Bernstein's VPO recording of the 40th Symphony seemed uninvolved but the Jupiter was pretty good. Review: Mozart – Symphonies No. 40 and 41 merit comparison with the best. On the present disc we have the familiar pairing of Mozart's final two symphonies, Nos. Symphony No. Speaking of "most respected" Mozart symphony recordings we should not forget the Bernstein/ VPO record of symphonies 40 & 41, that receives top recommendations in both the Gramophone guide and the Penguin Guide (and a "rosette" in the latter). On the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth, we look at his final symphony: No. Unfortunately, it appears to be marketing hype, coined by the same chap who promoted Haydn concerts in England, one Johann Peter Salomon. Symphony 26 Allegro – Symphony 26 Andante – Symphony 26 Molto Presto – Mozart – Symphony 41. These artists aren’t stratified. Take a musical deep dive into Mozart. A pinch of playful naivety, a dash of European grandeur, and a hint of operatic humour thrown in for good measure: the majestic C major blaze of the ‘Jupiter’ symphony takes the best features of Mozart’s style and fits them all together in … The 50 greatest Mozart recordings (2019 update) Gramophone Wednesday, May 15, 2019 50 of the finest Mozart recordings in history, plus extracts from the original Gramophone reviews, a playlist, and links to the albums on Apple Music. Finally, Symphony No. Audio Examples. Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart Arias. Momentous Mozart...' Read the review, 'Purely on grounds of performance alone, this is one of the finest Mozart Requiems of recent years. The emotional control of the characterisation is masterly and Böhm’s totally idiomatic response to the music is arguably without peer....' Read the review, 'Something both grand and reflective is suggested in the first movement, grand in the “hunting” motif of the exposition, reflective in the F major beginning of the development to which a touch of sobriety is added as the music sinks into F minor a little later. Symphony No. Gramophone is brought to you by Mark Allen Group Tempos are lively, rhythms are clean, and the playing is excellent. Now I can also enjoy Mackerras' leading wonderful performances of four symphonies in detailed and spacious sound recordings. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed his Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, on 10 August 1788. Sibelius: Symphony No.2. 40, and specifically in the famous first movement, on the other hand, drama and rococo elegance are mixed. 41, KV 551 ‘Jupiter’ (1788) [38.30] Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks/Herbert Blomstedt rec. Nine crucial works. The similarities between Michael’s 29 th and 39 th, and Mozart’s 41 st are sometimes startling, as you can hear. Not to evade the question, but it really does depend on the listener. Thomas Beecham is on sparkling form with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Pienaar pays attention to the oft-forgotten grazioso element in the first movement, eschews metrical stiffness in the Minuet, yields to the Trio’s distinctive flow and refuses to turn the March into a janissary bash. Szell is known for his precision, directness and clear phrasing - this works beautifully for Mozart. Liberty for wolves is death to the lambs. This is the instrument for which the work was originally composed, although only a text adapted to the normal clarinet has come down to us. 1. 39-41 – Jordi Savall Tal Agam - June 20, 2019 August 16, 2020 These performances, titled “Le Testament Symphonique”, mark the return of Jordi Savall and his period group “Le Concert des Nations” to Mozart , after memorable versions of … Mozart – Symphony 26. A much-mistreated piece emerges in a different light. It sounds gorgeous. Still, #41 get the same qulity craftsmanship here by Sir Charles and his Scotts, of whom he was music director from ***** to *****. 5; Recommended recording: BBC National Orchestra of Wales/Mark Wigglesworth BIS-CD-973/974 Buy from Amazon; Buy from Presto Music; The 20 Greatest Conductors of all time; 16) Beethoven – Symphony No. Today’s talents will be tomorrow’s legends. This recording was named 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). The quartet has been acclaimed as “one of the country’s best young string quartets” by the Boston Globe. The laughter in Patrizia Ciofi’s voice is delightful when she is dressing up Cherubino, and she has space in ‘Deh vieni’ for a touchingly expressive performance. I have searched and listened to a handful of performances of Mozart's last two great symphonies (40 and 41). The reconstruction used here, slightly different in some of its detail from others I have heard, works very well, making the familiar text’s rough places plain and logical; and it serves ideally for Meyer, with his rich and oily bottom register...' Read the review, 'Of the utmost importance in conveying convictions is Pienaar’s strong, independent left hand. Show track info. 40 In the second installment in our "Must-Have Mozart" series, musical