Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-41 [Box Set] [Box set]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Neville Marriner (Conductor), Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Orchestra), Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemble (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

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• Orchestra: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemble
• Conductor: Neville Marriner
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (October 12, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 6
• Format: Box set
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• Label: Philips
• ASIN: B00000410J
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,489 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Symphonies 21-14 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart recorded by Academy of St Martin in the Fields Directed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1990. Score booklet has period photographs and photos of the director and the Academy. Each score is explained in great detail in the 59 page booklet. The booklet has 9 blank pages presumably for owner notes.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mozar'ts Greatest Symphonies, August 10, 2000

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This review is from: Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-41 [Box Set] (Audio CD)

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

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great package, August 10, 2000

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bruce horner - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-41 [Box Set] (Audio CD)

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.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little package, January 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-41 [Box Set] (Audio CD)

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.