Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 39, 35 & 32

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, K. 543
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras

2. Symphony No. 35 in D major ("Haffner"), K. 385
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras

3. Symphony No. 32 in G major, K. 318 Allegro spiritoso-Andante-Allegro spiritoso
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 39, 35 & 32, Music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra, Classical, Classical Period Symphony, Symphonic
Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41
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  • Excellent readings of the last six symphonies...
  • Radiant performances!
  • Wonderful Sound Quality and Precision
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  • Efficient interpretations and lovely playing, but there's more to Mozart
 Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41

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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

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

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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
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3 out of 5 stars Efficient interpretations and lovely playing, but there's more to Mozart.......2005-09-25

I can see someone admiring these recordings, since they are very well executed and crisply presented, with no major flaws. And I can see why Mozart was considered one of Karl Bohm's best composers if you like his foursquare, unsmiling approach. Apparently many other listeners and reviewers don't demand more than what this bargain set of the last six symphonies delivers.

But Bohm's traditional Teutonic conducting sounds pretty limited to me, not because of the "authentic" movement now in vogue but because great Mozart conducting must be joyous, light on its feet, and full of wit and alertness. Bohm is brisk and efficient instead. Bruno Walter was born even earlier than Bohm, and yet he got all those things right. That's why I return to him again and again, not to this set, much as I love the Berlin Phil.
Mozart: The Late Symphonies: Nos. 25, 29, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41
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  • Retrograde Mozart with undeniable heart
  • Mozart: The Great Late Symphonies
 Mozart: The Late Symphonies: Nos. 25, 29, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41

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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:

4 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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?!?!

4 out of 5 stars 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.

4 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars Mozart: The Great Late Symphonies.......2004-06-16

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

The reason this album is so good is Leonard Bernstein conducting. As a conductor and a musically atuned soul, he seems to really interpret these symphonies perfectly. He gets Mozart. He has captured every note, every vibrato, roulade, flowing lines and bouncy but balanced joy in every allegro movement, such as the first movement of the Prague Symphony No. 38. For contrast, he understood the substance and darkness that seems to be written into the Allegro of the Symphony No. 25. The first movement is meant to sound furious, anguished and complex, and fast in a darker sort of mood. It's one of those rare moments in which Mozart foreshadows the Romantic Era that would begin with Beethoven. Mozart would also do this with the andante of his 21st piano concerto and the opening movement of the Piano Concerto No. 20. The last symphonies 40 and 41, "Haffner" and "Jupiter" are regarded as Mozart's most mature works for the symphony. The orchestra is more panoramic and produces a less lighter texture. The music is a fully developed Mozart in his later years. The Jupiter is his grandest. Its name conjures up the vastness of the planet Jupiter or the majesty of the Roman god Jupiter. Get this album if you're a fan of Mozart and a fan of the conductor Leonard Bernstein who aptly conducted the New York Philharmonic for many years and the Berlin Philharmonic towards the end of his life.
Mozart: The Symphonies (Nos 1-41, plus 27 other symphonic works) /AAM * Schroder * Hogwood
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 Mozart: The Symphonies (Nos 1-41, plus 27 other symphonic works) /AAM * Schroder * Hogwood
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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:

4 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

3 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.
Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 34, 35 & 39
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ASIN: B0000013LU
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Allegro Vivace
  2. Andante Di Molto
  3. Allegro Molto
  4. Allegro Con Spirito
  5. Andante
  6. Menuetto
  7. Finale: Presto
  8. Adagio - Allegro
  9. Andante Con Moto
  10. Menuetto Allegretto
  11. Finale: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Grace and Power.......2007-05-19

This early Naxos CD would be a find at any price. Barry Wordsworth conducts the Capella Istropolitana in Mozart's symphonies 34, 35, and 39. The Mozart playing is near ideal as the performance brings out the lyricism and power in the scores and the beautiful writing for winds, brass and tympani. Both Wordsworth and the ensemble have continued with notable careers after this early recording. Wordsworth is currently the Conductor Laureate of the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2006 after serving as principal conductor since 1989. The Capella Istroplitana began as a studio orchestra and has recorded extensively for Naxos. It has also expanded beyond the recording studio and now performs exensively in Bratislava and elsewhere. I share the enthusiasm of my fellow Amazon reviewers for this CD.

Mozart's three-movement symphony no. 34 in C major K. 338 is an early work, composed in Salzburg in 1780. The two outer movements of this symphony are energetic and spacious, featuring much use of rousing themes and full orchestra, with a great deal of brass fanfare. The middle movement, andante di molto, in contrast, is for muted strings alone, and consists of a quiet songlike theme. As the movement progresses, the strings divide and answer each other in several voices.

