Mozart: Symphony Nos. 29, 30 & 31

1. Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201 (K. 186a)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Vienna Chamber Orchestra Conducted by Philippe Entremont

2. Symphony No. 30 in D major, K. 202 (K. 186b)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra Conducted by Eugene Ormandy

3. Symphony No. 31 in D major ("Paris"), K. 297 (K. 300a)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra Conducted by Eugene Ormandy

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Tracks:

1. Brandenbutg Concerto No.3 In G First Movement
2. Overture No.3 In D Second Movement
3. Violin Concerto In E First Movement
4. Prelude In C minor
5. Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude (Chorus From Cantata No.147)
6. Overture No.2 In B minor Minuet And Badinerie
7. Oboe Concerto In D minor Second Movement
8. Brandenburg Concerto No.4 In G Third Movement
9. Musical Offering - Fuga canonica
10. Easter Oratorio - Overture
11. Minuet In D minor
12. Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel herunter(From Choral Prelude BWV 650
13. Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F Second Movement
14. Art Of The Fugue - Contrapunctus 9
15. Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord And Strings. Triple Concerto - Third Movement
16. Overture No.4 In D - Réjouissance
17. Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
18. Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
19. Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
20. Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
21. Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
22. Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
23. Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
24. Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
25. Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
26. Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
27. Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
28. Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
29. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
30. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
31. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
32. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
33. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
34. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
35. Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
36. Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
37. Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
38. Water Music - Alla Hornpipe
39. Xerxes - Ombra Mai Fu (Largo)
40. Messiah - And The Glory Of The Lord
41. Concerto Grosso In A Minor, Op. 6, No. 4 - Larghetto Affettuoso
42. Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 4 Allegro
43. Water Music - Air
44. Messiah - For Unto Us A Child Is Born
45. Concerto Grosso In B flat, Op. 3, No. 2 - Largo
46. Salomon - Sinfonia, Act 3
47. The Choice Of Hercules - While For Thy Arms
48. Water Music - Allegro (Suite No. 1)
49. Suite No. 5 In E - Air With Variations
50. Jephtha - How Dark, O Lord
51. Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 5 Alla Siciliana - Presto
52. Mi Palpita Il Cor (Solo Cantata) S'un Di M'adora
53. Water Music - Andante Allegro Da Capo
54. Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra in E-flat: First Movement
55. Symphony No. 94 in G: Surprise Symphony-second movement
56. Concerto for Violin No. 2 in D: Third Movement
57. Flute Trio No. 31 in G: Second Movement
58. Symphony No. 31 in D: Hornsignal-First Movement
59. String Quartet No. 17 in F, Op. 3, no. 5: Serenade Quartet-Second Movement
60. Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon and Orchestra-Third Movement
61. Concerto for 2 Horns & Orchestra in E-flat: Second Movement
62. Symphony No. 88 in G: Fourth Movement
63. String Quartet No. 77 in C: Kaiser Quartet-Poco adagio cantabile
64. Notturno No. 1 in C: Second Movement
65. Symphony No. 98 in B: Londoner No. 4-Fourth Movement
66. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - first movement
67. Piano Concerto in A - second movement
68. Flute Concerto in D - Rondeau
69. Serenade - Minuet
70. Violin Concerto - first movement
71. Symphony No. 40 in G minor - first movement
72. Clarinet Concerto - second movement
73. Turkish March
74. Divertimento - Minuet
75. Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat - first movement
76. Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67-First Movement
77. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27, no. 2: Moonlight Sonata-First Movement
78. Overture
79. O welche Lust (Prisoners' Chorus)
80. Ha, welch ein Augenblick (Pizarros's Aria)
81. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Second Movement
82. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 61: Third Movement
83. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13: Pathétique-Second Movement
84. Sympony No. 6 in F, Op. 68: Pastorale-First Movement
85. Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 80: Choral Fantasy - Finale
86. German Dance No. 1 In C
87. Impromptu Op. 90, No. 3 In G-Flat
88. Heidenroslein
89. Ave Maria
90. Der Lindenbaum
91. Quintet In A 'Trout Quintet' - Andante
92. Mass No. 6 In E-Flat - Kyrie
93. Die Schone Mullerin Des Mullers Blumen
94. German Dance No. 2 In G
95. Piano Sonata In B-Flat
96. Nachtgesang Im Walde
97. Winterreise - No. 15: Die Krahe
98. German Mass - Zum Sanctus (Heilit, Heilig Ist Der Herr)
99. Symphony No. 8 In B Minor 'Unfinished' - Second Movement
100. Waltz No. 1 in E-flat, Op. 18 Grande Valse brillante
101. Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 9, no. 2
102. Etude in G-flat, Op. 10, no. 5
103. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21-Second Movement
104. Mazurka in D minor, Op. 33, no. 2
105. Prelude in D-flat, Op. 28, no. 15 Raindrop
106. Etude in C, Op. 10, no. 1
107. Nocturne in D-flat, Op. 27, no. 2
108. Impromptu No. 4 in C-sharp minor, Op. 66 Fantasy Impromptu
109. Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
110. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35-Third Movement
111. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - Third Movement
112. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor - first movement 113.String Seranade - Waltz
