Symphonies 38 Prague 39 & 41 Jupiter

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 38 in D major ("Prague"), K. 504
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Bruno Walter

2. Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, K. 543
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Bruno Walter

3. Symphony No. 41 in C major ("Jupiter"), K. 551
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Bruno Walter

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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41
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  • Excellent readings of the last six symphonies...
  • Radiant performances!
  • Wonderful Sound Quality and Precision
  • Other than Bruno Walter's
  • 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
Baton Rouge



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
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • 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

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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.
Complete Mozart Symphonies / Pinnock, English Concert
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 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
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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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!

2 out of 5 stars 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.

4 out of 5 stars 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.
Mozart: Symphonies 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41 / Karajan
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 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
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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:

5 out of 5 stars Mozart Magic.......2007-03-11

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

5 out of 5 stars 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.

4 out of 5 stars 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".

5 out of 5 stars 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.

4 out of 5 stars 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.
Mozart: The Last Five Symphonies
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  • Two-and-a-half stars...Bland and anonymous
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  • Excellent!
  • MOZART COMES THROUGH
 Mozart: The Last Five Symphonies

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ASIN: B000004169
Release Date: 1993-10-12

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 36 In C, K. 425 'Linz': 1. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
  2. Symphony No. 36 In C, K. 425 'Linz': 2. Poco adagio
  3. Symphony No. 36 In C, K. 425 'Linz': Menuetto
  4. Symphony No. 36 In C, K. 425 'Linz': Finale (Presto)
  5. Symphony No. 38 In D, K. 504 'Prague': Adagio - Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 38 In D, K. 504 'Prague': Andante
  7. Symphony No. 38 In D, K. 504 'Prague': Finale (Presto)
  8. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat, K.543: Adagio - Allegro
  9. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat, K.543: Andante con moto

Tracks:

  1. Sympnony No. 39 In E Flat, K. 543: 3. Menuetto (Allegretto)
  2. Sympnony No. 39 In E Flat, K. 543: 4. Finale (Allegro)
  3. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: 1. Molto allegro
  4. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: 2. Andante
  5. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: 3. Menuetto (Allegretto)
  6. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: 4. Finale (Allegro assai)
  7. Symphony No. 41 In C, K. 551 'Jupiter': 1. Allegro vivace
  8. Symphony No. 41 In C, K. 551 'Jupiter': 2. Andante cantabile
  9. Symphony No. 41 In C, K. 551 'Jupiter': 3. Menuetto (Allegretto)
  10. Symphony No. 41 In C, K. 551 'Jupiter': 4. Molto allegro

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These were always fine performances of Mozart's last five symphonies (Nos. 36 and 38-41; Michael Haydn wrote his 37th) and they stand up wonderfully. Marriner was never an over-Romanticizer, and even here, with a pretty-good-sized band of modern instruments, the touch is thoroughly "Mozartean," without being at all fussy. In other words, this is a very classy set--tempi and emphasis are never less than ideally judged, and there's energy to spare. What a buy! --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Two-and-a-half stars...Bland and anonymous.......2002-07-10

I was truly surprised how bland I found these performances. They're not really "bad," and there's nothing to object, to, but I almost wish they were so I could have a reaction, any reaction. Despite his reputation for being a "Mozart Specialist," I don't feel Neville Marriner gets to the bottom of these works. Tempi are average-to-slow (the intro to the Prague is particularly cumbersome, but oddly the rest of that movement is among the disc's highlights, with strong, solid, dramatic build) and phrasing is, well, almost nonexistent. None of the players has a distinct sound, balances are string-forward and woodwind-weak. Sound is excellent, though, in the best Philips tradition; performances mostly span the 70s decade. But the biggest problem is Marriner here: I feel he is so intent on having every hair in place that he doesn't say anything. There's no pathos in the G minor, nor zeal in the Linz, nor majesty in the Jupiter. This is Mozart-by-the-numbers, without tension, that feeling of discovery, that the musicians are experiencing the music as they play it. Except for the Prague, not worth keeping, and maybe not even then. To hear these symphonies in their glory, hear Furtwangler, Bernstein, Erich Kleiber, Walter, Kubelik, Blomstedt, heck, even Mackerras ain't bad compared to this, and I used to think he was somewhat bland.