scholar Nicholas Kenyon talks about his favorite recording of Mozart's Symphony No. Jacobs, René (conductor) Freiburg Baroque Orchestra; Harmonia Mundi - 901958; CD; Share This Review: Latest ClassicsToday Insider Reviews: Video Review: Shaham Sizzles on DG. And in any case his handling of it – joyously supported by the playing of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra – is supremely skilled; rarely will you hear such well judged orchestral balance, such effective marrying of textural transparency and substance....' Read the review, 'The qualities that make Cooper quite simply one of the finest pianists this country has produced make her perfect for Mozart duty. John Butt brings to Mozart the microscopic care and musicological acumen that have made his Bach and Handel recordings so thought-provoking and satisfying....' Read the review, 'The cast is excellent. 41 in C major, K. 551 ‘Jupiter’: III. 40 & 41 “”Jupiter”” ... very fine performances, characteristic of the best of what the period-instrument movement has to offer in this music. But I did question whether it was a period instruments band playing, given that the first few moments of the opening of Symphony No. The longest and last symphony that he composed, it is regarded by many critics as among the greatest symphonies in classical music. Véronique Gens offers a beautifully natural, shapely ‘Porgi amor’ and a passionate and spirited ‘Dove sono’ (with the piano rampant near the end). 39 in E flat [28:55] Danish National Chamber Orchestra/Adam Fischer rec. Thomas Fey, Mannheim Mozart Orchestra. Subscribe and turn on notifications to be alerted of our uploads! 3," and the "Concerto for Orchestra," on the final May 2 concert. Karl Böhm was the first to record all Mozart’s symphonies. Symphony no 41 in C major, K 551 "Jupiter" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ... Mozart's Best by the Best April 27, 2017 By owen ryan (lakewood, CA) See All My Reviews " As noted by Classics Today ''these recordings have long been regarded among the best. From the depth and precision of the opening chords to the fugitive spirit of dance which no one else quite captures, the Philharmonia under Giulini become a second cast on their own. In Mozart, the key of E-flat major of Symphony No. He has taken 25 first prizes in national and international competitions and in 1999 was awarded the special “Mozart Prize” at the Cleveland International Piano Competition, given for the best performance of a composition by Mozart. Fortunately, Pentatone do live recordings as well or better than anybody, so it's not a total loss; and if you enjoy live recordings, you'll love this one. Molto allegro 11:30 6,30 € Buy. As the last three symphonies (Nos. A swirling sea of melody pervades the opening Allegro vivace of Symphony No. The finale is certainly exuberant and exciting. These last three symphonies, all completed in the summer of 1788, are not only his most famous symphonies but some of… Symphony No. Receive a weekly collection of news, features and reviews, Gramophone 40 in G minor [29:48] Symphony No. Mozart: Symphonies No.41 "Jupiter" & No.40 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Wiener Philharmonic Orchestra – Télécharger et écouter l'album Symphony 26 Allegro – Symphony 26 Andante – Symphony 26 Molto Presto – Mozart – Symphony 41 Mozart – Symphony 26. HALIDONMUSIC 114,902 views. MOZART Symphonies Nos. Please Subscribe to our New channel @PAINTED. All times are GMT +1. Review: Mozart – Symphonies No. Walter Berry’s Don Alfonso is characterful and Hanny Steffek is quite superb as Despina. Audio Examples. Mozart (1756-1791):Sinfonía nº 41, en do mayor, KV 551, «Júpiter»Allegro vivace (0:17)Andante cantabile (12:10)Menuetto. The best recording of each. Bowing varies from precise attack to breathy delicacy; and lines are supple, contoured through flexure of phase and the easing or tightening of pace without ever disrupting pulse...' Read the review, Wolfgang Meyer; Concentus Musicus Wien / Nikolaus Harnoncourt, 'There are happy and shapely performances of all three concertos here, but the particular delight is that of the latest and greatest of them, the Clarinet Concerto, which Wolfgang Meyer plays on a basset clarinet – that is, an instrument with an extension allowing it to add four semitones at the bottom of its compass. During this immensely productive span of time, Mozart revolutionised the symphony as a musical form and it seems to me that there were landmark symphonies that illustrated this. 41, ‘Jupiter’ An early exponent and experimenter of symphonic form, Mozart was partly, if not largely, responsible for moulding the symphony into its original figuration. This is an Olympian peak among Mozart’s symphonies. 