113. Violin Concerto - second movement
114. The Sleeping Beauty - Waltz
115. Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
116. Swan Lake - Waltz
117. Eugene Onegin - Polonaise
118. The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers
119. Orchestral Suite No. 4 - Mozartiana - Third Movement
120. Swan Lake - Dance of the Swans
121. Symphony No. 6 in B minor - Pathétique - Third Movement
122. Hungarian Dance No.5
123. Lullaby
124. Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op. 68 - Third Movement
125. Intermezzo in E-flat, Op.117, no. 1
126. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 77 - Third Movement
127. Waltz, Op. 39, no. 15
128. Concert for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 83 - Second Movement
129. String Quintet in G, Op. 111 - Second Movement
130. Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op. 98 - Third Movement
131. Intermezzo in A minor, Op. 76, no. 7
132. Hungarian Dance No.1 in G minor
133. German Requiem Selig sind die Toten (Final Chorus)
134. Die Fledermaus - Overture
135. Kaiser Waltz, Op.437
136. Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 324
137. Roses From The South Waltz, Op. 388
138. AnnenPolka, Op. 117
139. Vienna Blood Waltz, Op. 354
140. Eljen A Magyar Polka, Op. 332
141. Wine, Women and Song Waltz, Op. 333
142. On The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 134
143. Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg - Overture
144. Tannhauser - Die Pilger sind's (Pilgims' Chorus)
145. Tannhauser - O du mein holder Abendstern (Wolfram's Aria)
146. Lohengrin - Act 3 Prelude and Bridal Chorus
147. The Flying Dutchman - Jo-ho-he Traft ihr das Schiff (Senta's Ballad)
148. The Flying Dutchman - Steuermann, lass die Wacht (Sailors' Chorus)
149. Die Walkure - Wintersturme wichen dem Wonnemond (Siegmund's Aria)
150. Die Walkure - Ride of the Valkyries
151. Siegfried Hoho! Hoho! Hohei! Schmiede mein Hammer (Siegfried's Forging Song)
152. Tristan und Isolde - Liebestod
153. Thus sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (excerpt)
154. Don Juan, Op. 20
155. Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64, I.Nacht
156. Don Quixote, Op.35, first movement: Introduction
157. Salome, Op. 54, Dance Of The Seven Veils
158. Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Finale: Hab' mir's gelobt ihn lieb zu haben
159. Piano Concerto 2 In C minor, Op. 18 - First Movement
160. Vocalise, Op.34, No. 14
161. Prelude In G Sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12
162. Piano Concerto No. 4 In G minor, Op. 40 - Third Movement
163. Symphony No. 2 In E minor, Op. 27 - Third Movement
164. Piano Concerto No. 1 In F sharp minor, Op. 1 - Second Movement
165. Rhapsody, Op. 43 On A Theme By Paganini
166. Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
167. Liebestraum No.3 in A-flat
168. Piano Concerto No.1 in E-flat - third movement
169. Angelus
170. Mephisto Waltz No.1 (Dance in a Village Tavern)
171. Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H
172. Dante Symphony - Finale. - Purgatorio - Magnificat
173. Les Préludes
174. Boléro
175. Daphnis et Chloé first movement: Nocturne
176. Rhapsodie Espagnole
177. Shéhérazade - first movement: Asie
178. Ma Mère l'Oye - fourth movement: La Belle et la Bête
179. Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
180. La Valse
181. Slavic Dance No. 1 in C, Op. 46, no.1
182. Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' - second movement
183. Humoresque, Op. 101
184. Slavic Dance No. 8 in G minor, Op. 46, no. 8
185. Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 22 - second movement
186. Romance for Violin and Orchestra In F minor, Op. 11
187. Symphony No. 7 in D minor - third movement
188. Melodie (Songs My Mother Taught Me)
189. Carneval Overture, Op. 92
190. Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 104 - third movement
191. Symphony No.4 In A, Op. 90. Italian - First Movement
192. Frühlingslied In A, Op. 62, No. 6
193. Wedding March (From A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61)
194. Duetto In F, Op.30, No.6 (From Songs Without Words)
195. String Symphony No.9 In C. Schweitzer Symphony - Third Movement
196. Concerto For Violin, Piano And String Orchestra No. 1 In D minor - Second Movement
197. Symphony No.3 In A minor, Op.56 Scottish - Third Movement"
198. Notturno (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
199. Rondo Capriccioso, Op.14
200. String Symphony No. 12 In G minor - First Movement
201. Venetian Gondola Song In F Sharp minor, Op.30, No.6
202. Scherzo (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
203. Violin Concerto In E minor, Op.64 - Third Movement
204. Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - Morgenstimmung
205. Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - I. Prelude. Allegro vivace
206. Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - IV. Air. Andante religioso
207. Arietta, Op. 12, no. 1
208. Homage March from Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op. 56
209. Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Solveig's Song
210. Wedding Day at Troldhauen, Op. 65, no. 6
211. The Last Spring, Op. 34, no. 2
212. Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op 46 - Anitra's Dance
213. Nordic Melody Op. 63
214. Notturno, Op. 54, no. 4
215. Elegie, Op. 47, no. 5
216. Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Arabic Dance
217. Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 - Allegro
218. Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 97 - Rhenish - first movement
219. Traumerai (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)
220. Mondnacht (from Eichendorff-Liederkreis, Op. 39)
221. Aufschwung (from Fantasietucke, Op. 12)
222. Triolett, Op. 114, no. 2
223. Tanzlied (No. 1 from Duets, Op. 78)
224. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 - second movement
225. Frühlingsgruss
226. Abschied (from Waldszenen Op. 82)
227. Dichterliebe, Op. 48 - Im wunderschonen Monat Mai
228. Manfred Overture, Op. 115
229. Romance in F sharp, Op. 28, no. 2
230. Die Rose stand im Tau
231. Liebesgarten (from Four Duets, Op. 34)
232. Warum? (from Fantasiestucke, Op. 12)
233. Kennst du das Land, Op.79, no. 29 (from Lieder der Mignon, Op. 98a)
234. Von fremden Landern und Menschen (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)

