The aam and hogwood make every effort to recreate these works as mozart would have heard them. Hogwood and the academy of ancient music, leader jaap schroder, understanding of mozarts symphonies is marvellous especially in the early symphonies. Mozart symphonies the classical music guide forums. Most do not address the mozart symphonies that are considered doubtful or that fall outside the accepted canon of numbers 141, and few more contain orchestral mozart works related to his symphonic output but are technically not symphonies.
A mozart it is no minor challenge to have to select the best of his symphonic oeuvre. His symphonies are among his greatest achievements, a consummate blend of dazzling invention and tender lyricism. Mozart symphony 40 by columbia university orchestra. If rene jacobs records the rest of mozarts symphonies after he completes the operas, then i would say that is. In addition to the variety of music streams we have, were proud to offer features like the one youre reading right now. Mozart the symphonies hogwood 19 cds download buy now. The symphonies nos 141, plus 27 other symphonic works aam schroder hogwood music. If rene jacobs records the rest of mozarts symphonies after he completes the operas, then i would say that is a must have. But i will endeavor to explain why this is the best single box of all mozart symphonies. Discussion in music corner started by mdekoning, feb 3, 20. Conducted by christopher hogwood, periodinstrument orchestra based in cambridge, the academy of ancient music performs wolfgang amadeus mozarts symphony no.
But honestly, ive listened to it too little to recommend it as a set. The symphonies hogwood, academy of ancient music composers. Download mozart the symphonies torrent or any other torrent from audio other direct download via magnet link. Complete haydn symphonies the classical music guide forums. If it is complete sets of the symphonies you are after, then mackerras and the prague chamber orchestra is the one to go for if you want modern instruments. Possibly one of the most massive undertakings ever done, this is a must. Decca this month february 1998, releases the 8th volume of the academy of ancient musics complete set of the same symphonies, directed by christopher hogwood. I will let my brethren explain the difference of the green, the blue, and platinum this new set. Mozarts symphonic output is very well documented on disc. With the early mozart symphonies the predominant impression given by hogwood is often that was. Decca classics decca in white uppercase on a blueoverred rectangular block. The symphonies there is a great deal of music to be enjoyed in these sets of mozarts symphonies, not only the most familiar late compositions, and i have explored and enjoyed them over the years and continue to discover new joys in mozarts music each time.
Conducted by christopher hogwood, periodinstrument orchestra based in cambridge, england, the academy of ancient music performs wolfgang amadeus mozarts symphony no. Download mozart the complete symphonies hogwood torrent or any other torrent from category. I have copies of the hogwoodacademy of ancient music versions of the mozart symphonies19 cds worth. A symphonies complete 11cd boxset one of the supreme musical geniuses and most loved composers of all time, mozart wrote prolifically and excelled in every genre to which he turned his hand.
Where the original complete mozart focussed on the imposing philips stable of artists academy of st. If your complete mozart really has to be hip, id go for hogwood. Mozart wrote this symphony in salzburg during the first weeks of 1772, when he was 16 years old. Quiz can you guess this moviedownload philips complete mozart edition 180 cds mp3, 192kbps torrent. Here the light textures, and fast tempi brings out the melodies in the andantes and the other movements. Hogwoods set, however, contains everything of mozarts symphonic or nearsymphonic music excepting most opera overtures, dances, and divertimenti as was understood at the time of its release in 1997. I also have the recordings that brilliant classics included in their complete mozart box set and theyre nice.
The mozart symphonies, complete, hogwood on period. Using the brisket pace suggested by malloch, the mozart symphonies have a new sense of proportion that is tighter and leaner. Many complete collections of this cycle omit symphony no. Wolfgang amadeus mozart the academy of ancient music. Mozart was an operatic composer, in my opinion, and the real drama of his music comes out best in the 45 symphony box set that fischer conducted. The symphonies by wolfgang amadeus mozart, christopher hogwood, the academy of ancient music from amazons classical music store. Whats the best overall complete mozart symphonies set. A note on the autograph manuscript indicates that it might have. I am inclined to greet the venture with enthusiasm and delight. Prague was the first city to recognize mozarts genius in his own lifetime, and he. Wolfgang amadeus mozart the symphonies the academy of ancient music jaap schroeder christopher hogwood. The symphonies, performed by the academy of ancient music under christopher hogwood, is the ne plus ultra of mozart symphony sets. Leopold mozart 1719 1787 wolfgang amadeus mozart 1756 1791 label.
It is tempting to simply choose the last symphonies that mozart wrote but this would be at the expense of earlier and i would argue equally important works. Get acquainted with our picks for the 20 essential mozart recordings. The prague chamber orchestra has a special way with mozart. The mozart symphonies, complete, hogwood on period instruments. I tend to put on one or two cds every couple of months, so i havent done the marathonlisteningandcomparing required for intelligent discussion. The ubiquitous masterpieces of his middle and later symphonies have been recorded far and wide by orchestras the world over and are included in almost every season program, regardless of location. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I remember hogwood being far more expressive than pinnock. What are the best complete symphony collections for mozart.