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| 1. Symphony No 38 in D major (`Prague'), K.504 Symphony |
| 2. No 39 in E flat major, K.543 |
| 3. Symphony No 40 in G minor, K.550 |
| 4. Symphony No 41 in C major (`Jupiter'), K.551 |
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This recording was named BBC Music Magazine's one of '5 Essential Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart' by BBC Music Magazine in 2012 as well as being a winner at the 2009 Classical BRIT Awards (Critics' Award 2009) and the 2009 BBC Music Magazine Awards (Disc of the Year Award and Orchestral Award) In their original review BBC Music Magazine stated: These performances are so exhilarating that I listened to all four symphonies straight through at a first hearing, mesmerised by the variety and intensity of the music itself, sounding here completely fresh, and the virtually flawless renderings by the excellent Scottish Chamber Orchestra, with Sir Charles Mackerras at his most penetrating.' This eagerly anticipated addition to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra series sees Mozart specialist Sir Charles Mackerras deliver a truly memorable recording of Mozart's four last symphonies. This recording was named BBC Music Magazine's one of '5 Essential Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart' by BBC Music Magazine in 2012 as well as being a winner at the 2009 Classical BRIT Awards(Critics Award 2009)and the 2009 BBC Music Magazine Awards(Disc of the Year Award and Orchestral Award).In their original review BBC Music Magazine stated: These performances are so exhilarating that I listened to all four symphonies straight through at a first hearing, mesmerised by the variety and intensity of the music itself, sounding here completely fresh, and the virtually flawless renderings by the excellent Scottish Chamber Orchestra, with Sir Charles Mackerras at his most penetrating.' This much-loved recording has received many awards and plaudits since its release in 2008: Best Classical Record of 2008. The Sunday Times. Best Classical Record of 2008. HMV Choice. A disc of the year. BBC Radio 3's CD Review. A disc of the year. BBC Radio 4's Front Row. A disc of the year. Classic FM's The New CD Show. Gramophone Recommended. Gramophone. Classical CD of the Week. The Sunday Times. Orchestral Disc of the Month. BBC Music Magazine. Album of the Month. HiFi News.
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Classical CD of the Week: Possibly their finest record to date...I don't know more enthralling accounts of the G minor and the Jupiter on disc. --The Sunday Times (5 Stars)
Mozart's last four symphonies...have rarely shone as luminously as in these uplifting accounts. --The Observer
Orchestral Disc of the Month: 'exhilarating ... ravishing' --BBC Music Magazine (5 Stars)
Mozart's last four symphonies...have rarely shone as luminously as in these uplifting accounts. --The Observer
Orchestral Disc of the Month: 'exhilarating ... ravishing' --BBC Music Magazine (5 Stars)
Mozart's last four symphonies...have rarely shone as luminously as in these uplifting accounts. --The Observer
Orchestral Disc of the Month: 'exhilarating ... ravishing' --BBC Music Magazine (5 Stars)
Mozart's last four symphonies...have rarely shone as luminously as in these uplifting accounts. --The Observer
Orchestral Disc of the Month: 'exhilarating ... ravishing' --BBC Music Magazine (5 Stars)
Mozart's last four symphonies...have rarely shone as luminously as in these uplifting accounts. --The Observer
Orchestral Disc of the Month: 'exhilarating ... ravishing' --BBC Music Magazine (5 Stars)
Mozart's last four symphonies...have rarely shone as luminously as in these uplifting accounts. --The Observer
Orchestral Disc of the Month: 'exhilarating ... ravishing' --BBC Music Magazine (5 Stars)
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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As box sets go, they don't come much bigger, better and bargain-priced than this. 170 CDs representing the entire lifetime works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this collection was put together to commemorate, in 2006, the 250th anniversary of the composer's birth in 1756.
There's obviously insufficient space here to discuss the merits of each CD, suffice to say I have absolutely no criticism of the recordings and performances of these works. I'm just grateful to have the opportunity to savour the complete musical output of one of history's most famous composers.
To summarise the collection, the CDs are packaged into paper sleeves (each one showing full track details, orchestra, conductor, soloist, recording date etc) and presented in a flip-top cardboard box measuring only 30cm wide. The 9 sections are:
1. (11 CDs) Symphonies - all 41 of them are recent (2001-2002) recordings played by the Mozart Akademie Amsterdam.