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An extraordinary 20-CD collection of great works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Ravel, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, J. Strauss, R. Strauss, Schumann, Wagner, Dvorak, Grieg and Liszt. It also features worldrenowned artists such as Sir Neville Marriner, Martha Argerich, Ivo Pogorelich, Hermann Prey, Reiner Goldberg, Sylvia Sass, Jochen Kowalski, Peter Schreler and many more. This exquisite, copper metallic, deluxe boxed set is the perfect gift for the classical music neophyte.

Customer Reviews:

Mill. Classical review.......2007-05-13

This is a great set of recordings for the money, the only problem was I've had to clean some of the CD's before they played correctly.

classical music for the unitiated.......2007-04-01

This set is a good way to start listening to classical music. It's very well produced and easy to listen to. I purchased it to use as part of my world history high school class. It would have been nice to have some bio information on the composers. However, the product is exactly as advertised and good value for the money. The students were intrigued by how many of the excerpts they had heard before.

Some little gems there that I had forgotten!.......2007-03-30

Although I studied classical music at school, I had all but forgotten it until I bought this set. I heard several tracks I haven't heard for over 30 years, and I had been humming Brahms's 'Hungarian Dance no. 5' for years without ever knowing what it was and it was on the disc, so that was nice.

I found it to be a very good selection overall, but I felt too much had already been heard on TV, which of course is what lots of newcomers to classical music might appreciate. I managed to find about 2 hours of tracks that I wanted to keep, which works out quite expensive per disc, but I did find some wonderful music I had completely forgotten about, so it was worth it. All in all, it represents good value, and I have only knocked one star off as so much of it had been used in adverts.

It is definitely a good introduction to classical music, and it has made me want to listen to more of it, so I don't regret this 'expensive' purchase one bit!

Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set]

A very helpful collection.......2007-03-24

I define this set as an excellent way to find out who you like, and who you don't, among 20 of the important composers. It opens the door to purchasing more complete pieces by composers you do like, and can save a lot of time and money in the process.
To criticize the set for not containing more composers, or more than just snippets of those who are in the set, is missing the point: it is a helpful introduction to finding your way in the huge maze of classical music. It succeeds admirably in this.
Sound quality is uniformly very good on an audiophile system.
Highly recommended.

Excellent!.......2007-03-08

A great way to start a classical music collection. It's nice to have a full CD of each composer. It makes it easy to keep track of selections/composers I already have and what composers I still need to puchase to complete my collection.

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

Mozart: The Symphonies (Nos 1-41, plus 27 other symphonic works) /AAM * Schroder * Hogwood Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , The Academy of Ancient Music , Christopher Hogwood , and Jaap Schroder Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Hogwood, Christopher | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven - The Symphonies / Augér, Robbin, Rolfe Johnson, Reinhart, AAM, Hogwood Mozart - Requiem / Kirkby · Watkinson · Rolfe Johnson · D. Thomas · AAM · Hogwood Mozart: The Piano Concertos Mozart - Clarinet Concerto & Oboe Concerto / Pay, Piguet, AAM, Hogwood Bach: Concertos ASIN: B000004CYS Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Amazon.com essential recording

This was the set that really got the "authentic instrument" craze going. It was a big, ambitious project that promised a fresh look at familiar music, as well as lots of exciting new discoveries. Christopher Hogwood tailored his forces to match what we know of the actual size and constitution of the orchestras of the period, and since Mozart wrote symphonies in every country in Europe, including England, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia, the result is practically a blueprint of 18th-century orchestral practice. Then everyone else got into the act, and these performances sort of fell off the musical map. Listening to them again, one finds they hold up rather well. There's still the sense of discovery, and of course the music itself is glorious. At budget price, this is history in sound. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

The original, original instrument take.......2007-05-03

A few months ago I bought the Trevor Pinnock Mozart Complete Symphonies (11 cds) and the 250th Anniversary Edition Mozart Symphonies (8 cds) that is not quite a complete symphony cycle. The Anniversary Edition features Harnoncourt on about 5 of the 8 discs. I also have his two CD twofers that cover the early symphonies. So, I more or less ended up with two complete renditions of Mozart's symphonies. I first bought the Harnoncourt early symphony 2fer and enjoyed it enough to buy volume two. This led me to buy the 250 Anniversay 8 cd set. I have not in the least regretted these purchases!

