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Mozart: Early Symphonies

Nikolaus Harnoncourt

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Because Mozart's earliest symphonies are performed less often than the later masterpieces and are consequently underrepresented on disc, Nikolaus Harnoncourt's period performances with Concentus Musicus Wien may have an added value beyond sheer musical excellence. Much has been written about how these works are miraculous manifestations of the young Mozart's genius, and their consistently high quality obviates criticism for their few shortcomings. But these symphonies really do sound magical and even startling in Harnoncourt's vital renditions, and Concentus Musicus delivers them with boisterous enthusiasm and full bow, with absolutely no precious Rococo affectations. Brisk tempi, tight ensemble playing and the clear timbres of original instruments contribute to the authenticity of the performances, but these may count less than the gusto, humor, and freshness that the musicians display in each work. The woodwinds and horns are especially robust and earthy, and Harnoncourt draws out their distinctive colors and striking rhythms to contrast them more effectively with the strings. Deutsche Harmonia Mundi's sound is immaculate, without doubt the best the label can offer, and the acoustics of Kasino Zögernitz are ideal for balance and resonance. This double disc is highly recommended.

© TiVo

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Nikolaus Harnoncourt

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Symphony No. 1 in E-Flat Major, K. 16 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

1
I. Molto allegro
00:07:12

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

2
II. Andante
00:05:08

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

3
III. Presto
00:01:27

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 4 in D Major, K. 19 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

4
I. Allegro
00:02:31

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

5
II. Andante
00:03:49

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

6
III. Presto
00:02:54

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 4a in F Major, K. 19a (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

7
I. Allegro assai
00:05:55

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

8
II. Andante
00:04:38

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

9
III. Presto
00:02:20

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, K. 22 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

10
I. Allegro
00:02:48

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

11
II. Andante
00:02:10

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

12
III. Allegro molto
00:01:14

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 7a in G Major, K. 45a "Lambach" (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

13
I. Allegro maestoso
00:05:30

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

14
II. Andante
00:06:45

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

15
III. Presto
00:02:22

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 6 in F Major, K. 43 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

16
I. Allegro
00:06:23

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

17
II. Andante
00:05:58

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

18
III. Menuetto
00:02:15

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

19
IV. Allegro
00:03:49

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

DISC 2

Symphony No. 7 in D Major, K. 45 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

1
I. Molto allegro
00:02:37

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

2
II. Andante
00:02:08

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

3
III. Menuetto
00:03:51

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

4
IV. Molto allegro
00:02:41

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 43 in F Major, K. 76 (K. 42a) (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

5
I. Allegro maestoso
00:04:53

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

6
II. Andante
00:03:04

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

7
III. Menuetto
00:03:15

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

8
IV. Allegro
00:03:20

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 55 in B-Flat Major, K. 45b (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

9
I. Allegro
00:02:16

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

10
II. Andante
00:03:31

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

11
III. Menuetto
00:03:07

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

12
IV. Allegro
00:03:56

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 8 in D Major, K. 48 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

13
I. Allegro
00:04:40

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

14
II. Andante
00:02:25

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

15
III. Menuetto
00:04:06

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

16
IV. Molto allegro
00:03:27

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Symphony No. 9 in C Major, K. 73 (75a) (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

17
I. Allegro
00:03:24

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

18
II. Andante
00:03:59

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

19
III. Menuetto
00:02:36

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

20
IV. Molto allegro
00:01:50

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor, Main Artist, Conductor - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Concentus Musicus Wien, Associated Performer - Michael Brammann, Recording Engineer - René Möller, Assistant Engineer - Julian Schwenkner, Assistant Engineer

(P) 2004 Sony Music Entertainment

Album review

Because Mozart's earliest symphonies are performed less often than the later masterpieces and are consequently underrepresented on disc, Nikolaus Harnoncourt's period performances with Concentus Musicus Wien may have an added value beyond sheer musical excellence. Much has been written about how these works are miraculous manifestations of the young Mozart's genius, and their consistently high quality obviates criticism for their few shortcomings. But these symphonies really do sound magical and even startling in Harnoncourt's vital renditions, and Concentus Musicus delivers them with boisterous enthusiasm and full bow, with absolutely no precious Rococo affectations. Brisk tempi, tight ensemble playing and the clear timbres of original instruments contribute to the authenticity of the performances, but these may count less than the gusto, humor, and freshness that the musicians display in each work. The woodwinds and horns are especially robust and earthy, and Harnoncourt draws out their distinctive colors and striking rhythms to contrast them more effectively with the strings. Deutsche Harmonia Mundi's sound is immaculate, without doubt the best the label can offer, and the acoustics of Kasino Zögernitz are ideal for balance and resonance. This double disc is highly recommended.

© TiVo

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