, thin and anemic. Don't think the extended dynamic range and lower threshold noise level helped in any way.

I should also add that I have about every recording of Pinnock and the English Concert, really the best "Original Instruments Group" out there. In my humble opinion, Pinnock should have a "Sir" in front of his name.

Average customer rating: Szell's Mozart Is A Tour-De-Force! Best recording of #40 and #41 I've ever heard The good old days geniales!! More Mozart! more Mozart!!!

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35, 40, 41 Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cleveland Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 92, 94 & 96 Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 8 Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Mozart: Concerto Nos. 21 & 24 Symphonies Nos. 1 & 6 ASIN: B00005YNH6 Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 35 In D Major, K. 385 'Haffner': I. Allegro Con Spirito
2. Symphony No. 35 In D Major, K. 385 'Haffner': II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 35 In D Major, K. 385 'Haffner': III. Menuetto; Trio
4. Symphony No. 35 In D Major, K. 385 'Haffner': IV. Finale: Presto
5. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: I. Motto Allegro
6. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto: Allgretto; Trio
8. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: IV. Allegro Assai
9. Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 'Jupiter': I. Allegro Vivace
10. Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 'Jupiter': II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 'Jupiter': III. Menuetto: Allegretto; Trio
12. Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 'Jupiter': IV. Molto Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Szell's Mozart Is A Tour-De-Force!.......2006-11-07

I've been listening to the late Mozart symphonies for years and these Szell recordings continually stand out as some of the finest. Szell beats Marriner, Bernstein, Gardiner and even Karajan most of the time. Szell's Haffner is radiant, one of the finest ever played. His account of the 40th symphony, the famous G Minor is still unsurpassed, the richness and dark emotions of the opening movement are brought out as never before or since. Szell gives off no sentimentality whatsoever and this music sings and flies under his baton. Bernstein and Karajan are easily superseded in the Haffner and G Minor symphonies. The final symphony, number 41, the magnificient Jupiter, one of Mozart's greatest creations and one of the most perfect symphonies ever composed gets a stunning performance. Here the competition is stiffer and you should definitely hear Karajan in the Jupiter, check out his DG 2CD set of the late Mozart symphonies. Other than Karajan, Szell reigns supreme on modern instruments, utilizing the full orchestra.

Szell skips many of the repeats which have become customary these days, the repeats sure can get annoying, it's nice to hear Szell letting the music speak for itself instead of being merely academic. Szell takes the repeat in the opening movement of the Haffner symphony, this is something that recent day conductors don't do since Mozart did not put a repeat sign for this movement. The 40th symphony also gets the all important exposition repeat in it's opening movement, the finale moves along sans repeats. The Jupiter is repeat free in the opening movement and the finale. The finale especially can get very tedious if both halves of it's structure are repeated like in the Bernstein recording.

Basically if you love Mozart played by modern instruments on a full-sized orchestra, I can't recommend Szell's CD enough, it's a classic in every sense, fast, elegant, dramatic and full of charm. You must buy it if you love Mozart.

Best recording of #40 and #41 I've ever heard.......2006-06-10

Straight up, this is the best recording of Mozart's #40 and #41 that I have ever heard. There is so much energy and intensity and it is so refined and beautiful. I particularly like the way they do the last movement of #41--it's amazing. And it's like...#35 on the CD too...bonus!

Szell in general is always good, and...well...this is one of my favorite among all his performances. This is definitely my favorite mozart CD and it is among the most cherished of any CD's in my collection.

The good old days.......2005-01-04

I've heard people say Szell's recordings are lame and uninteresting. I don't see how anyone could believe that, but if you need someone to say it ain't so, here I am. Although these interpretations of these symphonies don't blast out of your speakers the way von Karajan or Bernstein Mozart would, that doesn't mean they're not full-blooded, irresistible recordings nonetheless. What Szell and Cleveland bring to the foray that many of their counterparts lack is their trademark pinpoint precision. You truly can "hear every note"--and in music as transparently structured as Mozart's, where every note is necessary and important, that precision makes the difference between a nice recording and a compelling one. However, there's a surprising amount of passion in these interpretations as well. Given that Szell himself defended his allegedly unemotional Mozart recordings with the sardonic comment "I cannot pour chocolate sauce on asparagus," I find these recordings to be some of the most ardent I've heard; in fact, for as much of a Dohnanyi fan as I am, I daresay this recording of the 40th trumps even that maestro's recording with this same orchestra. The "Haffner" symphony in particular is a real potboiler on this album; I don't think I've ever heard it performed with more gusto--but check out the stentorian minuet of the 40th, or the exhilarating trumpet work throughout the 41st. The bottom line is, you get three of Mozart's finest symphonies packed into one CD at a budget price, which is a bargain on its own--but when the quality of the interpretation is as good as it is here, that bargain becomes an unbelievable value. Even if you already own other recordings of all of these symphonies, this CD should be a necessary addition to your collection. It sure was for me.

geniales!!.......2004-11-09

Mozart escribio estas ùltimas sinfonias y se consagraron sobre las demas, en este CD descubrira porque, el sonido magnifico y la interpretación no tienen parangón.
Szell a cargo de la sinfónica de Cleveland hace que estas sinfonias suenen soberbias, estan energizadas de un vigor y elegancia geniales, son obras de arte musicales en su máxima expresión, no hay que hacer ningun comentario respecto de la 40, es muy conocida y podran disfrutar de una version espectacular, la Nº 41 Jupiter es otra maravilla segunda en el ranking de popularidad Szell hace de ella alcanzar aires de grandeza inigualables, la 35 otra maravilla, la orquesta a plenitud, es genialidad y belleza pura, disfruten de lo mejor de Mozart con los mejores interpretes.