Harnoncourt is the most radical of these three original instrument takes on Mozart, especially in the late symphonies. For example, listen to symphony 29 by each of these three sets and compare them to the Karl Bohm benchmark 29th. Harnoncourt is Ricky Racer and Bohm is Mr. Serene and Majestic.

Obviously, price is only one of the factors in buying. The AAM costs more but has almost twice the music. The AAM set is probably the more collectable since they got there first. This set was issued in multiple lp boxes way back when and I recently watched just one of these boxes, unopened, go for over 80 bucks at EBAY.

There really is quite a sound difference between modern and original instruments. Rhapsody has the Mozart Horn Concertos posted by the AAM using an apparently valveless horn. Listen to this very squeaky rendition and compare it to Brain's to get a feel for the difference. They also have the Philips Complete Mozart Piano Concerto box that features a pianoforte on disc one of concertos 1 to 4. This instrument sounds more like a harpsichord than a piano and took some adjusting to get used to. The Smithsonian put out on vinyl (circa 1980) The Six Brandenburg Concerti by Bach on original instruments. The booklet gives quite a bit of info on the differences in instruments between modern and original. Here are a few snippets: "The brass instruments were, until the 19th century, valveless." This reduced the number of notes available. "The wind instruments of Bach's time had few keys--the transverse flute had one, the oboe two or three, and the bassoon three--calling for contrived fingerings to cover the full chromatic scale." "The music produced by a Baroque bow is characteristically tapered in shape, with great potential for a lively distinction between notes."

The bottom line for me is that Mozart, when well played, conducted, and recorded, sounds great--be it original instruments or modern. Having both modern and original choices is great. Life is wonderful with changes in flavor. I have only listened once to the AAM Mozart symphonies and have not done a compare and contrast between these and Pinnock's, etc. I was impressed by the consistency in performance and that being very good. It is really quite a feat to put out 19 cds and have them sound great from stem to stern. As an ADD recording, these give the DDDs a run for the money. The AAM Mozart Symphony cycle is posted at Rhapsody so you can look before you leap if you are in the market.

The most complete set of Mozart symphonies ever recorded.......2006-08-10

This massive 19 CD collection contains 71 symphonies!

Yes, all 41 of the usual symphonies are here, but another 27 symphonic works are presented, as well as alternative versions of symphonies Nos. 31, 35 & 40. The works are all recorded on period instruments (or modern copies of 18th century instruments) and the orchestra is accompanied throughout by harpsichord continuo. The sounds of the various sections of the orchestra are full of colour and character - the wind and brass players, in particular, make this set such a delightful one.

I also have the Pinnock recording, which contains only the standard 41 symphonies and it is every bit as good. I can really make up my mind which I prefer, although Pinnock's reading of symphony No. 40 is sublime - particularly in the beautiful slow movement. However, Hogwood and his Academy of Ancient Music play almost all these symphonies with great gusto and style. As another reviewer said, Hogwood allows his musicians to simply play the music and let Mozart's music live in a natural and "organic" way, with minimal interference from the conductor.

Each work tells a story and the recordings of these works remind us of the fact that Mozart wasn't some sort of proto-Beethoven, rather, his music was more like the culmination of many 18th century currents, trends and ideas - "Baroque music on steroids", even! ;-))

This is a set which is very close to my heart and I consider it one of the treasures in my home. I return to it often - at any time of the day or night.

Indispensable .......2004-11-13

This set is indispensable for anyone who seriously wants to have a complete Mozart collection. It contains every symphonic work written by Mozart, including second versions of certain late symphonies.

The playing is "alive" and fresh, the sound is full, warm and clear. What you get is not Hogwood's "interpretation"...but music and just the music, this guy understands Mozart and just lets these musicians play with joy, spontaneity, meaning and feeling. I didn't think they would be so good! There are times when you don't even notice that they're playing on period instruments.

This set is completely satisfying and I'm glad I own it. It's a pricy box set, but totally worth it...try to find it used and bask in the glory of Mozart.

Ok, but...........2004-06-30

I will qualify this review by saying that I have not by any means listened to every single symphony on this recording. I listened to several of the symphonies from this set for a conducting class, and spent a considerable amount of time comparing them with other recordings for phrase structure, dynamics, etc. My conclusion:

Overall, I am personally just not impressed by Hogwood. His handling of the phrases is rough, and the music just doesn't seem polished. Occasionally the balance is questionable (for example, several clarinet passages in the first movement of the 39th stick out), and at other points I get the impression that he put little planning into the organization of strong and weak bars. Perhaps it is mostly personal preference, but other conductors really do sound better.

I think that this recording has its place, as there are few boxed sets of all of Mozart's symphonies available, and certainly there was some groundbreaking period instrument work here. I would, however, strongly recommend that anyone considering purchasing this set actually obtain a copy first from a library to decide if this is really what they want.