2. (18 CDs) Concertos - of particular note are the Derek Han concertos for piano.
3. (23 CDs) Serenades/divertimenti/dances - including of course serenade in G major `Eine kleine Nachtmusik'.
4. (16 CDs) Chamber music - violin sonatas, church sonatas. Some lesser-known works in this section.
5. (13 CDs) String ensembles - including duos, trios, quartets and quintets.
6. (15 CDs) Keyboard works - this time piano sonatas, harpsichord and organ works.
7. (21 CDs) Sacred works - a big section of requiems, chants, masses, and Freemason music (how many have got THAT on CD ?!)
8. (9 CDs) Concert arias, songs and canons, again there are some lesser-known Mozart works here.
9. (44 CDs) Operas - whopping section containing all of Mozart's 19 operas.
Included also is a PC format CD with information on Mozart's life, biographies of the performers/orchestras/conductors, comments on each CD and libretti (words) to some of the vocal works. Careful if you print it out though, it's over 200 pages long.
Probably one of the most comprehensive box sets ever produced.
There's obviously insufficient space here to discuss the merits of each CD, suffice to say I have absolutely no criticism of the recordings and performances of these works. I'm just grateful to have the opportunity to savour the complete musical output of one of history's most famous composers.
To summarise the collection, the CDs are packaged into paper sleeves (each one showing full track details, orchestra, conductor, soloist, recording date etc) and presented in a flip-top cardboard box measuring only 30cm wide. The 9 sections are:
1. (11 CDs) Symphonies - all 41 of them are recent (2001-2002) recordings played by the Mozart Akademie Amsterdam.
2. (18 CDs) Concertos - of particular note are the Derek Han concertos for piano.
3. (23 CDs) Serenades/divertimenti/dances - including of course serenade in G major `Eine kleine Nachtmusik'.
4. (16 CDs) Chamber music - violin sonatas, church sonatas. Some lesser-known works in this section.
5. (13 CDs) String ensembles - including duos, trios, quartets and quintets.
6. (15 CDs) Keyboard works - this time piano sonatas, harpsichord and organ works.
7. (21 CDs) Sacred works - a big section of requiems, chants, masses, and Freemason music (how many have got THAT on CD ?!)
8. (9 CDs) Concert arias, songs and canons, again there are some lesser-known Mozart works here.
9. (44 CDs) Operas - whopping section containing all of Mozart's 19 operas.
Included also is a PC format CD with information on Mozart's life, biographies of the performers/orchestras/conductors, comments on each CD and libretti (words) to some of the vocal works. Careful if you print it out though, it's over 200 pages long.
Probably one of the most comprehensive box sets ever produced.
66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By Philoctetes
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've barely made a dent in this yet, but I can tell you already that there is no cause for disappointment when the many hundreds of pieces by Mozart are all gathered in one smart and efficient box that is about the length of a ruler (approx. 30cm) and almost all of them are very recent DDD recordings.
Any cons to balance the pros? Well, the CD-ROM has texts but no translations (some notes are in English though). A sprinkling of big names, but be advised, this set mainly has period instrument and chamber ensembles from Europe that I for one had never previously heard of (but then, what do I know?). So, not a box for anyone seeking classic accounts, but as a giant overview it will provide near limitless entertainment.
60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By Dr. I. Cox
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have played 12 of the 170 CDs - all recent DDD recordings - and am well pleased with being able to experience not only old favorites but all of Mozarts music / operas from his younger days. The players and orchestras - mainly in Holland - provide sympathetic if not excellent renderings of the pieces as do the vocal artists . The use of historical /period instruments for some of the purely instrumental sections may not be to everyones taste but to me this gives a more authentic feel . One can always get more traditional renderings of favoured recordings .At this price it is worth getting this collection as an excellent overview in addition to special recordings in ones collection - or for some people this could just be the ultimate Mozart collection to dip into over the years
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Big sound from a chamber orcheatra
I'm a late-commer to these recordings. They are, as so many have already said, excellent as long as you don't mind the development repeats which take all but No 39 out well over... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. M. J. Fisher
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Treat yourself.
If you are new to classical music and do not yet have these Mozart symphonies on CD or if you already have another set, just go ahead and treat yourself to these performances !!
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