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DiscountDelight - Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41
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Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028944741629
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon
Release Date: 1996-01-23
Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
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Summary: Wonderful Sound Quality and Precision
Comment: Precision. That is what comes to my mind when listening to a Karl Bohm interpretation of Mozart. Mozart's final symphonies are ageless masterpieces of music. Anyone can recognize the opening Allegro moto of Symphony No. 40 in G-Minor (one of Mozart's only symphonies in a minor key). Just finding a collection with these wonderful symphonies is a great find.
As to the sound quality, Deutsch Gramophone spent extra time and resources into reissuing these originally analog recordings. It is nice to be able to hear every woodwind in balance and the string sections in their glory. The sound does not seem forced or artificial and the quality is absolutely superb.
These recordings were completed during the height of Bohm's time as a conductor. His interpretations are truly "viennese" in that tempos and structure are very precise and meticulous. Some may think his tempi are slow or plodding, but they offer a very nice interpretation that perhaps was accepted in Mozart's era. The 35th, 39th, and 41st symponies in the set are my favorites.
I would also suggest looking at George Szell's performances with the Cleveland Orchestra, for they offer a different interpretation but are also superb.
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Summary: Other than Bruno Walter's
Comment: Columbia SO recordings (NOT with the New York PO) , which are OOP, this Bohm is the one to have, the only one you need actually. As I've heard at least 6 other major conductors, Klemperer , Mackerraas, both Levine's etc etc.
The only 2 I kept are the Walter ,got mine from a used cd dealer in the UK online :-) and the Bohm, complete sym set, which is the way to go for Mozart fans. There's quite a few very good syms in the 1-34.
All that stuff you read about Bohm being a "kapplemiester" (germanic style/cold), old fashioned, tutonic, is very misleading. I hear nothing of the sort and wish these comments would stop.
Though I was forwarned about Bohm being off track in approach with his german orch, I sense there is some anti-german sentiments in these negative comments about Bohm. None of this criticism leveled against Bohm is factual, only a prejudice in their minds.
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Details, tempos, instrument quality, sound quality, orch size all are in perfect harmony with Mozart.
. Bohm and the Berlin show forth a understanding of Mozart that none except Walter can rival.
The Klemper/Philharmonia on TESTAMENT, not the EMI release(which are duds) are not too bad, but not in the same category as either Bohm or Walter.
I sat down one day and compred all 3, and concluded the Klemperer were not necessary , for sound issues and also not on par with Bohm's definitive recording.
EDIT: I should mention that i read on a forum recently, he recalled Bohm from his vinyl set that the performances were 'a bit dull". Bohm does not speed read. Any conductor that takes Mozart too fast is doing a disservice to these richly detailed scores. Mozart requires detailed attention, which is what Bohm brings. Yet the life is there, not dull at all.
Paul Best
Baton Rouge
[email protected]
Edit:Allright 7 of 10 have found my comments to be helpful. My best score yet on any of my reviews. Glad I could be of help, save others some $'s on avoiding un-necessary purchases.
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Summary: Efficient interpretations and lovely playing, but there's more to Mozart
Comment: I can see someone admiring these recordings, since they are very well executed and crisply presented, with no major flaws. And I can see why Mozart was considered one of Karl Bohm's best composers if you like his foursquare, unsmiling approach. Apparently many other listeners and reviewers don't demand more than what this bargain set of the last six symphonies delivers.
But Bohm's traditional Teutonic conducting sounds pretty limited to me, not because of the "authentic" movement now in vogue but because great Mozart conducting must be joyous, light on its feet, and full of wit and alertness. Bohm is brisk and efficient instead. Bruno Walter was born even earlier than Bohm, and yet he got all those things right. That's why I return to him again and again, not to this set, much as I love the Berlin Phil.
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Summary: One of my favorite Mozart recordings
Comment: Karl Bohm's famous recording of Mozart's late symphonies is one of my favorite Mozart recordings. These were recorded with the Berlin Philharmonic in the early 1960s, when Bohm (1894-1981)had the maturity of years as an opera and orchestra conductor, and applied them in the then new age of stereo to Mozart's symphonies, previously recorded by Bruno Walter, Thomas Beecham, and George Szell. Bohm believed in the use of a large orchestra to play Mozart, to the benefit of the music. There is delicacy and grace when needed, yet great power in dramatic moments which does not distract from Mozart's message. The Berlin Philharmonic strings are especially beautiful, and the recorded sound is very good: rich and full in all registers. What a contrast to the many chamber orchestra recordings of Mozart's Symphonies today, which sound puny and undernourished by comparison.
Karl Bohm later recorded Symphonies 35, 38, 39, 40, and 41 with the VIENNA PHILHARMONIC in the late 1970s nearer the end of his life. These were not as successful as the Berlin set, yet there were some beautiful moments. The Berlin Philharmonic recordings have better sound and are better played.
If you are interested in Mozart's Complete symphonies (of which this 2 disc ORIGINALS set in a part), DG also has Bohm's Berlin set (10 CDs) available via Amazon.com. It is a larger investment, but well worth it. I give these recordings the highest recommendation.
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Summary: Remarkably solid
Comment: Since childhood I have had these symphonies with Bưhm and I still enjoy listening to them, I am still not bored, and I can say that not much music has proved that solid. Perhaps I'm crazy, but the last years the symphony no. 38 has even improved in my ears. I always have imagined the last three (39, 40, 41) as orderly as a classic park. The first movement of no. 35 is famous for its counterpoint.
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Editorial Reviews:
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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 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
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