A milestone set, and worthy of all praise.......2004-04-29

In the 1970s, the Hungarian conductor Antal Dorati recorded all of the 104 symphonies of Franz Joseph Haydn (Amazon asin # B0000042DP). The era of "epic" integral collections was ignited. Many thought the vast majority of Haydn's symphonies would be boring, cookie-cutter works rolled out in almost assembly-line fashion. But Dorati, with excellent help from the Haydn scholar H. C. Robbins Landon, would disprove all of that, and show that there is not a dud in the whole collection. And Dorati's readings have stood the test of time.

Dorati's achievement marked the beginning of an ea that in the next 2 decades would see complete integral sets of the works of every major composer, culminating ultimately in the 1980s with Phiips complete Mozart Edition.

Shortly after Dorati finished his massive project, the Academy of Ancient Music embarked on a complete traversal of all of the "symphonies" of Mozart on period instruments, the currently reviewed item. Not just the traditional 41, but also many lesser know works. More fascinating music was unearthed. But, the milestone of this set is not the discovery of forgotten masterpieces. That had become a common daily occurence. It was the period instrument movement instead that was set free by Hogwood's achievement. With this project, Hogwood did for period instruments what Dorati did for integral cycles of lesser known works. The period instrument movement had been around for a long time. But it never quite could hit "mainstream" until Hogwood made these recordings. And ever since, period instruments have flourished.

There are better recordings of many of the works in this set, both on period instruments and conventional instruments. But the consistency that runs through the set brings an appreciation for Mozart's Symphonies that is unparallelled.

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

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OrchestraPro Bassoon, vol. 2 Manufacturer: Summit(Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Bartók, Béla | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mahler | Mahler, Gustav | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Nielsen | Nielsen, Carl | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Orff | Orff, Carl | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Respighi | Respighi, Ottorino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Orchestral Excerpts for Bassoon French Music For Bassoon ASIN: B000009D4N Release Date: 1998-07-07

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Pno Con, K.491
3. Sym No.41
4. Sym No.5
5. Sym No.7
6. Sym No.8
7. Emperor Con
8. Unfinished Sym
9. Pno Concerti
10. Scottish Sym
11. Pno Con No.1
12. Double Tonguing
13. Sym No.2
14. Sym No.3
15. Requiem
16. Sym No.3
17. Sym No.1
18. Also Sprach Zarathustra
19. Don Quixote
20. Sym No.2
21. Petrouchka
22. Sym No.5
23. Sym No.5
24. Through the Looking Glass
25. Three Cornered Hat
26. Pictures at an Exhibition
27. Pulcinella
28. Dance Ste
29. Trittico Bottecelliani
30. Con for the Left Hand
31. Peter and the Wolf
32. Sym No. 1
33. Carmina Burana
34. Young Person's Guide
35. Sym No.7
36. Sym No.8
37. Sym No.10

Average customer rating: Splendid The Ultimate Prague Symphony?

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38, 29 & 30 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 34, 35 & 39 Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 40, 31 & 28 Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 15-18 Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-24 & 26 Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 19, 20 & 37 ASIN: B0000013KG Release Date: 1993-02-05

Tracks:

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

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Another fine entry in what would be a worthwhile Mozart series even if it weren't offered at budget price. Barry Wordsworth and his band of hardy Eastern Europeans offer performances strong on rhythmic point, admirably transparent, sensitive, yet unaffected. There's real character in the wind playing, along with a fine sense of the music's charm, as well as its occasional anxiety. Check these performances out. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Splendid.......2004-10-02

Although the woodwind (flute!) on this recording is rather 'breathy' and the recorded sound not as spacious as, for example, the Peter Maag 'Prague' on Arts (as well being clearly in an empty hall with a certain amount of 'echo'), the total impression made is a very good one, with Barry Wordsworth motivating the Capella Istropolitana to a pep-filled performance in the faster movements and some pleasant quieter moments in the andantes. Obviously, it is the 'Prague' symphony which is the showpiece here, and it is given a splendid run, but symphonies 29 and 30 should not be underestimated: I, for one, was grateful that they were included on this CD as I might otherwise never have heard them. Doubtless, there may be higher-priced recordings that top this one, but as a budget-priced introduction to Mozart's symphonies this CD deserves at least four stars.

The Ultimate Prague Symphony?.......1999-12-18

First of all, it is my opinion that Mozart is the greatest of all composers, ever, period. His music is sheer beauty, crafted with an almost indefinable complexity that is equal parts joy, power, urgency and grace. No one has ever managed to duplicate his vision.

I also believe that Symphony No. 38 in D Major ("Prague") is arguably Mozart's greatest achievement. I have roughly 20 different versions of said symphony (Bohm, Marriner, Krips, etc.) -- and most of them are very fine, indeed.

Curiously, it is this particular recording that I keep coming back to when I want to hear "the" version of the Prague. Something very special has been captured on this immaculate sounding Naxos budget disc.

Barry Wordsworth conducts the Capella Istropolitana with the surety of a seasoned veteran. The playing is dramatic but never overstated, blissful without succumbing to cloying sweetness. There is a precise and satisfying punctuation to the symphony's resolving phrases that accentuates Mozart's genius for fitting elements together perfectly in his music.

I highly recommend this wonderful disc.