More Mozart! more Mozart!!!.......2003-11-14

I recently purchased this recording and Maestro Szell's recording of the Haydn Symphs. 92, 94, and 96.

I have owned many of the Maestro's recordings from all periods, but his Mozart and Haydn are non-pariel! Why there was never a complete set of Mozart or Haydn symphonies creates a mystery in my mind that will never be solved. Is it the simple cost over what is left for humanity that important? Neville Mariner could come close sometimes but not all of the time, and I mean not really that close.

I am still amazed that there are over two thousand titles for the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestras alone, while we have, at least, the top five orchestras in the world still and a paultry discography remains or is being produced. What is wrong with this picture?

One of the former reviewers said something about this disc being a for-runner of 'authentic' period recordings. This may be so, but I haven't heard one yet that even comes close and all of that tinny scratchy noise from these 'experts' sure drives me away. Performance was meant to grow and not be caught up in stasis. Why can't there be 'authenticity' with beautiful string sound and virtuoso brass and winds?

I even love to hear the Maestro hum along or hear him grunt when he starts a hefty section of music. You can imagine how much of this is going on when he and Rudolph Serkin get together. I love it. Total passionate involvement.

The 'Haffner' is absolutely sublime. The first movement of the Fortieth is beyond description and don't I hear the first inkling of cyclical form here in the remaining movements? And the 'Jupiter'--no words can supply what is conveyed. Maybe if Mahler had been alive in Mozart's time this is what he might have composed. That is the closest I can get,

I remember when these recordings came out on 33's. The musical world was absolutely stunned. There had never been Mozart recordings played in such sumptuous, yet crisp and virtuosic manner as this. They still remain the standard, and being recorded in Severance Hall, the sound is still crisp and sumptuous at the same time.

Get this recording and the Haydn recording also. These two cds could be the foundation pieces of a classical library.

Average customer rating: The original, original instrument take The most complete set of Mozart symphonies ever recorded Indispensable Ok, but.... A milestone set, and worthy of all praise

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 All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Hogwood, Christopher | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven - The Symphonies / Augér, Robbin, Rolfe Johnson, Reinhart, AAM, Hogwood Mozart - Requiem / Kirkby · Watkinson · Rolfe Johnson · D. Thomas · AAM · Hogwood Mozart: The Piano Concertos Mozart - Clarinet Concerto & Oboe Concerto / Pay, Piguet, AAM, Hogwood Complete Mozart Symphonies / Pinnock, English Concert ASIN: B000004CYS Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 1 In E Flat Major, K.16: I. Allegro molto
2. Symphony No. 1 In E Flat Major, K.16: II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 1 In E Flat Major, K.16: III. Presto
4. Symphony No. 4 In D Major, K.19: I. Allegro
5. Symphony No. 4 In D Major, K.19: II. Andante
6. Symphony No. 4 In D Major, K.19: III. Presto
7. Symphony In F Major, K.19a-Anh.223: I. Allegro assai
8. Symphony In F Major, K.19a-Anh.223: II. Andante
9. Symphony In F Major, K.19a-Anh.223: III. Presto
10. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major, K.22: I. Allegro
11. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major, K.22: II. Andante
12. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major, K.22: III. Allegro molto
13. Symphony In D Major, K.32: I. Molto allegro
14. Symphony In D Major, K.32: II. Andante
15. Symphony In D Major, K.32: III. Menuetto & Trio
16. Symphony In D Major, K.32: IV. Finale
17. Symphony In D Major, K.81-K.783l: I. Allegro
18. Symphony In D Major, K.81-K.783l: II. Andante
19. Symphony In D Major, K.81-K.783l: III. Allegro molto
20. Symphony In D Major, K.97-K73m: I. Allegro
21. Symphony In D Major, K.97-K73m: II. Andante
22. Symphony In D Major, K.97-K73m: III. Menuetto & Trio
23. Symphony In D Major, K.97-K73m: IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony In D Major, K.95-K73n: I. Allegro
2. Symphony In D Major, K.95-K73n: II. Andante
3. Symphony In D Major, K.95-K73n: III. Menuetto & Trio
4. IV. Presto
5. Symphony No. 11 In D Major, K.84-K73q: I. Allegro
6. Symphony No. 11 In D Major, K.84-K73q: II. Andante
7. III. Allegro
8. Symphony No. 10 In G Major, K.74: I. Allegro - Andante
9. Symphony No. 10 In G Major, K.74: II. Rondo (Allegro)
10. Symphony In D Major, K.87-K74a: I. Allegro
11. Symphony In D Major, K.87-K74a: II. Andante grazioso
12. Symphony In D Major, K.87-K74a: III. Presto
13. Symphony In D Major, K.120-K.111-111a: I. Allegro assai
14. Symphony In D Major, K.120-K.111-111a: II. Andante grazioso
15. Symphony In D Major, K.120-K.111-111a: III. Presto
16. Symphony In C Major, K.96-K.111b: I. Allegro
17. Symphony In C Major, K.96-K.111b: II. Andante
18. Symphony In C Major, K.96-K.111b: III. Menuetto & Trio
19. Symphony In C Major, K.96-K.111b: IV. Allegro molto
20. Symphony No. 13 In F Major, K.112: I. Allegro
21. Symphony No. 13 In F Major, K.112: II. Andante
22. Symphony No. 13 In F Major, K.112: III. Menuetto & Trio
23. Symphony No. 13 In F Major, K.112: IV. Allegro molto

Tracks:

1. Symphony In C Major, K.35: Sinfonia: Allegro
2. Symphony In D Major, K.38: Intrada: Allegro
3. Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: I. Serenata: Allegro
4. Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: II. Menuetto &Trio
5. Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: III. Andante
6. Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: IV. Menuetto & Trio
7. Symphony In D Major, K.200-K62a: V. Allegro
8. Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K.73: I. Allegro
9. Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K.73: II. Andante
10. Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K.73: III. Menuetto & Trio
11. Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K.73: IV. Allegro molto
12. Symphony In D Minor, K.118-K74c: Overture: Allegro - Andante - Presto
13. Symphony In F Major, K.75: I. Allegro
14. Symphony In F Major, K.75: II. Menuetto & Trio
15. Symphony In F Major, K.75: III. Andantino
16. Symphony In F Major, K.75: IV. Allegro
17. Symphony No. 12 In G Major, K.110-K75b: I. Allegro
18. Symphony No. 12 In G Major, K.110-K75b: II. Andante
19. Symphony No. 12 In G Major, K.110-K75b: III. Menueto & Trio
20. Symphony No. 12 In G Major, K.110-K75b: IV. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: I. Allegro moderato
2. Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: III. Menuetto & Trio
4. Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: IV. Molto allegro
5. Symphony No. 14 In A Major, K.114: V. Anhang: Menuett K.61g
6. Symphony No. 15 In G Major, K.124: I. Allegro
7. Symphony No. 15 In G Major, K.124: II. Andante
8. Symphony No. 15 In G Major, K.124: III. Menuetto & Trio
9. Symphony No. 15 In G Major, K.124: IV. Presto
10. Symphony No. 16 In C Major, K.128: I. Allegro maestoso
11. Symphony No. 16 In C Major, K.128: II. Andante grazioso
12. Symphony No. 16 In C Major, K.128: III. Allegro
13. Symphony No. 17 In G Major, K.129: I. Allegro
14. Symphony No. 17 In G Major, K.129: II. Andante
15. Symphony No. 17 In G Major, K.129: III. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 18 In F Major, K.130: I. Allegro
2. Symphony No. 18 In F Major, K.130: II. Andantino grazioso
3. Symphony No. 18 In F Major, K.130: III. Menuetto & Trio
4. Symphony No. 18 In F Major, K.130: IV. Molto allegro
5. Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: I. Allegro
6. Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: III. Menuetto & Trio
8. Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: IV. Allegro
9. Symphony No. 19 In E Flat Major, K.132: Anhang: Andantino grazioso (substitute slow movement)
10. Symphony In D Major, K.185-K167a: I. Allegro assai
11. Symphony In D Major, K.185-K167a: II. Andante grazioso
12. Symphony In D Major, K.185-K.167a: III. Menuetto & Trio
13. Symphony In D Major, K.185-K167a: IV. Adagio - Allegro assai

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 20 In D Major, K 133: I. Allegro
2. Symphony No. 20 In D Major, K 133: II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 20 In D Major, K 133: III. Menuetto And Trio
4. Symphony No. 20 In D Major, K 133: IV. Allegro
5. Symphony No. 21 In A Major, K 134: I. Allegro
6. Symphony No. 21 In A Major, K 134: II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 21 In A Major, K 134: III. Menuetto And Trio
8. Symphony No. 21 In A Major, K 134: IV. Allegro
9. Symphony In D Major, K 135: I. Molto allegro
10. Symphony In D Major, K 135: II. Andante
11. Symphony In D Major, K 135: III. Molto allegro
12. Symphony In D Major, K 161 - K 163 - K 141a: I. Allegro moderato
13. Symphony In D Major, K 161 - K 163 - K 141a: II. Andante
14. Symphony In D Major, K 161 - K 163 - K141a: III. Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 26 In E Flat Major, K 184 , K 161a: Molto presto - Andante - Allegro
2. Symphony No. 27 In G Major, K 199 , K 161b: I. Allegro
3. Symphony No. 27 In G Major, K 199 , K 161b: II. Andantino grazioso
4. Symphony No. 27 In G Major, K 199 , K 161b: III. Presto
5. Symphony No. 22 In C Major, K 162: I. Allegro assai
6. Symphony No. 22 In C Major, K 162: II. Andantino grazioso
7. Presto assai
8. Symphony In D Major, K 181, K 162b: I. Allegro spiritoso
9. Symphony In D Major, K 181, K 162b: II. Andantino grazioso
10. Symphony No. 24 In B Flat Major, K 181, K 162b: III. Presto assai
11. Symphony No. 24 In B Flat Major, K 182, K 173dA: I. Allegro spiritoso
12. Symphony No. 24 In B Flat Major, K 182, K 173dA: II. Andantino grazioso
13. Symphony No. 24 In B Flat Major, K 182, K 173dA: III. Allegro

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 28 In C Major, K 200, K 189k: I. Allegro spriritoso
2. Symphony No. 28 In C Major, K 200, K 189k: II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 29 In C Major, K 200, K 189k: III. Menuetto (Allegretto) And Trio
4. Symphony No. 28 In C Major, K 200, K 189k: IV. Presto
5. Symphony In D Major, K 121, K 207a: I. Allego molto
6. Symphony In D Major,K 121, K 207a: II. Andante grazioso
7. Symphony In D Major, K 121, K 207a: III. Allegro
8. Symphony In D Majr, K 204,K 213a: I. Allegro assai
9. Symphony In D Major, K 204, K 213a: II. Andante
10. Symphony In D Major, K 204, K 213a: III. Menuetto And Trio
11. Symphony In D Major, K 204, K 213a: IV. Andantino grazioso - Allegro