The "Haffner" Symphony, No. 35 in D major K. 385 has always been one of my favorite works of Mozart. In composing this work, Mozart simply took four movements of his earlier "Haffner" serenade and reorchestrated them slightly. The result was a masterpiece. The opening allegro vivace has been aptly described as presenting a dramatic "thematic and harmonic hardness." The movement is full of dynamism and energy. In the following andante, Mozart reduces the instrumentation to strings, bassoon, oboe, and horn, in a movement consisting of a repeated flowing melody with a short middle section in the minor. The minuet continues the forward drive of the opening movement, with a great emphasis on trumpet and tympani and a softer, contrasting trio. The finale is lively, sprited and energetic, with long frilly, joyous passages in the high strings. This movement somehow manages to be both graceful and overpowering at the same time. The performance is first-rate.

Mozart's symphony no. 39 in E flat major K. 543 is one of his three final works in the form dating from 1788. It is a work of contrasts, shifts, and triumph with a movement going from darkness to light -- from seriousness and somberness to power and joy. This is the first symphony in which Mozart used his beloved clarinet -- the instrument for which he wrote incomparable music in his clarinet quintet and clarinet concerto. The symphony opens with a slow, solemn introduction punctuated by the tympani. The body of the following allegro alternates between quiet, flowing passages, and a lengthy, powerful, and majestic theme given over to the full orchestra with much emphasis on the tympani and winds. The second movement is, in contrast, slow, spare, and haunting. The minuet has a glittery character and it features a famous duet for the clarinets in the trio. The finale is vigorous and triumphant, wrapping up a kaleidescopic symphony of many moods.

This CD is a great way to hear Mozart symphonies.

Robin Friedman

5 out of 5 stars The Fire and the Agonies.......2004-12-16

This CD is something of a highlight in the Naxos catalogue. Barry Wordsworth’s Mozart interpretations have all been given praise enough, but this 1988 recording of three of Mozart’s most moving and entertaining symphonies is the best of the whole lot. Neither the acoustics nor the audio engineering are perfect, but both are more than adequate and make for 62 minutes of sheer enjoyment, with Wordsworth coaxing the very best out of his Slovakian musicians and enabling the listener to follow with great pleasure all the ins-and-outs and ups-and-downs of Mozart’s lively scores. In particular, I felt that Symphony No. 39 was quite brilliant, and comparing Wordsworth’s interpretation with the latest budget competition on Warner’s Apex label (Ton Koopman directing the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra), I have to say that Wordsworth more than holds his own: on the one hand, Koopman and his period-performance troupe have the advantage of more spacious, transparent engineering, but on the other hand I felt that Wordsworth’s was the more energetic, perhaps even more Mozartean recording, with Koopman going for a soft-touch noblesse that somehow seemed to lack both the fire and the agonies that Wordsworth allows the score to express. With the “Haffner” (Symphony No. 35), I would give Nikolaus Harnoncourt and the Concertgebouw Orchestra slightly better marks, but here too I think Wordsworth does a fine job.

5 out of 5 stars Grab this up.......2002-11-03

Though I've owned the Naxos boxed set of Mozart symphonies for a few years now, this particular disc has been buried in my CD player for weeks now. While flipping through "The Penguin Guide to Classical Music" a few days ago, I noted that they particularly recommended this disc as an introduction to Wordsworth's facility with this music. I have to concur. This one brings together highly dramatic readings of the Symphony No. 34 (a terse three-movement piece, rather like the earlier "Paris" Symphony in its fast, frothy outer movements) and the "Haffner" along with the epic Symphony No. 39. Wordsworth, as a ballet conductor, shows a happy sense of grace, fantasy, and rhythmic charm. He opens the "Haffner" with a regal display of energetic drama that recalls Szell's bursting treatment of the same music, and the rest of the piece soars along with the same high energy and finesse. Of course, masterful as those earlier works are, the Symphony No. 39 is the most important issue here, and it may confidently be offered that Wordsworth and his players evoke its gorgeous, "Magic Flute"esque world of wintry, fairy-tale charm, menace, and romance with loving devotion. Though one must lament the absence of repeats for the final movement, this remains a wonderful statement of this music from start to finish. Trustfully Naxos will keep pumping these out; while the eccentric, scholarly genius of Harnoncourt and Mackerras is beyond dispute, people also require more traditional (or "traditional") presentations of this immortal music, and Wordsworth has easily bested Marriner here at this game.