Average customer rating: Pleasant at best--hardly what Mozart deserves More Masterful Mozart

Mozart: Symphony Nos. 29, 30 & 31 Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000029UQ Release Date: 1997-03-04

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 29 In A Major, K. 201 (186a): I. Allegro Moderato
2. Symphony No. 29 In A Major, K. 201 (186a): II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 29 In A Major, K. 201 (186a): III. Menuetto - Trio
4. Symphony No. 29 In A Major, K. 201 (186a): IV. Allegro Con Spirito
5. Symphony No. 30 In D Major, K. 202 (186b): I. Molto Allegro
6. Symphony No. 30 In D Major, K. 202 (186b): II. Andantino Con Moto
7. Symphony No. 30 In D Major, K. 202 (186b): III. Menuetto - Trio
8. Symphony No. 30 In D Major, K. 202 (186b): IV. Presto
9. Symphony No. 31 In D Major, K. 297 (300a) 'Paris': I. Allegro Assai
10. Symphony No. 31 In D Major, K. 297 (300a) 'Paris': II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 31 In D Major, K. 297 (300a) 'Paris': III. Allegro

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Pleasant at best--hardly what Mozart deserves.......2005-09-29

Ormandy was one of the most recorded conductors of all time, and during his long tenure at Columbia he made LPs of basically everything, only to repeat himself a good deal in his waning years on RCA and EMI/Angel. But don't worry about finding Ormandy in his prime: he had none. He was an exemplary model of bland, routine conducting masked by a velvet blanket of smooth orchestral sound. No wonder his recordings droped out from sight and only resurface now on negligible budge reissues.

HIs Mozart is limp and bland, without the slightest interest. At least ou won't waste much money if you want to hear for yourself. A non-starter.

More Masterful Mozart.......2001-02-19

Sony Essential Classics is my favorite classical music line. Great performances by great conductors and orchestras all at budget prices. How can you go wrong? Well, you can't! This disc of three mid-Mozart symphonies is no different. While Mozart's last two symphonies (Nos. 40 & 41) are his most popular, these three (Nos. 29-31) are equally delightful and masterful. The Philadelphia Orchestra, under the direction of Eugene Ormandy, performs the 30th (4/8/62) and the 31st (1/29/61), while the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of pianist Philippe Entremont, handles the 29th (11/23-24/76). It was at first surprising to me to see Ormandy and Entremont together on this disc as conductors. Of course, these men have performed together before as conductor and pianist respectively, most notably on a magical recording of Rachmaninov's Piano Concertos 1 & 4 (see my review). Ormandy didn't conduct a lot of Mozart, and I don't have much of Entremont conducting period, but any fears should be put to rest, as all performances are in top form with excellent sound, and the conductors' understanding of the material is never in doubt. Mozart fans will thoroughly enjoy this CD.

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Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" Allegro
2. Scheherazade, The Young Prince and the Young Princess
3. Piano Concerto No 21 in C Major, K. 467, Elvira Madigan, Allegro ...
4. Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Presto Vivace
5. Rapsodie Espagnole, Feria
6. Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D.759 "Unfinished" Allegro Moderato
7. Royal Fireworks, The Rejoicing
8. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
9. Polonaise in a Major, Op. 40, No. 1
10. Violin Concerto in E Minor Op. 64, Allegretto Non Troppo
11. Symphonie Fantastique, March to the Scaffold
12. Samson & Dalila, Mon Coeur S'Ouvre a Ta Voix

Tracks:

1. Claire de Lune
2. Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, Allegro Con Brio
3. Four Seasons, Summer, Presto
4. Malaguena
5. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
6. Waltz No. 1, Op. 18
7. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, In the Hall of the Mountain King
8. Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 96, Largo
9. Eine Kleine Natchtmusik, Allegro
10. Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2
11. Rustle of Spring, Op. 32, No. 3
12. Pictures at an Exhibition the Great Gate at Kiev

Tracks:

1. Fidelio Overture, Op. 72
2. Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971, Moderato
3. Nutcracker, Ballet Suite, Waltz of the Flowers
4. Symphony No. 5, Finale
5. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21, Andante Cantabile
6. Waltz No. 10, Op. 69/2
7. Valse Triste
8. In the Steppes of Central Asia
9. Symphony No. 49 in F Minor, "La Passione, " Menuet-Trio
10. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550, Molto Allegro
11. Liebestraum
12. Bartered Bride, Chorus from Act 1
13. Trovatore, d'Amor Sull'ali Rosee

Tracks:

1. Light Cavalry Overture
2. Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Finale, Allegro Con Fucco
3. Symphony No. 29 in a Major, K. 201, Allegro Con Spirito
4. Symphony No. 4 in a Major, Italian, Presto (Saltarello)
5. Water Music, Presto
6. Fantasy Pieces, Op. 12, No. 1 in the Evening
7. Symphony 94 in G Major, "Surprise, " Menuetto-Trio: Allegro Molto
8. Waltz No. 6, Op. 64
9. Symphony No. 1 in B Flat, Op. 38, Scherzo, Molto Vivace
10. Horn Concerto No. 2 in E Flat Major, K. 417, Rondo Allegro
11. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, "The Tempest, " Allegretto
12. Gianni Schicchi, O Mimo Babbino Caro
13. Blue Danube Waltz