41. International licensing, If you are a library, university or other organisation that would be interested in an institutional subscription to, The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro). New; 4:15:01. If Rene Jacobs records the rest of Mozart's symphonies after he completes the operas, then I would say that is a … Molto allegro. Of his 50-odd symphonies, produced between 1764 and 1788, the earliest ones are conventional but precocious, reflecting influences of Johann Christian Bach, Giovanni Battista Sammartini, and Joseph Haydn. Mozart - Symphony No. The best recordings of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. The current date and time is, Mozart: Symphony #41 in C, K. 551 "Jupiter", the Talk Classical community's favorite and most highly recommended works, F. Magle - Contemporary Classical Composer, Organist and Pianist. Clear but velvety ringing tone, perfect voicing of chords, unsleeping alertness to the necessary subtleties of rubato and line, and above all an ability to realise this music’s intimate poetry that can make you catch your breath, make these performances the kind that any musician should listen to and learn from...' Read the review, Sols; Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra / Karl Böhm, 'Karl Böhm’s cast could hardly be bettered, even in one’s dreams. The sound of this recording brings the musicians into your listening space. In total Mozart completed forty-one symphonies in his brief lifetime. These are performances which rank among the best played on modern instruments: they may be played on … Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed his Symphony No. So often the tiniest detail – the weight of a chord, the length of a silence, the linking curve of a phrase, the parting of the inner voices of the strings – stage-manages the drama more shrewdly than a good many theatre directors ever do...' Read the review, Sols; Arnold Schoenberg Choir, Mahler Chamber Orchestra / Claudio Abbado, 'Had this new set been to hand when I discussed all versions of Die Zauberflöte in January, it would have been high on my list of recommendations. Così fan tutte. 41 in C Major, K 551, orchestral work by Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, known for its good humour, exuberant energy, and unusually grand scale for a symphony of the Classical period.These qualities likely earned the symphony its nickname “Jupiter”—for the chief god of the ancient Roman pantheon. 41 in C major, K. 551 ‘Jupiter’: IV. I have, for a long time, felt "cool" about the 41st, liking the 39th very much and believing the 40th to be Mozart's best Symphony of the entire canon. Mr. Berofsky was the first violinist of the Chester String Quartet for fifteen years. | Now I can also enjoy Mackerras' leading wonderful performances of four symphonies in detailed and spacious sound recordings. . I guess it is OK, the first movement is too repetitive though, The first movement is a challenge to the performer! About Mark Allen Group 1 ‎ … the Mozart "Symphony No. Unlike the Eine Kleine Nachtmusik epithet, which stems from Mozart’s own description in his personal notebook, the word ‘Jupiter’ probably has nothing to do with Mozart. 'Karl Böhm’s cast could hardly … Lorenzo Regazzo offers a strong Figaro, with a wide range of voice – angry and determined in ‘Se vuol ballare’, nicely rhythmic with some softer colours in ‘Non più andrai’, and pain and bitterness in ‘Aprite’. A multi-award winning double album of some of Mozart's finest symphonic works. 40, KV 550 (1788) [34.09] Symphony No. 41," on the May 1 concert, and both the Bartok "Piano Concerto No. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed his Symphony No. 97 and Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony (No. For Mozart: Adam Fischer. Symphony No. Notice how beautifully Wand floats the opening theme of the great G minor symphony atop its accompaniment, or his trenchant attack on the finale–not too fast, but rhythmically ferocious. This brings a big dose of nervous energy to the first movement and minuet of Symphony No. I never had any doubts about this recording from the opening notes. The Count of Simon Keenlyside is powerful, menacing, lean and dark in tone. Artist(s) Sir Charles Mackerras Scottish Chamber Orchestra. 41 in C [34:44] Danish National Chamber Orchestra/Adam Fischer rec. Excellent recommendations! Sibelius’ second symphony is utterly joyful, with the clarity and charm that … The sound of this recording brings the musicians into your listening space. Best recordings of Mozart's late symphonies? But as his performance of the Alla turca Sonata, K331, shows, technique isn’t allowed to edge ahead of emotional and intellectual depth. Ignore the odd insignificant pianistic smudge, because keyboard prowess is formidable. That said, its characteristics are rather nearer my period-performance choice, Christie’s 1995 set...' Read the review. Bruno Walter's Columbia recording with the Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York of symphony 41 has been a favorite since the fifties. Speaking of "most respected" Mozart symphony recordings we should not forget the Bernstein/ VPO record of symphonies 40 & 41, that receives top recommendations in both the Gramophone guide and the Penguin Guide (and a "rosette" in the latter). I didn't like the sound of the Bohm/BPO set on DG Originals which seemed thin and dry. 39-41) were written in a very short time during 1788, it appears likely that the composer conceived them as a cycle. His recording of the complete chamber music of Franz Xavier Mozart was released in 2013 on Equilibrium. 