Mozart: Early Symphonies Vol 2 / Harnoncourt, Et Al

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Label
Sony Masterworks
Release Date
January 24, 2006
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS
    • PERFORMER
      Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 24, 2006
    • UPC
      828767573625
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      82876757362
    • LABEL
      Sony Masterworks
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    2. II. Andante

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    3. III. Menuetto

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    4. IV. Presto

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    5. I. Allegro assai

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    6. II. Andante grazioso

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    7. III. Finale: Presto

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    8. I. Allegro

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    9. II. Andante

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    10. III. Menuetto

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    11. IV. Presto

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    12. I. Allegro moderato

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    13. II. Andante

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    14. III. Presto

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    15. I. Allegro assai

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    16. II. Andantino grazioso

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    17. III. Presto assai

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    18. I. Molto presto -

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    19. II. Andante -

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    20. III. Allegro

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    21. I. Allegro

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    22. II. Andante grazioso

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    23. III. Presto

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    24. I. Allegro con brio

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    25. II. Andante

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    26. III. Menuetto - Trio

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    27. IV. Allegro

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    28. I. Allegro molto

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    29. II. Andantino grazioso

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    30. III. Allegro

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

    31. Minuet in C Major, K. 409

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien

      Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt


This second volume of early Mozart symphonies features a really biting, vivid performance of the "little G minor" K. 183, with its prominent writing for four horns very well realized. The other treat comes in the form of the massive (more than seven minutes) Minuet K. 409, a magnificent work for trumpets and drums whose existence is often overlooked. The other major work here is the vibrant Symphony in G K. 199, a large piece in three movements lasting more than 20 minutes, composed in 1773. The remaining pieces are less consequential, and three of the symphonies here were fashioned from opera overtures: Ascanio in Alba, Il sogno di Scipione, and La finta giardiniera. As you might expect, they are all charming, and immaculately crafted.


Harnoncourt conducts all of this music with evident affection and a welcome absence of affectation. It's fun to hear how he treats minuets: you never know how the trio will relate to its surroundings, but somehow whatever Harnoncourt does always sounds right. It almost goes without saying that the playing of the Concentus Musicus Wien is excellent; the rich, fruity quality of the woodwinds sounds particularly fine in this music, and the sonics are terrific. In short, this is a very appealing release, and it's nice to see these early symphonies coming in a two-disc-per-set format rather than a single big box. This gives you the opportunity to savor each work without feeling obligated to wade through a ton of similar-sounding stuff in one shot.
--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com