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Sat, 02 Sep 2006
Mozart Symphonies
Mozart, Symphonies 40 and 41
Les Musiciens du Louvre
Marc Minkowski
LP, Archiv Production
Here are two of Mozart's most famous and most performed
symphonies. Funnily enough, for those who think of "the light
and airy grace" of Mozart, these two are not really examples
of that: They are more on the cusp to Beethoven and the Romantics.
The popularity is thus easy to explain -- modern audiences are
mostly in thrall to the Romantics. If you, like me, consider
that they are largely pompous and overblown, and make too
much noise altogether, then there are still reasons to have
these two in your collection.
What are they? Sorry, it's just a rule. You should have got
the card with the rule on it when you bought your first
classical CD. There are other rules as well which I'll reveal
in due course. Beyond stupid rules, there is also the fact that
these pieces are examplars of skill in the art of composition,
and besides, they are not quite Romantic.
Also, Les Musiciens du Louvre (who actually have Grenoble
as their base) have produced a recording with great panache so
if you already have this (and some performances are turgid)
you should have a listen and see what you think.
(Baron K)
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