39-41 – Ensemble Resonanz, Minasi Jonah Pearl - March 27, 2020 March 26, 2020 Written in a single summer of 1788 amidst considerable personal turmoil, Mozart’s final three symphonies have acquired almost cult-like status. Not to evade the question, but it really does depend on the listener. “Mozart: Symphonies Nos. This is certainly the most desirable version using modern instruments to appear since Solti’s second recording in 1990. 50+ videos Play all Mix - Mozart Symphony 40 & 41 - Full Recording HQ | K550 K551 YouTube; The Best of Mozart - Duration: 4:15:01. Add to that the stylish singing of Alfredo Kraus and Giuseppe Taddei and the central quartet is unimpeachable. 41 in C Major, or the Jupiter Symphony. More proof, if it were needed, of the correct use of the word ‘genius’ when applied to Mozart. You get the precision of Toscanini with the warmth of Walter.'' Bruno Walter's Columbia recording with the Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York of symphony 41 has been a favorite since the fifties. In the finale, he superimposes five themes from the movement in a jaw-dropping tour de force. Mozart’s 31st Symphony in D Major was written not long after he moved to Paris in 1778, and was premiered that same year. The Bottom Line: This 22-CD set contains all of the recordings that Shaham made for … 41 ‘Jupiter’. An invigorating first movement predominates, followed by a … Get acquainted with our picks for the 20 essential Mozart recordings. Reiner recorded 35,36,39,40 and 41 with the CSO. 40 and 41 "Jupiter," here done by the NDR Radio Philharmonic under its estimable chief conductor Andrew Manze. February 2013, Studio 2, DR Koncerthuset, Copenhagen DACAPO 6.220639 SACD [64:32] Adam Fischer’s Mozart symphony cycle concludes with the last symphonies, and it does so in terrific style. Mozart's Symphony No. Gramophone is part of W.A. Mozart's 41st symphony, eventually nicknamed "Jupiter," is currently on the sixth tier of the Talk Classical community's favorite and most highly recommended works. 5; Recommended recording: BBC National Orchestra of Wales/Mark Wigglesworth BIS-CD-973/974 ... Mozart – Symphony No. Profil PH05047. The best recordings of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. Give and take between orchestral sections seems conversational, and the busy, remarkable fugue that closes the “Jupiter” is so clear that it might well be the finale of the second act of Figaro. Instead of “a new symphony for each evening’s entertainment” patrons came to prefer “a few superior symphonies, each heard several times.” HISTORY OF SYMPHONY #41: Leopold Mozart’s death (1787) deprived historians of written records. play; pause; Symphony No. It tightens harmonic tension and supports rather than accompanies treble lines. 41 in C, K551, ‘Jupiter’ Like many symphony or concerto nicknames, this one is unofficial, subsequently tacked on by a publisher. I spent a lot of time exploring this music about 10 years ago and one I remember really thinking made a good job in the first movement was by Klemperer, the one here. Get acquainted with our picks for the 20 essential Mozart recordings. The work is nicknamed the Jupiter Symphony, likely coined by the impresario Johann Peter Salomon. The Finale: Molto assai, one of the most volatile movements Mozart ever wrote, is vehemently robust and agitated under Blomsted, and makes a significant impact. Guests with the orchestra include Conductor Aldo Ceccato, music director of the Hamburg Philharmonic and formerly with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. 41 in C major, K. 551 ‘Jupiter’: IV. 10: Mozart: Symphony No. Mozart wrote it … Symphony No. Tuesday, January 14, 2014, Mozart was arguably the most naturally gifted musician in history; these are classic recordings of his 10 key works, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Sir Charles Mackerras, 'There is no need to argue the credentials of Sir Charles Mackerras as a Mozart interpreter, so let us just say that this double CD of the composer’s last four symphonies contains no surprises – it is every bit as good as you would expect. 41 / Ouvertüre Zu "Figaros Hochzeit" / Symphonie No. Take a musical deep dive into Mozart. “To do good whenever one can, to love liberty above all else, never to deny the truth, even though it be before the throne.” - Ludwig van Beethoven. These are very fresh readings in the "big band" tradition, and a nice contrast to the HIP camp (which I myself usually find myself … 41 in C major, K. 551, “Jupiter,” Mozart’s final and longest symphony, which he wrote 1788, just three years before he died. The two sisters are gloriously sung – Schwarzkopf and Ludwig bring their immeasurable talents as Lieder singers to this sparkling score and overlay them with a rare comic touch. Free Online Library: Mozart: Symphonies Nos. I find Karl Bohm and George Szell's versions to be the best. Bohm is on the slower side yet his articulation and phrasing is masterfully done. 7 (1812) Beethoven’s ‘return to life’ – a bubbling cauldron of exuberance and vitality. Marie McLaughlin sings Marcellina with unusual distinction...' Read the review, Soloists; Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra / Carlo Maria Giulini, 'There is no doubt that the orchestral playing here is unsurpassed. 