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The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields performs Mozart's Symphonies under the direction of Neville Marriner, the same musicians who gave us the soundtrack to the motion pisture Amadeus.
- 12 Compact Discs
- Liner notes
- Sturdy outer case
Mozart: Symphonies [Box Set] Reviews
Mozart: Symphonies [Box Set] Reviews
| 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful By Neal Harrington "expert marksman" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews This review is from: Mozart: Symphonies [Box Set] (Audio CD) As the liner notes suggest, Mozart's symphonies may not be as accomplished as his operas and piano concertos. They do, however, capture wonderfully his remarkable development. The early symphonies, in particular, provide an exhilarating document of the young composer's discovery of his passion for music.And these beautifully-remastered recordings are magisterial, articulate, and soaring. Marriner clearly has an exceptional, intuitive understanding of these works and conducts The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with remarkable restraint and control, demanding of his musicians perfection. At the same time, these performances are spirited and overflow with joy and elation. Marriner's tempi and dynamics seem perfect, capturing the compelling force of the more dramatic movements and giving the slow movements an exquisite, gossamer finish. Where he seems to take minor liberties, they are not intrusive or cloying, but rather stop you in your tracks and at times take... Read more 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Mozart: Symphonies [Box Set] (Audio CD) Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields always does a very creditable job of providing a realistic and crisp sound for listeners to absorb and enjoy. Personally, I have been playing this set in my office for a few weeks now and have received several complements from people who do not even fully appreciate classical music. What is it about Mozart that brings out the best in people? |
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