5 out of 5 stars Ditto Robert Levine.......2001-06-04

I am greatly enjoying this purchase. The Amazon reviewer hits the nail on the head: very classy. I appreciate the balance of the recording, with the winds right up there with the strings, and the whole effect never too dense. I haven't heard the Bohm/Berlin set that others have spoken of, but I have compared the 38 and 39 on this set to a Bohm/Vienna disk I own which is very good and the Marriner performances are overall more enjoyable.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2000-10-13

This is an excellent buy. The ASMF proves to be an outstanding Mozart-orchestra. Symphonies no. 36 and 40 are among my favorite symphonies now. The only downside is the break-up of Symphony 39, but despite that, I really recommend this one!

5 out of 5 stars MOZART COMES THROUGH.......1998-11-18

I couldn't believe it when I got this recording from Amazon. A mix of an excellent performance and first-class recording quality make this one of the best Mozart purchases I've ever made. The winds come through brilliantly, and it was as if I was hearing the Prague symphony for the first time. While the G minor is a little restrained for my taste, it is nonetheless an excellent performance, with all the balance and control necessary for Mozart. The E-flat, one of my favorites, is breathtaking. It is rare to hear a conductor respect the score as much as Marriner, and remarkable how much intensity and control the Academy has. Mozart comes through, taking precedence over the conductor and the performers. We often get wrapped up in the performance or conducting, but in these recordings we are aware of only one thing: Mozart's genius.
Mozart: Symphonies No. 38 'Prague' & 39; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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    		Mozart: Symphonies No. 38 'Prague' & 39; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Sir Neville Marriner , and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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    ASIN: B000239BA0
    Release Date: 2004-07-13

    Tracks:

    1. I: Adagio - Allegro
    2. II: Andante
    3. III: Finale (Presto)
    4. I: Adagio - Allegro
    5. II: Andante Con Moto
    6. III: Menuetto (Allegretto) & Trio
    7. IV: Finale (Allegro)
    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: The Great Symphonies
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • Read Ryzard's comments carefully
    		 Mozart: The Great Symphonies

    Manufacturer: Sbme Import
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    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"
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    14. (8) Maurerische Trauermusik, K.477

    Album Details

    4 CD Box set. Columbia Legends Series.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars 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.
    Mozart: Symphonies
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Mozart: Symphonies

      Manufacturer: Philips
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000501PD
      Release Date: 2006-01-10

      Tracks:

      1. Symphony No. 1 In E Flat, Kv 16 - 1. Allegro Molto
      2. Symphony No. 1 In E Flat, Kv 16 - 2. Andante
      3. Symphony No. 1 In E Flat, Kv 16 - 3. Presto
      4. Symphony No. 4 In D, Kv 19 - 1. Allegro
      5. Symphony No. 4 In D, Kv 19 - 2. Andante
      6. Symphony No. 4 In D, Kv 19 - 3. Presto
      7. Symphony In F, Kv App. 223-19a - 1. Allegro Assai
      8. Symphony In F, Kv App. 223-19a - 2. Andante
      9. Symphony In F, Kv App. 223-19a - 3. Presto
      10. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Kv 22 - 1. Allegro
      11. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Kv 22 - 2. Andante
      12. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Kv 22 - 3. Allegro Molto
      13. Symphony No. 6 In F, Kv 43 - 1. Allegro
      14. Symphony No. 6 In F, Kv 43 - 2. Andante
      15. Symphony No. 6 In F, Kv 43 - 3. Menuetto
      16. Symphony No. 6 In F, Kv 43 - 4. Allegro
      17. Symphony No. 7 In D, Kv 45 - 1. Overture (Allegro)
      18. Symphony No. 7 In D, Kv 45 - 2. Andante
      19. Symphony No. 7 In D, Kv 45 - 3. Menuetto
      20. Symphony No. 7 In D, Kv 45 - 4. (Allegro)
      21. Symphony In G, Kv Deest 'Neue Lambacher' - 1. Allegro
      22. Symphony In G, Kv Deest 'Neue Lambacher' - 2. Andante Un Poco Allegretto
      23. Symphony In G, Kv Deest 'Neue Lambacher' - 3. Menuetto
      24. Symphony In G, Kv Deest 'Neue Lambacher' - 4. Allegro
      25. Symphony No. 7a In G, Kv App. 221-45a - 'Alte Lambacher' - 1. Allegro Maestoso
      26. Symphony No. 7a In G, Kv App. 221-45a - 'Alte Lambacher' - 2. Andante
      27. Symphony No. 7a In G, Kv App. 221-45a - 'Alte Lambacher' - 3. Presto
      28. Symphony [No. 55] In B Flat, Kv, App. 214-45b - 1. Allegro
      29. Symphony [No. 55] In B Flat, Kv, App. 214-45b - 2. Andante
      30. Symphony [No. 55] In B Flat, Kv, App. 214-45b - 3. Menuet
      31. Symphony [No. 55] In B Flat, Kv, App. 214-45b - 4. Allegro
      32. Symphony No. 8 In D, Kv 48 - 1. (Allegro)
      33. Symphony No. 8 In D, Kv 48 - 2. Andante
      34. Symphony No. 8 In D, Kv 48 - 3. Menuetto
      35. Symphony No. 8 In D, Kv 48 - 4. (Allegro)
      36. Minuet In A, Kv 61g No. 1
      37. Symphony No. 9 In C, Kv 73 - 1. Allegro
      38. Symphony No. 9 In C, Kv 73 - 2. Andante
      39. Symphony No. 9 In C, Kv 73 - 3. Menuetto
      40. Symphony No. 9 In C, Kv 73 - 4. Allegro Molto
      41. Symphony No. 10 In G, Kv 74 - 1. (Allegro)
      42. Symphony No. 10 In G, Kv 74 - 2. (Andante)
      43. Symphony No. 10 In G, Kv 74 - 3. (Allegro)
      44. Symphony No.42 In F, K75 1 - Allegro
      45. Symphony No.42 In F, K75 2 - Menuetto
      46. Symphony No.42 In F, K75 3 - Andantino
      47. Symphony No.42 In F, K75 4 - Allegro
      48. Symphony No.43 In F, K76-42a 1 - Allegro Maestoso
      49. Symphony No.43 In F, K76-42a 2 - Andante
      50. Symphony No.43 In F, K76-42a 3 - Menuetto
      51. Symphony No.43 In F, K76-42a 4 - Allegro
      52. Symphony No.44 In D, K81-73l 1 - Allegro
      53. Symphony No.44 In D, K81-73l 2 - Andante
      54. Symphony No.44 In D, K81-73l 3 - Allegro Molto
      55. Symphony No.11 In D, K84-73q 1 - Allegro
      56. Symphony No.11 In D, K84-73q 2 - Andante
      57. Symphony No.11 In D, K84-73q 3 - Allegro
      58. Symphony No.45 In D, K95-73n 1 - Allegro
      59. Symphony No.45 In D, K95-73n 2 - Andante
      60. Symphony No.45 In D, K95-73n 3 - Menuetto
      61. Symphony No.45 In D, K95-73n 4 - Allegro
      62. Symphony No.46 In C, K96-111b 1 - Allegro
      63. Symphony No.46 In C, K96-111b 2 - Andante
      64. Symphony No.46 In C, K96-111b 3 - Menuetto
      65. Symphony No.46 In C, K96-111b 4 - Allegro Molto