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

1. Symphony In A Minor, 'Odense', K 16a, Anh. 220: I. Allegro moderato
2. Symphony In A Minor, 'Odense', K 16a, Anh. 220: II. Andantino
3. Symphony In A Minor, 'Odense', K 16a, Anh. 220: III. Rondo: Allegro moderato
4. Symphony In G Major, 'Alte Lambach', K 45a, Anh. 221: I. Allegro maestoso
5. Symphony In G Major, 'Alte Lambach', K 45a, Anh. 221: II. Andante
6. Symphony In G Major, 'Alte Lambach', K 45a, Anh. 221: III. Molto allegro
7. Symphony In F Major, K 76, K 42a: I. Allegro maestoso
8. Symphony In F Major, K 76, K 42a: II. Andante
9. Symphony In F Major, K 76, K 42a: III. Menuetto And Trio
10. Symphony In F Major, K 76, K 42a: IV. Allegro
11. Symphony No. 6 In F Major, K 43: I. Allegro
12. Symphony No. 6 In F Major, K 43: II. Andante
13. Symphony No. 6 In F Major, K 43: III. Menuetto And Trio
14. Symphony No. 6 In F Major, K 43: IV. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Symphony In G Major, 'Neue Lambach': I. Allegro
2. Symphony In G Major, 'Neue Lambach': II. Andante un poco allegretto
3. Symphony In G Major, 'Neue Lambach': III. Menuetto And Trio
4. Symphony In G Major, 'Neue Lambach': IV. Allegro
5. Symphony No. 7 In D Major, K 45: I. Allegro
6. Symphony No. 7 In D Major, K 45: II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 7 In D Major, K 45: III. Menuetto And Trio
8. Symphony No. 7 In D Major, K 45: IV. Finale
9. Symphony In B Flat Major, K 45b, Anh. 214: I. Allegro
10. Symphony In B Flat Major, K 45b, Anh. 214: II. Andante
11. Symphony In B Flat Major, K 45b, Anh. 214: III. Menuetto And Trio
12. Symphony In B Flat Major, K 45b, Anh. 214: IV. Allegro
13. Symphony In D Major, K 51, K 46a: I. Molto allegro
14. Symphony In D Major, K 51, K 46a: II. Andante
15. Symphony In D Major, K 51, K 46a: III. Molto allegro
16. Symphony No. 8 In D Major, K 48: I. Allegro
17. Symphony No. 8 In D Major, K 48: II. Andante
18. Symphony No. 8 In D Major, K 48: III. Menuetto And Trio
19. Symphony No. 8 In D Major, K 48: IV. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Symphony In B Flat Major, Anh. C11.03, Anh. 216, K 3 - 74g: I. Allegro
2. Symphony In B Flat Major, Anh. C11.03, Anh. 216, K 3 - 74g: II. Andante
3. Symphony In B Flat Major, Anh. C11.03, Anh. 216, K 3 - 74g: III. Menuetto And Trio
4. Symphony In B Flat Major, Anh. C11.03, Anh. 215, K 3 - 74g: IV. Allegro molto
5. 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
6. Symphony No. 37 In G Major, K 444, K 425a, Anh. A53: Mvts II And III By Michael Haydn: II. Andante sostenuto
7. Symphony No. 37 In G Major, K 444, K 425a, Anh. A53: Mvts II And III By Michael Haydn: III. Finale (Allegro molto)
8. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (Second Version), K 550: I. Molto allegro
9. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (Second Version), K 550: II. Andante
10. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor (Second Version), K 550: III. Menuetto And Trio (Allegretto)
11. 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.

The set is competitively priced, the sound is very good throughout, there is decent documentation.

Average customer rating: Mozart Magic Great performance Karajan conducts Mozart Mozart's Late Symphonies A nice disc at a good price.

Mozart: Symphonies 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41 / Karajan Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Herbert von Karajan , and Berlin Philharmonic Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Brahms: The Complete Symphonies / Karajan, Berlin PO Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 Tchaikovsky: Symphonies no 4, 5, & 6 / Karajan, Berlin PO Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 2 Mozart: Violin Concertos ASIN: B000001GY8 Release Date: 1997-07-15

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 35 In D Major 'Haffner' K.385: 1. Allegro con spirito
2. Symphony No. 35 In D Major 'Haffner' K.385: 2. (Andante)
3. Symphony No. 35 In D Major 'Haffner' K.385: 3. Menuetto
4. Symphony No. 35 In D Major 'Haffner' K.385: 4. Finale: Presto
5. Symphony No.36 In C Major 'Linz' K.425: 1. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
6. Symphony No.36 In C Major 'Linz' K.425: 2. Andante
7. Symphony No.36 In C Major 'Linz' K.425: 3. Menuetto
8. Symphony No.36 In C Major 'Linz' K.425: 4. Presto
9. Symphony no.38 in D major K.504: 1. Adagio - Allegro
10. Symphony No.38 In D Major 'Prague' K.504: 2. Andante
11. Symphony No.38 In D Major 'Prague' K.504: 3. (Finale:) Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major K.543: 1. Adagio - Allegro
2. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major K.543: 2. Andante con moto
3. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major K.543: 3. Menuetto: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major K.543: 4. Finale: Allegro
5. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor K. 550: 1. Molto allegro
6. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor K. 550: 2. Andante
7. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor K. 550: 3. Menuetto: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor K. 550: 4. Allegro assai
9. Symphony No. 41 In C Major 'Jupiter' K. 551: 1. Allegro vivace
10. Symphony No. 41 In C Major 'Jupiter' K. 551: 2. Andante cantabile
11. Symphony No. 41 In C Major 'Jupiter' K. 551: 3. Menuetto: Allegretto
12. Symphony No. 41 In C Major 'Jupiter' K. 551: 4. Molto allegro

Customer Reviews:

Mozart Magic.......2007-03-11

Excellent recording quality as well as fine musical content makes this set a delight.