5 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Performances.......2001-12-18

These three Mozart symphonies are combined on one budget-priced CD, and this is not only a bargain, but these are very enjoyable and refreshing. Especially one of Mozart's last symphonies, K.543 (Number 39) in E flat, with the very crisp and dramatic hard-stick timpani at the very opening of the first movement. Barry Wordsworth and the Capella Istropolitana are worthy performers, and this recording, along with 12 other Mozart symphonies on four Naxos CDs, are a very good way to get all of the most famous symphonic works of W.A. Mozart; with a very modest outlay.
Mozart: Symphonies Nos 29, 35 (Haffner), 38 (Prague), 39, 40, and 41 (Jupiter)
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 Mozart: Symphonies Nos 29, 35 (Haffner), 38 (Prague), 39, 40, and 41 (Jupiter)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Otto Klemperer , and Philharmonia Orchestra
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ASIN: B000EF5MHM
Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro Moderato
  2. II. Andante
  3. III. Menuetto & Trio
  4. IV. Allegro Con Spirito
  5. I. Adagio - Allegro
  6. II. Andante
  7. III. Finale (Presto)
  8. I. Adagio - Allegro
  9. II. Andante Con Moto
  10. III. Menuetto (Allegretto) & Trio
  11. IV. Finale (Allegro)

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro Con Spirito
  2. II. Andante
  3. III. Menuetto & Trio
  4. IV. Finale (Presto)
  5. I. Molto Allegro
  6. II. Andante
  7. III. Menuetto (Allegretto ) & Trio
  8. IV. Finale (Allegro Assai)
  9. I. Allegro Vivace
  10. II. Andante Cantabile
  11. III. Minuetto (Allegretto) & Trio
  12. IV. Finale (Molto Allegro)

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

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Newly discovered rarity here.......2006-12-27

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

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

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

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

I do regret that the 1956 recording of the Symphony #38 isn't included; apparently EMI didn't turn up a stereo master tape of that one. Also I regret that EMI could not find space for Klemperer's recording of Mozart's #36 "Linz", which was originally in stereo and an integral part of the collected view of Mozart by a great (perhaps THE greatest) conductor of the twentieth century.
Mozart: The Last 6 Symphonies, Nos. 35,36,38,39,40,41
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    		Mozart: The Last 6 Symphonies, Nos. 35,36,38,39,40,41

    Manufacturer: Sony / Odyssey
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000DSDC
    Release Date: 1991-01-14
    Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 39, 35 & 32
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      		Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 39, 35 & 32

      Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000025RG1
      Release Date: 1993-09-11
      Essential Mozart: Concertos For Horn, Flute/Symphonies, Nos. 35, 36, 39, 44
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        		Essential Mozart: Concertos For Horn, Flute/Symphonies, Nos. 35, 36, 39, 44

        Manufacturer: Innov. Music Prod.
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        ASIN: B000003VF3
        Release Date: 1994-10-11

        Tracks:

        1. Con No.2 in E flat, K.417: I. Allegro Maestoso - Richard watkins
        2. Con No.2 in E flat, K.417: II. Andante - Richard watkins
        3. Con No.2 in E flat, K.417: III. Rondo - Richard watkins
        4. Con No.4 in E flat, K.495: I. Allegro Moderato - Richard watkins
        5. Con No.4 in E flat, K.495: II. Romanza. Andante - Richard watkins
        6. Con No.4 in E flat, K.495: III. Rondo. Allegro Vivace - Richard watkins
        7. Con No.3 in E flat, K.447: I. Allegro - Richard watkins
        8. Con No.3 in E flat, K.447: II. Romanze. Larghetto - Richard watkins
        9. Con No.3 in E flat, K.447: III. Allegro - Richard watkins
        10. Con No.1 in D, K.412: I. Allegro - Richard watkins
        11. Con No.1 in D, K.412: II. Allegro - Richard watkins
        12. Conc Rondo in E flat, K.371 - Richard watkins

        Tracks:

        1. Con in D, K.314: I. Allegro Aperto - Judith Hall
        2. Con in D, K.314: II. Andante Ma Non Troppo - Judith Hall
        3. Con in D, K.314: III. Allegro - Judith Hall
        4. Con in G, K.313: I. Allegro Maestoso - Judith Hall
        5. Con in G, K.313: II. Adagio Non Troppo - Judith Hall
        6. Con in G, K.313: III. Rondo. Tempo Di Minuetto - Judith Hall

        Tracks:

        1. Sym No.36 in C, K.425 'Linz': I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso - Scottish CO/James Loughran
        2. Sym No.36 in C, K.425 'Linz': II. Andante - Scottish CO/James Loughran
        3. Sym No.36 in C, K.425 'Linz': III. Menuetto/Trio - Scottish CO/James Loughran
        4. Sym No.36 in C, K.425 'Linz': IV. Finale. Presto - Scottish CO/James Loughran
        5. Sym No.39 in E flat, K.543: I. Adagio-Allegro - Scottish CO/James Loughran
        6. Sym No.39 in E flat, K.543: II. Andante Con Moto - Scottish CO/James Loughran
        7. Sym No.39 in E flat, K.543: III. Menuetto. Allegretto - Scottish CO/James Loughran
        8. Sym No.39 in E flat, K.543: IV. Finale. Allegro - Scottish CO/James Loughran

        Tracks:

        1. Sym No.35 in D, K.385 'Haffner': I. Allegretto Con Spirito - Orch Of St. John's, Smith Square/Oliver Gilmour
        2. Sym No.35 in D, K.385 'Haffner': II. Andante - Orch Of St. John's, Smith Square/Oliver Gilmour
        3. Sym No.35 in D, K.385 'Haffner': III. Menuetto - Orch Of St. John's, Smith Square/Oliver Gilmour
        4. Sym No.35 in D, K.385 'Haffner': IV. Finale: Presto - Orch Of St. John's, Smith Square/Oliver Gilmour
        5. Sym No.41 in C, K.551 'Jupiter': I. Allegro Vivace - Orch Of St. John's, Smith Square/Oliver Gilmour
        6. Sym No.41 in C, K.551 'Jupiter': II. Andante Cantabile - Orch Of St. John's, Smith Square/Oliver Gilmour
        7. Sym No.41 in C, K.551 'Jupiter': III. Menuetto/Trio. Allegretto - Orch Of St. John's, Smith Square/Oliver Gilmour
        8. Sym No.41 in C, K.551 'Jupiter': IV. Finale: Molto Allegro - Orch Of St. John's, Smith Square/Oliver Gilmour
        Mozart:Symphonies Nos. 28, 33,, 35, 39, 40 & 41
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          		Mozart:Symphonies Nos. 28, 33,, 35, 39, 40 & 41

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          ASIN: B0000027A9
          Release Date: 1991-10-04
          Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35 & 39
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • Magical Mozart from Northern Europe
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          		 Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35 & 39

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          ASIN: B00003Q5EX
          Release Date: 2000-05-09

          Tracks:

          1. Sym No.35 in D ('Haffner'), K.385: I. Allegro Con Spirito
          2. Sym No.35 in D ('Haffner'), K.385: II. Andante
          3. Sym No.35 in D ('Haffner'), K.385: III. Menuetto
          4. Sym No.35 in D ('Haffner'), K.385: IV. Finale. Presto
          5. Sym No.39 in E flat, K.543: I. Adagio
          6. Sym No.39 in E flat, K.543: II. Andante Con Moto
          7. Sym No.39 in E flat, K.543: III. Menuetto. Allegro
          8. Sym No.39 in E flat, K.543: IV. Finale. Allegro

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Magical Mozart from Northern Europe.......2006-03-23

          I bought this CD on Ebay for a penny plus shipping. It turned out to be a great bargain.

          When most people think of great Mozart performances, they naturally think of Vienna where Mozart worked for about 10 years and produced countless masterworks. This CD comes from Lithuania. However, the performances are really special. I cannot ever recall hearing Mozart where the inner voices were so clear and powerful. The music seems to jump out of the speakers.

          I tried to find out some background information on conductor George Mais but there was none. Usually, that means the recording has printed a phony name. I have no idea why certain classical CDs have fake names but whoever the conductor is, that person did a great job.

          4 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise.......2001-12-20

          I bought this CD when it was still under the Excelsior label, for [a low low price.] This CD turned out to be an unbelievable bargain. The playing of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra is surprisingly powerful for a relatively unknown ensemble; the playing is precise and tightly controlled, but still maintains the spacious feeling that defines Mozart. As well, the orchestra is quick to pick up on the different moods of each work: the "Haffner" symphony sounds regal and grand, where the 39th comes across as more arrogant, bombastic, and Romantic (which it is). I only gave four stars instead of five for the sound quality, which is fine but still slightly below the level a major recording company would allow. As well, Mais doesn't imbue the music with quite as much drama and effect as he could, particularly on endings of movements, which could have used a little more ritardando to suit my taste. Those are extremely small quibbles, however, with [an inexpensive] CD that packs so much quality otherwise. If you can get your hands on this CD, it's a worthy investment.

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