      66. Symphony [No. 47] In D, Kv 97-73m - 1. Allegro
      67. Symphony [No. 47] In D, Kv 97-73m - 2. Andante
      68. Symphony [No. 47] In D, Kv 97-73m - 3. Menuetto
      69. Symphony [No. 47] In D, Kv 97-73m - 4. Allegro
      70. Symphony No. 12 In G, Kv 110-75b - 1. Allegro
      71. Symphony No. 12 In G, Kv 110-75b - 2. Andante
      72. Symphony No. 12 In G, Kv 110-75b - 3. Menuetto
      73. Symphony No. 12 In G, Kv 110-75b - 4. Allegro
      74. Symphony No. 13 In F, Kv 112 - 1. Allegro
      75. Symphony No. 13 In F, Kv 112 - 2. Andante
      76. Symphony No. 13 In F, Kv 112 - 3. Menuetto
      77. Symphony No. 13 In F, Kv 112 - 4. Molto Allegro
      78. Symphony No. 14 In A, Kv 114 - 1. Allegro Moderato
      79. Symphony No. 14 In A, Kv 114 - 2. Andante
      80. Symphony No. 14 In A, Kv 114 - 3. Menuetto
      81. Symphony No. 14 In A, Kv 114 - 4. Allegro Molto
      82. Symphony No. 14 In A, Kv 114 - 3. Menuetto (Alternative)
      83. Symphony No. 15 In G, Kv 124 - 1. Allegro
      84. Symphony No. 15 In G, Kv 124 - 2. Andante
      85. Symphony No. 15 In G, Kv 124 - 3. Menuetto
      86. Symphony No. 15 In G, Kv 124 - 4. Presto
      87. No.16 In C, Kv 128
      88. No.16 In C, Kv 128
      89. No.16 In C, Kv 128
      90. No. 17 In G, Kv 129
      91. No. 17 In G, Kv 129
      92. No. 17 In G, Kv 129
      93. No. 18 In F, Kv 130
      94. No. 18 In F, Kv 130
      95. No. 18 In F, Kv 130
      96. No. 18 In F, Kv 130
      97. No. 19 In E Flat, Kv 132
      98. No. 19 In E Flat, Kv 132
      99. No. 19 In E Flat, Kv 132
      100. No. 19 In E Flat, Kv 132
      101. No. 19 In E Flat, Kv 132
      102. Symphony No. 20 In D
      103. Symphony No. 20 In D
      104. Symphony No. 20 In D
      105. Symphony No. 20 In D
      106. Symphony No. 50 In D
      107. Symphony No. 50 In D
      108. Symphony No. 50 In D
      109. Symphony On. 48 In D
      110. Symphony No. 51 In D
      111. Symphony No. 51 In D
      112. Symphony No. 51 In D
      113. Symphony No. 51 In D
      114. Symphony No. 51 In D
      115. Symphony No. 51 In D
      116. Symphony N. 21 - 1- Allegro
      117. Symphony N. 21 - 2- Andante
      118. Symphony N. 21 - 3- Menuetto
      119. Symphony N. 21 - 4- Allegro
      120. Symphony N. 22 - 1- Allegro Assai
      121. Symphony N. 22 - 2- Andantino Grazioso
      122. Symphony N. 22 - 3- Presto Assai
      123. Symphony N. 23 - 1- Allegro Spiritoso 2- Andantino Grazioso 3- Presto Assai
      124. Symphony N. 24 - 1- Allegro Spiritoso
      125. Symphony N. 24 - 2- Andantino Grazioso
      126. Symphony N. 24 - 3- Allegro
      127. Symphony N. 25 - 1- Allegro Con Brio
      128. Symphony N. 25 - 2- Andante
      129. Symphony N. 25 - 3- Menuetto
      130. Symphony N. 25 - 4- Allegro
      131. Symphony No. 26 (Overture) In E Flat Major, Kv 184- Molto Presto - Andante - Allegro
      132. Symphony No. 27 In G Major, Kv 199- 1- Allegro
      133. Symphony No. 27 In G Major, Kv 199- 2- Andantino Grazioso
      134. Symphony No. 27 In G Major, Kv 199- 3- Presto
      135. Symphony No. 28 In C Major, Kv 200- 1- Allegro Spiritoso
      136. Symphony No. 28 In C Major, Kv 200- 2- Andante
      137. Symphony No. 28 In C Major, Kv 200- 3- Menuetto (Allegretto)
      138. Symphony No. 28 In C Major, Kv 200- 4- Presto
      139. Symphony No. 29 In A Major, Kv 201- 1- Allegro Moderato
      140. Symphony No. 29 In A Major, Kv 201- 2- Andante
      141. Symphony No. 29 In A Major, Kv 201- 3- Menuetto
      142. Symphony No. 29 In A Major, Kv 201- 4- Allegro Con Spirito
      143. Symphony No. 30 In D Major, Kv 202- 1- Molto Allegro