Great performance.......2006-10-29

Nowadays there are an increasing number of recordings of Mozart with original instruments. I think it is a valid procedure, but the traditional executions are still worth hearing. Being first-class works, Böhm and Karajan's recordings are the most easily available. Karajan's is more dynamic, a desirable quality of an execution of Mozart. Conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Karajan returns to the composer with whom he began his career. It is a superb work.

Karajan conducts Mozart.......2006-07-25

Herbert Von Karajan's reading of these late Mozart symphonies respects the "small orchestra" feel of these pieces while expressing the drama they contain with his signature "big orchestra" sound.
Very worthy performances, especiallly the "Haffner".

Mozart's Late Symphonies.......2005-12-22

Mozart's late symphonies is music treasure and should be appreciated by any classical music lover. I have two favorite versions of these works. One is conducted by Karajan, the other is by Sir Charles Mackerras.

To make comparison, the highly praised Mackerras's interpretation does not necessarily beat Karajan's. Take No. 39 for example, I think Karajan's interpretation is better. Mackerras's is somewhat too fast and Karajan's rhythm is dance-like and quite appropriate. However, Mackerras's No. 40 is more impressive. Karajan's No. 41 is grand and Mackerras's is stylic. Karajan's first movement of No. 38 is more exciting than Mackerras's.

Karajan is an essential Salzburg Austrian and breathed Mozart's music air since child. His Mozart is one of the most Mozartean: Style, singing and dance-like rhythm, which are fully expressed in these CDs. The sound of 70's Berlin Philharmonic is perfect.

A nice disc at a good price........2005-09-24

I think the Bohm set is better, but I really like Karajan's interpretations. I am a fan of "big-band" versions of Mozart's late symphonies, and if you are too, this is a pretty good set. However, I feel like there are better versions of each symphony available on other recordings (i.e. Bohm's 36th, Bernstein's 39th). Still, this set sounds amazing with the new original bit image processing, with outstanding "space" in between each piece of the orchestra. And, since I am a sucker for Karajan, even when he hams up a Classical Era symphony, I simply couldn't resist. There are better versions, but as a cycle it is an enjoyable 2-disc set.

Average customer rating: Outstanding Performances I agree with Good, but . . . Great sound, great music-making - Mackerras best Mozart Replaces all other versions in my collection

Mozart: The Symphonies Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tchaikovsky: The Complete Symphonies Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies Brahms: Complete String Quartets, Quintets & Sextets Johannes Brahms: The Symphonies Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures ASIN: B000003CYC Release Date: 1991-09-13

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Molto
2. II. Andante
3. III. Presto
4. I. Allegro Assai
5. II. Andante
6. III. Presto
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Andante
9. III. Presto
10. I. Allegro
11. II. Andante
12. III. Allegro Molto
13. I. Allegro
14. II. Andante
15. III. Menuetto; Trio
16. IV. Allegro
17. I. Allegro
18. II. Andante
19. III. Menuetto; Trio
20. IV. Allegro
21. I. Allegro
22. II. Andante
23. III. Menuetto; Trio
24. IV. Finale
25. I. Allegro
26. II. Andante

Tracks:

1. III. Menuetto; Trio
2. IV. Allegro
3. I. Allegro
4. II. Andante
5. III. Menuetto; Trio
6. IV. Allegro Molto
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Andante
9. III. Allegro Molto
10. I. Allegro
11. II. Andante
12. III. Menuetto; Trio
13. IV. Presto
14. I. Allegro
15. II. Andante
16. III. Menuetto; Trio
17. IV. Allegro
18. I. Allegro
19. II. Andante
20. III. Allegro
21. I. Introduction: Andante
22. II. Allegro
23. I. Allegro
24. II. Menuetto; Trio
25. III. Andantino
26. IV. Allegro

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto; Trio
4. IV. Allegro
5. I. Allegro
6. II. Andante
7. III. Menuetto; Trio
8. IV. Allegro Molto
9. I. Allegro
10. II. Andante
11. III. Menuetto; Trio
12. IV. Molto Allegro
13. I. Allegro
14. II. Andante
15. III. Menuetto; Trio
16. IV. Molto Allegro
17. I. Allegro
18. II. Andante
19. III. Menuetto; Trio
20. IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Maestoso
2. II. Andante Grazioso
3. III. Rondo; Allegro
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Andante
6. III. Allegro
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Andantino Grazioso
9. III. Menuetto; Trio
10. IV. Molto Allegro
11. I. Allegro
12. II. Andante
13. III. Andantino Grazioso (Alternate)
14. IV. Menuetto; Trio
15. V. Allegro
16. I. Allegro
17. II. Andante
18. III. Menuetto; Trio

Tracks:

1. IV. Allegro
2. I. Allegro
3. II. Andante
4. III. Menuetto; Trio
5. IV. Allegro
6. I. Molto Presto
7. II. Andante
8. III. Allegro
9. I. Allegro
10. II. Andantino Grazioso
11. III. Presto
12. I. Allegro Assai
13. II. Andantino Grazioso
14. III. Presto Assai
15. I. Allegro Spiritoso
16. II. Andantino Grazioso
17. III. Presto Assai
18. I. Allegro Spiritoso
19. II. Andantino Grazioso
20. III. Allegro

