Mozart: Symphony No. 32; Symphony No. 35; Symphony No. 39

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Charles Mackerras (Conductor), Prague Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Prague Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Charles Mackerras
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (April 22, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000003CVS
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,818 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I. Allegro Spiritoso

2. II. Andante

3. III. Allegro Spiritoso

4. I. Allegro Con Spirito

5. II. Andante

6. III. Menuetto/Trio

7. IV. Finale: Presto

8. I. Adagio/Allegro

9. II. Andante Con Moto

10. III. Allegretto/Trio

11. IV. Finale: Allegro

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great performance by Telarc, December 17, 2001

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This review is from: Mozart: Symphony No. 32; Symphony No. 35; Symphony No. 39 (Audio CD)

I do not agree with the previous reviewer comment about the technical quality of the Telarc recording. Technically and artistically this is an outstanding release as are the other Mozart Symphonies by Mackerras on Telarc. I have most but not all of them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mackerras does it again, June 29, 2003

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Ryan Richards "reb77" (Midland, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mozart: Symphony No. 32; Symphony No. 35; Symphony No. 39 (Audio CD)

I bought this CD in the hopes that it would revive my interest in these Mozart symphonies, and I was not disappointed. Mackerras and the PCO bring a sparkling, full-bodied brilliance to this music unlike any other orchestra I've heard. In their capable hands, this is truly festival music. In particular, the winds have much more active roles than I usually hear in these symphonies, giving the music a fresh feeling--listen particularly to the piquant little wind entrance at the recapitulation of the last movement of the 39th symphony. Good stuff! Careful attention to details such as those is the order of Mackerras' day. My only (minor) quibble is that at certain points in the music, the brass tend to dominate the other instrument families. In addition, it seems as though the first big forte in the last movement of the 39th isn't quite as powerful as it should be. Aside from those small issues, however, this is an outstanding CD, and worthy to have as your main interpretation of these three works.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest Mozart recordings ever!, March 6, 2007

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A Minstrel in the Gallery "Chris" (Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Symphony No. 32; Symphony No. 35; Symphony No. 39 (Audio CD)

Every disc I have heard in the Mozart Symphony series from Sir Charles Mackerras' fruitful collaboration with the Prague Orchestra are simply amazing, and this one is no exception. Mackerras' research into 18th century performance practices is fascinating and when I listen to these fresh and masterful renditions, it's as if I'm hearing them for the very first time. The final movement of No. 35 is thrilling, and overall the tempos on this disc are perfect. The symphonies on this cd span the development of Mozart's musical genius between 1779 (when no. 32 was composed in Salzburg) and 1788, when he wrote the 39th, one of the final three symphonies that are still regarded as three of the greatest achievements in music history. In summary, this is a brilliant recording by one of the very best Mozart interpreters in the world. Don't hesitate---buy it today!