Title : Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41
Author : Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Release Date : 19960123
Binding : Audio CD
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Editorial Reviews : 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
Buyer Reviews : Bohm's treatment of Mozart's most famous symphonies are certainly worth a great ovation. I don't believe any one performance of these works conducted over the years can claim to be the best. Personal opinion and importantly the particular mood of the listener is key. We are very forunate that we have so many great recordings to choose from. I love Maccerras' versions of these sym.'s as well as Marriner's and it is fun to compare them and hear the interpretive differences and realize that these works are brilliant even when played in different manners. Bohm and Maccerras conduct at totally different tempi and orcestral arrangment. Yet their performances are both incredible and should not be compared as to which is better (which is totally silly subjectiveness). Granted, there have been plenty of lackluster performances of Mozart, but always let your ears ultimately decide what you think is best, not some reviewer. Critics are there to point you in the right direction. Let classical music be fun and full of vitality, not full of restraint and indecision if you have the best performance to date. If great Mozart is what you want then don't hesitate with Bohm. Bohm spent a lifetime contemplating this genius' works and the results are exquisite. But judge for yourself. I doubt you will be disappointed.