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Con Brio
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto; Trio
4. IV. Allegro
5. I. Allegro Moderato
6. II. Andante
7. III. Menuetto; Trio
8. IV. Allegro Con Spirito
9. I. Moto Allegro
10. II. Adnantino Con Moto
11. III. Menuetto; Trio
12. IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Spiritoso
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto; Trio
4. IV. Presto
5. I. Allegro Vivace
6. II. Andante
7. II. Andante (Alternate)
8. III. Allegro
9. I. Allegro Spiritoso
10. II. Andante
11. III. Allegro Spiritoso
12. I. Allegro Assai
13. II. Andante Moderato
14. III. Menuet; Trio
15. IV. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Vivace
2. II. Andante Di Molto
3. III. Allegro Vivace
4. I. Allegro Con Spirito
5. II. (Andante)
6. III. Menuetto; Trio
7. IV. Presto
8. I. Adagio; Allegro Spiritoso
9. II. Poco Adagio
10. III. Menuetto; Trio
11. IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Adagio; Allegro
2. II. Andante
3. III. Presto
4. I. Adagio; Allegro
5. II. Andante Con Moto
6. III. Menuetto: Allegretto; Trio
7. IV. Allegro

Tracks:

1. I. Molto Allegro
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menueto; Trio
4. IV. Allegro Assai
5. I. Allegro Vivace
6. II. Andante Cantablie
7. III. Menuetto; Trio
8. IV. Molto Allegro

Amazon.com

Musical scholar that he is, Charles Mackerras adopts period performance practice, but opts for modern instruments. The Prague Chamber Orchestra is one of the world's best small ensembles. They play this music with impeccable wit, sophistication, and style. Of course, Mackerras himself studied in Prague--Mozart's musical home away from home--and has long enjoyed an excellent relationship with the city's orchestras and musicians. With swift tempos, employment of a harpsichord accompaniment, and all the repeats taken in each work, these finely honed interpretations offer a uniquely consistent view of Mozart's symphonic achievement. Telarc's superb sound allows the music to fall very gratefully on the ear. --Dave Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Performances.......2007-07-07

While historical instuments are not used on these recordings the performances are still excellent and most particularly for the faster than usual tempos for the minuets. Lethargic and pompous minuet tempos are common with most recordings of music from the Classic Period but here we have minuet tempos that are related to the dance steps and the way it was generally danced in the period. While ignorance of the minuet as a dance is wide spread here we have recordings that rise above that limitation and give improved character and vigor to the works as a whole. Bravo!

I agree with.......2006-02-19

a music fans comment, Mackerras is good, BUT...
So I do not expect anyone to give my comment a "YES Paul's review was most helpful"
:-))
Mackerras is the most popular as far as modern voting goes. Popular votes never influence my decision in critiquing.
My fav in the complete is Bohm/Berlin
In the last 6 syms, it is Walter/Columbia/Sony which may be the finest I've heard, which is sadly Out of print. The Walter/Columbia is a bigger orch sound, which obviously is against Mozart's initial idea of size of orch. But the Columbia plays so tight/fliud/details rendered with powerful depth of emotions, that it is excusable the "big-band" sound.
Bohm's Berlin is slightly scaled down in size, yet at times does not match the Columbia's tightness/percision.
But I do find Bohm and Walter to be very close so that I can't decide which I prefer more.
IOW I love them both equally, and prefer both over Mackerras well recorded set. Seems to me Mackerras' Prague Chamber is like a "youth orch", not going into the details as does the more experienced Columbia and Berlin. Also to consider is the fact of the instrument quality, which the Prague is not in the same class as the Columbia and Berlin. In Mozart the string section's instruments can make all the difference. AS well as winds. I'm sure the Prague is a smaller budget orch and cannot afford the finer instruments alloted to the 2 bigger orchestras. .
Makerras' orch play too fast at times, lacks depths in the nuances that I hear in Walter and Bohm, and the recorded sound is abit harsh/grainy.
Overall the Mackerras is my 3rd choice in Mozart. But still as good as Bohm is, I felt no need to keep the Mackerras.
Read my review of the Bohm/Berlin complete set.

Good, but . . ........2004-07-08

I bought this item from Amazon and I am not sorry that I did. Actually it is good, very good, but I find something that I do not like: Why does this Sir McKerras play all the minuets so fast? Why does he such excessive repeating? The minuets in Haydn are all happy and full of joy, but in Mozart each one is quite different from another: some are happy, some are sad, some are childish, some are majestic, etc. Some of those Minuets seem to be written in order to be danced by Kings and so forth. Is Sir McKerras such an egalitarian that he does not accept such differences? Too bad Herr Josef Krips is dead, he was the real Mozartean.

Great sound, great music-making - Mackerras best Mozart.......2003-05-19

Mackerras has made some pretty amazing recordings these last years, from Beethoven's 9th to Mahler's 5th. This set has Mackerras conducting the Prague Chamber Orchestra, an ensemble that has definetely studied Mozart and studied him well. Most if not all the symphonies are first class but I have to point out the opening of the 25th and the finale of the 40th. I really rediscovered these pieces after hearing to these great recordings. The sound perfect as always with Telarc recordings. A must for all Mozart fans and a great alternative to the celebrated Hogwood set on L'Oiseau Lyre (Decca).

Replaces all other versions in my collection.......2000-12-16

When Sir Charles Mackerras aimed his sights at recording the complete Mozart Symphonies with the Prague Chamber Orchestra, critics were delighted at the results as the discs became available separately. The writer for the Penguin Guide commented that the playing and the technical aspects of the recordings were excellent, while pointing out that the pacing is more urgent in the earlier symphonies, more relaxed in the later ones. The Gramophone writer pronounced them "full of sparkle and precision."

No, this is not an "original instrument" presentation, but Mackerras takes a loving view of his composer and most listeners will be quite satisfied with the results. Granted that other recordings might offer more "period style" here or more heaven-moving renditions there. However, this boxed set of 10 CDs has replaced in my collection all the miscellaneous recordings I have been lining up on the Mozart shelf; and (as Ko-Ko sings) "They never will be missed" as long as this Telarc set is there to be played.