41 (‘Jupiter’) in C major. by David Hurwitz. What a great treasure Mozart has left us with these four symphonies. The work is nicknamed the Jupiter Symphony, likely coined by the impresario Johann Peter Salomon. Then there is Angelika Kirschlager’s Cherubino, alive and urgent in ‘Non so più’, every little phrase neatly moulded. If you are a library, university or other organisation that would be interested in an institutional subscription to Gramophone please click here for further information. In Symphony No. 39 & 41. Be it high drama or lyrical contemplation, Pienaar scans phrases with a fluidity that releases the music from rhythmic inertia. 41 & 1/The Marriage Of Figaro Overture (CD, Sep-1994, Madacy) at the best online prices at … 4 Best Mozart Symphonies. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Alfred Scholz, Camerata Labacensis, Alexander von Pitamic - Symphonie Nr. Recording Details: Reference Recording: Walter (Sony) WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART - Symphony No. August and December 2012 and February 2013, Studio 2, DR Koncerthuset, Copenhagen DACAPO 6.220546 SACD [57:19] Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) Symphony No. Symphony No. In particular, these performances of Symphonies Nos. No.41 in C is probably his brightest and most complex symphony. The pacing of this endlessly intriguing work is measured with immaculate judgement. Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756–1791) Symphony No. Sols; Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra / Karl Böhm. 39 generally, as it does here, stands for sonority and warmth, often also for a kind of ceremonial stateliness. The more important of the two is the crowning jewel in Mozart’s symphonic output, Symphony No. Jupiter Symphony, byname of Symphony No. The retrospective elements are most obviously manifested in the close thematic relationship that exists between this Symphony in the ‘festive’ key of C major and previous works bearing the same tonality, most notably Haydn’s Symphony No. Mozart’s piano concertos are often spoken of as being operatic; indeed, with Jacobs at the helm of these symphonies, much the same might be said. His award-winning 1960s recordings with the Berlin Phil are poetic and perfectly measured. Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38; Symphony No. Previously Wolfgang’s letters to … MA Music, Leisure and Travel The HD-Audio surround mixes immerse you in the musical interplay with full range frequency response and dynamics. Symphony No. Roger Norrington’s recordings with the London Classical Players set the tone for historically informed … Like many modern-instrument performances these days it shows the period-orchestra influence in its lean sound, agile dynamic contrasts, sparing string vibrato, rasping brass, sharp-edged timpani and prominent woodwind, though given Mackerras’s long revisionist track-record it seems an insult to suggest that he would not have arrived at such a sound of his own accord. Symphony - Symphony - Mozart: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart raised the symphony to heights that in many respects remain unsurpassed. 39 1, 40 2, 41 3 • Bruno Walter, cond; 1 BBC SO; 2 Berlin Staatskapelle; 3 Vienna PO • OPUS KURA 2107, mono (74:44) A small red balloon in the lower right-hand Read more corner of the booklet cover advertises “New Master 2013.” Presumably a new remastering is meant, or else perhaps Nipper has sought out another master’s voice to which to hearken. (Sound recording review) by "Sensible Sound"; Music Consumer news, advice, product reviews Sound recordings Sound recording … 41 in C major, K. 551, on 10 August 1788. 39 and 41. 41 in C (‘Jupiter’) First of all, the nickname. Even if you don't like her voice, there's no denying Bartoli's prowess as … Mozart's 41st symphony, eventually nicknamed "Jupiter," is currently on the sixth tier of the Talk Classical community's favorite and most highly recommended works. Menuetto: Allegretto 05:03 4,20 € Buy. Composer(s) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 35; K.385 in D major . What a great treasure Mozart has left us with these four symphonies. Mozart: Symphonies n° 29, 33, 35, 38 & 41 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Orchestra Mozart – Télécharger et écouter l'album The HD-Audio surround mixes immerse you in the musical interplay with full range frequency response and dynamics. ... I’m always up for listening to recordings of 35-41, and I’ve heard a ton of them. 41 in C major, K. 551, on 10 August 1788. 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