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Symphonies no 35-41
Karl Bohm was one of this century's
great Mozart conductors--a fact that's apt to be forgotten in
the flood of authentic instrument productions, many of them on
DG's associated labels. He conducted Mozart with real love and
affection, maintaining moderate tempos, allowing each work's
gorgeous melodies a chance to sing and breathe. Mozart's symphonic
music has its roots in the opera house, and so did Karl Bohm.
Listening to the witty woodwind interjections in the finale of
Symphony No. 39, for example, you can readily imagine the witty
exchanges of different characters in one of Mozart's comic operas.
These beautifully recorded versions of Mozart's greatest symphonies
belong in the collection of every fan of the composer. --David
Hurwitz |
Reviewer: A music fan from Philadelphia,
PA
Karl Bohm was truly a master interpreter of Mozart, and he had
the best orchestra in Europe to complement his interpretive talents.
The 40th and the 41st "Jupiter" are easily the best
recordings available, but I was a bit disappointed with the lack
of power in the 38th, "Prague" (I prefer Leonard Bernstein's
recording with the Vienna Philharmonic for the 38th). In general,
I think Bohm's penchant for playing Mozart symphonies at a slightly
faster tempo than most conductors is highly successful, and it
is especially evident in the recording of the 40th. First rate
work. |
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