The only negative feature is that the time limitations of the CD necessitate that Symphonies No. 8 and 20 begin on one disc and end on the other. But having them in the correct order was quite a challenge for the producers and much to be appreciated.

Average customer rating: Read Ryzard's comments carefully

Mozart: The Great Symphonies Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Furtwangler Conducts Beethoven - Beethoven: symphonies no 3,4,5, & 9, Leonore Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6 "Pastorale" Bach: Cello Suites Ludwig van Beethoven: The 9 Symphonies - Arturo Toscanini / NBC Symphony Orchestra Mahler: Symphonies Nos 1 2 4 5 & 9 ASIN: B00008PW46 Release Date: 2003-05-12

Tracks:

1. (1-4) Symphony No.25 In G Minor, K.173
2. (5-8) Symphony No.28 In C Major,K 200
3. (9-12) Symphony No.29 In A Major, K. 201
4. (1-4) Symphony No.35 In D Major, K.385 "Haffner"
5. (5-8) Symphony No.36 In C Major, K.425 "Linz"
6. (9) Le Nozze Di Figaro - Ouverture, K.492
7. (10) Cosi Fan Tutte - Ouverture, K.588
8. (11) Die Zauberflote - Ouverture, K.620
9. (1-3) Symphony No.38 In D Major,K.504
10. (4-7) Symphony No.39 In E- Flat Major, K.543
11. (8-11) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
12. (1-4) Symphony No.40 In G Minor, K.550
13. (5-8) Symphony No.41 In C Major,K.551 "Jupiter"
14. (8) Maurerische Trauermusik, K.477

Album Details

4 CD Box set. Columbia Legends Series.

Customer Reviews:

Read Ryzard's comments carefully.......2006-04-16

He informs you that this set is not the legenday recordings of the last 6 syms made with the Columbia on Sony (on vinyl it was the Columbia label, now bought by Sony).
With with recent news last night that M Jackson may be selling his Sony recording holdings, worth $1billion, we may soon see the Walter/Columbia recordings released eventually.
Its the Columbia SO set you want to own.
I got my cd set from a used dealer in england 3 yrs ago, its on Sony/germany, release 1989.
See my comments on the Bohm/Berlin complete.




I'm back with another comment.
I have just completed a compare between Bohm and Walter/Columbia.
I have to give the nod to the Bohm, ....but then there are times I give the nod to Walter/Columbia...hummm, as with all Mozart, he is Hermes par excellent, and that mercurial quality is reflected in mere mortal attempts at capturing atht genius from another realm.

Average customer rating: Harnoncourt brings a little gitty up to Mozart!

Mozart: Symphonies (8 CD-250th Anniversary Edition) Manufacturer: Warner Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart: Early Symphonies, Vol. 2 Mozart: Early Symphonies Haydn: The Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87 Schubert: The String Quartets Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures ASIN: B000AOVKH8 Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro - Ton Koopman
2. II. Andante - Ton Koopman
3. III. Allegro - Ton Koopman
4. I. Allegro - Ton Koopman
5. II. Andantino Grazioso - Ton Koopman
6. III. Menuetto - Ton Koopman
7. IV. Molto Allegro - Ton Koopman
8. I. Allegro - Ton Koopman
9. II. Andante - Ton Koopman
10. III. Menuetto - Trio - Ton Koopman
11. IV. Allegro (Rondeau) - Ton Koopman
12. V. Andantino Grazioso - Ton Koopman
13. I. Allegro Assai - Ton Koopman
14. II. Andantino Grazioso - Ton Koopman
15. III. Presto Assai - Ton Koopman

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro - Ton Koopman
2. II. Andante - Ton Koopman
3. III. Menuetto & Trio - Ton Koopman
4. IV. Allegro - Ton Koopman
5. I. Allegro Spiritoso - Ton Koopman
6. II. Andantino Grazioso - Ton Koopman
7. III. Presto Assai - Ton Koopman
8. I. Allegro Spiritoso - Ton Koopman
9. II. Andantino GRazioso - Ton Koopman
10. III. Allegro - Ton Koopman
11. I. Allegro - Ton Koopman
12. II. Andantino GRazioso - Ton Koopman
13. III. Presto - Ton Koopman

Tracks:

1. No.1 In D Major - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
2. No.2 In A Major - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
3. No.3 In C Major - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
4. No.4 In G Major - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
5. No.5 In B Flat Major - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
6. No.6 In D Major - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
7. Ouverture: Allegro - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
8. I. Largo - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
9. II. Gavotte - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
10. III. Andantino & IV. Allegro - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
11. V. Larghetto - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
12. Vi. Gavotte Joyeuse: Allegro - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
13. VII. Adagio - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
14. VIII. Senza Indicazione Di Tempo - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
15. IX. Gavotte Gracieuse - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
16. X. Pantomime - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
17. XI. Passepied - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
18. XII. Andante - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
19. XIII. Gavotte - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
20. I. Allegro Con Brio
21. II. Andante
22. III. Menuetto
23. IV. Allegro
24. I. Molto Presto
25. II. Andantino Grazioso
26. III. Allegro

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Spiritoso
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto: Allegretto
4. IV. Presto
5. I. Allegro Moderato
6. II. Andante
7. III. Menuetto
8. IV. Allegro Con Spirito
9. I. Molto Allegro
10. II. Andantino Con Moto
11. III. Menuetto
12. IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Assai
2. II. Andante
3. III. Allegro
4. II. Andante
5. I. Allegro Assai
6. II. Andante Moderato
7. III. Menuetto
8. IV. Allegro Assai
9. I. Allegro Vivace
10. II. Andante Di Molto, Piu Tosto Allegretto
11. III. Allegro