Tracks:

1. Egmont Overture
2. Swan Lake, Ballet Suite, Swan Dance
3. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, "Elvira Madigan, " Andante
4. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
5. Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla
6. Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture, Op. 27
7. Nocturne in a Flat Major, Op. 62, No. 3
8. Violin Concerto, Larghetto
9. Symphony No. 45 in F Sharp Minor, Farewell, Adagio
10. Partita No. 1 in B Flat Major, Praeludium
11. Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88, Allegretto Grazioso
12. Reverie
13. Madame Butterfly, Un Bel Di

Tracks:

1. Carmen Suite No. 2, Habanara
2. William Tell Overture
3. Orchestral Suite No. 3, Air
4. Rondo in C for Violin and Orchestra, KV 373
5. Symphony No. 1, Allegro Vivace
6. Concerto in F for Organ, Op. 4, No. 4, Allegro
7. Waltz No. 1
8. My Fatherland, The Moldau
9. Nocturne No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op. 9
10. Carnival Overture, Op. 92
11. Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 7, Traumerei
12. Waltz in a Flat Major, Op. 39, No. 15
13. Wine, Women and Song, Waltz

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551, Jupiter, Molto Allegro
2. Etude, Op. 25, No. 1
3. Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, Allegro Con Grazia
4. Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
5. Carmen Suite No. 1, Aragonaise
6. Voices of Spring
7. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat Major, "Emperor" Adagio, Un Poco Mosso
8. Consolation in D Major, No. 3
9. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata" Andante Con ...
10. Der Freischutz Overture, K. 620
11. Sleeping Beauty, Ballet Suite, Finale
12. Orpheus, Che Puro Ciel

Tracks:

1. Moonlight Sonata
2. "Lohengrin" Prelude to Act 1
3. Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 2
4. Prelude in G Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12
5. Pavane Pour une Enfante Defunte
6. Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in a Major, K. 622, Adagio
7. 1812 Overture
8. Arlesienne Suite No. 1, Adagietto, Adagio
9. Waltz No. 12, Op. 70/2
10. Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6, Adagio
11. Tosca, Vissi d'Arte
12. Requiem, Confutatis Maledictis

Average customer rating: Great compilation of Mozart's later symphonies... Nice little package A great package Mozar'ts Greatest Symphonies Mozart's Peak

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-41 Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Minuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Marriner, Sir Neville | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart: Early Symphonies Mozart: Organ Sonatas & Solos Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quintets Mozart: String Quartets (Complete Mozart Edition, Vol. 12) ASIN: B00000410J Release Date: 1990-10-12

Tracks:

1. Synphony No. 21 In A, KV 134: Allegro
2. Synphony No. 21 In A, KV 134: Andante
3. Synphony No. 21 In A, KV 134: Menuetto
4. Synphony No. 21 In A, KV 134: Allegro
5. Synphony No. 22 In C, KV 162: Allegro assai
6. Synphony No. 22 In C, KV 162: Andantino grazioso
7. Synphony No. 22 In C, KV 162: Presto assai
8. Symphony No. 23 In D, KV 181-162b: 1. Allegro spiritoso - 2. Andantino grazioso - 3. Presto assai
9. Symphony No. 24 In B Flat, KV 182-173dA: Allegro spiritoso
10. Symphony No. 24 In B Flat, KV 182-173dA: Andantino grazioso
11. Symphony No. 24 In B Flat, KV 182-173dA: Allegro
12. Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, KV 183-173dB: Allegro con brio
13. Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, KV 183-173dB: Andante
14. Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, KV 183-173dB: Menuetto
15. Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, KV 183-173dB: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 26 In E Flat, KV 184 - 161a: Molto - Andante - Allegro
2. Symphony No. 27 In G, KV 199 - 161b: Allegro
3. Symphony No. 27 In G, KV 199 - 161b: Andantino grazioso
4. Symphony No. 27 In G, KV 199 - 161b: Presto
5. Symphony No. 28 In C, KV 200 - 189k: Allegro spiritoso
6. Symphony No. 28 In C, KV 200 - 189k: Andante
7. Symphony No. 28 In C, KV 200 - 189k: Menuetto (Allegretto)
8. Symphony No. 28 In C, KV 200 - 189k: Presto
9. Symphony No. 29 In A, KV 201 - 186a: Allegro moderato
10. Symphony No. 29 In A, KV 201 - 186a: Andante
11. Symphony No. 29 In A, KV 201 - 186a: Menuetto
12. Symphony No. 29 In A, KV 201 - 186a: Allegro con spirito