      144. Symphony No. 30 In D Major, Kv 202- 2- Andantino Con Moto
      145. Symphony No. 30 In D Major, Kv 202- 3- Menuetto
      146. Symphony No. 30 In D Major, Kv 202- 4- Presto
      147. Symphony No. 31 In D Major, Kv 297 -Paris-- 1- Allegro Assai
      148. Symphony No. 31 In D Major, Kv 297 -Paris-- 2- Andante
      149. Symphony No. 31 In D Major, Kv 297 -Paris-- 3- Allegro
      150. Symphony No. 31 In D Major, Kv 297 -Paris-- 2- Andante (Alternative)
      151. Symphony No. 32 (Overture) In G Major, Kv 318- Allegro Spiritoso - Andante - Tempo I
      152. Symphony No. 33 In B Flat Major, Kv 319- 1- Allegro Assai
      153. Symphony No. 33 In B Flat Major, Kv 319- 2- Andante Moderato
      154. Symphony No. 33 In B Flat Major, Kv 319- 3- Menuetto
      155. Symphony No. 33 In B Flat Major, Kv 319- 4- Finale (Allegro Assai)
      156. 1- Allegro Vivace
      157. 2- Andante Di Molto
      158. 3- Finale ( Allegro Vivace)
      159. 1- Allegro Con Spirito
      160. 2- Andante
      161. 3- Menuetto
      162. 4- Finale (Presto)
      163. 1- Adafio-Allegro Spiritoso
      164. 2- Poco Adagio
      165. 3- Menuetto
      166. 4- Finale (Presto)
      167. Minuet For A Symphony In C Major, Kv 409
      168. Adagio Amestoso In G Major, Kv 444 (Introduction To A Symphony By Michael Haydn)
      169. Symphony No. 38 In D Major, Kv 504 -Prague-- 1- Adagio
      170. Symphony No. 38 In D Major, Kv 504 -Prague-- 2- Andante
      171. Symphony No. 38 In D Major, Kv 504 -Prague-- 3- Finale (Presto)
      172. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major, Kv 543- 1- Adagio - Allegro
      173. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major, Kv 543- 2- Andante Con Moto
      174. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major, Kv 543- 3- Menuetto (Allegretto)
      175. Symphony No. 39 In E Flat Major, Kv 543- 4- Finale (Allegro)
      176. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor
      177. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor
      178. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor
      179. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor
      180. Symphony No. 41 In C
      181. Symphony No. 41 In C
      182. Symphony No. 41 In C
      183. Symphony No. 41 In C
      Mozart: Symphonies (8 CD-250th Anniversary Edition)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Harnoncourt brings a little gitty up to Mozart!
      		 Mozart: Symphonies (8 CD-250th Anniversary Edition)

      Manufacturer: Warner Classics
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      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:

      5 out of 5 stars 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 Pinnock are superb conductors and their musicians are top notch. None of these conductors nor their orchestras screw up Mozart! You may disagree, yet let me point out that these gents and their orchestras have filled concert halls for decades and have very loyal followings of musically satiated listeners. Believe it or not, sometimes 10,000 Frenchmen are not wrong.

      You may or may not like Mozart with a little "gitty up" but you surely will not get typhoid fever from listening! Chill out, it is still Mozart! Old Wolfgang himself were he alive would be sitting front row, center aisile with a big bag of chips and a cold Tecate having the time of his life listening to Harnoncourt and his Orchestra.


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      8. Varlongsil
      9. Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos [Import]
      10. 12 Sonatas in 3 Parts Op 1

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