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Spiritoso
2. II. Andante
3. III. Primo Tempo
4. I. Allegro Con Spirito
5. II. Andante
6. III. Menuetto
7. IV. Presto
8. I. Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
9. II. Andante
10. III. Menuetto
11. IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Adagio - Allegro
2. II. Andante
3. III. Presto
4. I. Adagio - Allegro
5. II. Andante Con Moto
6. III. Menuetto: Allegretto
7. IV. Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

1. I. Molto Allegro
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto: Allegretto
4. IV. Allegro Assai
5. I. Allegro Vivace
6. II. Andante Cantabile
7. III. Menuetto: Allegretto
8. IV. Molto Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Harnoncourt brings a little gitty up to Mozart!.......2006-11-21

After acquiring Harnoncourt's 2 vols (4 cds) of Mozart's early symphonies, I noticed this collection. This is not quite a complete Mozart symphony cycle. It is lacking some of the early Symphonies. Harnoncourt's contribution to this collection is found on the last 5 and a half cds and covers Mozart's middle and later symphonies. So, by combining the early with the later I get an almost complete Mozart Symphony cycle conducted by Harnoncourt. There are a few of the middle symphonies that are not touched by Harnoncourt's early volumes or this present set. I found them on vinyl at Ebay or here at Amazon marketplace for outrageous sums of money (more than this present set!). It looks like what I have will have to do.

When I think of Beethoven, I think of his 9th symphony and when it was performed, he could not hear a single note because he was deaf! When I think of Mozart, I am picturing an 8 year old who caused his dad to retire early from music composition! Harnoncourt writes that as an 8 year old, Mozart was already head and shoulders above just about any composer on the continent of Europe. Mozart's 40th and especially his 41st symphonies are true epiphanies. Yet the sound heard in these is the same as that by 8 year old Mozart! Mozart did not start composing and then 20 years later develop his voice. I love Mozart's music for the beauty, the balance and the mathematical precision. I love Beethoven's for the power and the thunder. Yet, who can top the beauty of the softer movements in his symphonies such as the 3rd in his 9th?

My standard for Mozart's symphonies (his last seven) and Beethoven's Nine are found on vinyl conducted by Bohm. I bought the DG Bohm recordings on vinyl back in the 70s and was so pleased with both the recording quality and the superb playing I did not have any other renditions (except Karajan) until recently.

There is a complete Mozart Symphony DG collection by Bohm that has been ported over to digital. But I was a little curious what a fresh, digital recording would sound like, how it would stack up to Bohm. I was also curious to compare the smaller orchestra with period instruments to the full orchestra with modern instruments used by Bohm. I also bought the complete Pinnock Mozart cycle recorded with a smaller orchestra than Bohm's and period instruments. Of the two, Pinnock sounds more like Bohm than Harnoncourt.

The period instruments/smaller orchestras have a little more harpsicord and not as full an orchestra sound. If its too much harpsicord, I end up pinching myself to make sure I did not accidentally play Vivaldi or Teleman. The less than full sound is more chamber orchestra style than full orchestra. I can hear more of the individual instruments and their resonating than the blended sound of the fuller orchestra. Pinnock supposedly used 20 to 30 players. But while Bohm may have had a "full" orchestra, it certainly is not full in the Wagner sense of full. I have been to concerts that featured both Mozart and later Romantic composers. The Orchestra pit seemed a little less than half full when its Mozart and bursting at the sides when its Wagner or Mahler. I enjoy the "full" orchstra sound and I really like the smaller chamber type sound. I do not live in an "either/or" universe. Buy both! No classical music Nazi can tell you otherwise. Its all about Freedom, baby!

I am still digesting Harnoncourt's rendition of Mozart's last 6 symphonies. The tempos and the overall playing sounds much different than Bohm or Pinnock. The tempos seem to not be as consistently precise and they seem to shift, that is why I my title says "Mozart with a little gitty up." That being said, I enjoyed both Pinnock and Harnoncourt. I do not regret for a moment shelling out close to $50 for this set!

Bohm's analog records sound good. These didgital recordings sound really GOOD! PURE, maybe even a little too sanitized. The period instrument movenent is trying to approximate the 1700s sound with Mozart, yet you will never hear a cough or any other sound other than the instruments producing music. This includes the bow sounds when the bow comes on or off the instrument. These Bass bowing sounds are left on Karjan's DVD Beethoven Symphony Cycle. To really approximate the 1700s, we need a group of 2nd rate musicians playing on third or fourth rate instruments in concert halls with less than idealic acoustics. If we are going to get real, lets really get real. I bet Mozart would have walked a half mile barefoot over shards of broken glass to have his music played by orchestras such as the BPO or the Vienna Phil conducted by Bohm. And I will bet dollars to donuts any day that any of our smaller city orchestras such as Pasadena CA or Omaha Nebraska would blow the socks off of just about all of the top orchestras of Mozart's day. Maybe the period instrumenters should break out the old analog recording equipment like the Musical Heritage Society from 30 years ago and press their recordings on 78s or 10 inch LPs. So, while they may be using instruments similar to those used in the 1700s, we are still getting a very professional modern sound and recording. Don't kid yourself that if you buy Pinnock or Harnoncourt Mozart Symphony recordings, when you listen, you will be suddenly teleported as a classical music Yankee back to King Arthur's Court.

I converted Pinnock and this present 250th anniversary edition set to CD-R mp3s at 192 kps. 90 to 100 kps is supposedly FM radio quality and anything above 170 kps only your dog will enjoy. 192kps will yield a little over 8 hours of music on a 702 mb CD-R. I can play a cd at work and let it run all day long filling my life with the world's greatest music.

I still am still debating the period instrument movement. Yet, the music is still MOZART! MOZART! Bohm (died circa 1981), Harnoncourt, and Pi