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 30 In D, KV 202-186b: Molto allegro
2. Symphony No. 30 In D, KV 202-186b: Andantino con moto
3. Symphony No. 30 In D, KV 202-186b: Menuetto
4. Symphony No. 30 In D, KV 202-186b: Presto
5. Symphony No. 31 In D, KV 297-300a 'Paris': Allegro assai
6. Symphony No. 31 In D, KV 297-300a 'Paris': Andante
7. Symphony No. 31 In D, KV 297-300a 'Paris': Allegro
8. Symphony No. 31 In D, KV 297-300a 'Paris': Andante (Alternative)
9. Symphony No. 32 (Overture) In G, KV 318: Allegro spiritoso - Andante - Tempo I
10. Symphony No. 33 In B Flat, KV 319: Allegro assai
11. Symphony No. 33 In B Flat, KV 319: Andante moderato
12. Symphony No. 33 In B Flat, KV 319: Menuetto
13. Symphony No. 33 In B Flat, KV 319: Finale (Allegro assai)

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 34 In C, KV 338: Allegro vivace
2. Symphony No. 34 In C, KV 338: Andante di molto
3. Symphony No. 34 In C, KV 338: Finale (Allegro vivace)
4. Symphony No. 35 In D, KV 385 'Haffner': Allegro con spirito
5. Symphony No. 35 In D, KV 385 'Haffner': (Andante)
6. Symphony No. 35 In D, KV 385 'Haffner': Menuetto
7. Symphony No. 35 In D, KV 385 'Haffner': Finale (Presto)
8. Symphony No. 36 In C, KV 425 'Linz': Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
9. Symphony No. 36 In C, KV 425 'Linz': Poco adagio
10. Symphony No. 36 In C, KV 425 'Linz': Menuetto
11. Symphony No. 36 In C, KV 425 'Linz': Finale (Presto)

Tracks:

1. Minuet for a Symphony in C Major, KV 409
2. Adagio amestoso in G Major, KV 444: (Introduction to a Symphony by Michael Haydn)
3. Symphony No. 38 in D Major, KV 504: Adagio - Allegro
4. Symphony No. 38 in D Major, KV 504: Andante
5. Symphony No. 38 in D Major, KV 504: Finale (Presto)
6. Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat, KV 543: Adagio - Allegro
7. Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat, KV 543: Andante con moto
8. Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat, KV 543: Menuetto (Allegretto)
9. Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat, KV 543: Finale (Allegro)

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, KV 550: Molto allegro
2. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, KV 550: Andante
3. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, KV 550: Menuetto (Allegretto)
4. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, KV 550: FInale (Allegro assai)
5. Symphony No. 41 In C, KV 551 'Jupiter': Allegro vivace
6. Symphony No. 41 In C, KV 551 'Jupiter': Andante cantabile
7. Symphony No. 41 In C, KV 551 'Jupiter': Menuetto (Allegretto)
8. Symphony No. 41 In C, KV 551 'Jupiter': Molto allegro

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There are only six truly "late" Mozart symphonies--if anything can be called late when the composer died at age 35. These are numbers 35 through 41 (there is no 37, as it's by Michael Haydn). All of the others are fairly early works of varying worth, but they still have plenty of charm and an unflagging fund of melody. Sir Neville Marriner's performances are completely reliable, if perhaps lacking the last ounce of fantasy. You won't be disappointed in any case. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Great compilation of Mozart's later symphonies..........2007-03-06

...and few do it better than Sir Neville Marriner. Still, go look for the complete symphonies (ASIN B0000501PD), which is all of his symphonies (some 52 or so including those that are unnumbered). This set can be found much cheaper used...I picked it up for 48 bucks on this site. It has the exact same performances of symphonies 21-41 that are here, plus another 30 or so symphonies and it's 40 bucks cheaper than this set. Look for it, and go get it. I was very impressed with the entire set, Marriner is about as steady as they come for Mozart, with the possible exception of Karl Bohm.

Nice little package.......2002-01-16

Symphonies 21 to 41 ("Jupiter"), with the Minuet in C (K. 409). Solid performances. Are there better? Perhaps--but not in one set like this, really. I think Sir Neville shines more here than in the complete piano concerti set. So spin these discs, lie back, and float downstream. Dig it.

A great package.......2000-08-11

Obviously this is a lot of money to blow all at once. If you can possibly find it used somewhere though, don't hesitate. Marriner and company do an excellent 29th, and to have that AND the 25th AND all the late symphonies in one package is terrific. For my money, only Bruno Walter was a better interpreter of the Mozart symphonies, and then not by much.

Mozar'ts Greatest Symphonies.......2000-08-11

It is through his symphonies that we see a musically mature Mozart. It is a fine example of the symphony itself. It is the Classical Era where the symphony began. The Haydn symphonies of course are probably the most prolific in the genre.. and some would say best. However, Mozart's later symphonies are highlights of the Classical Symphony. Marriner of course, is the best interpretor of Mozart. The symphony 25 shows from its opening movement the "dark" sound that is so definitive of the Romantic Era. Symphony no. 40 and 41 does the same. Mozart's later symphonies move from the classical to the next movement in music. These symphonies are a must have for the lovers of classical music itself... and for the lover of the music of Mozart

Mozart's Peak.......2000-06-19

Although quite an investment, anything so encompassing of Mozart's grandeur is money well-spent. The later symphonies were when he truly perfected the art--I do like 18 & 19 however. Haffner and Linz (35 & 36) are mastered by Mariner, Brendel, and their Academy.

Average customer rating: Refulgent, eloquent and masterful performances!

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 29, 30 & 3