Mozart Sym 41

Tom Martin -- Mon, 01/30/2006 - 13:33

Any recommendations on the best version of Mozart's 41st symphony?

Jonathan Valin -- Mon, 01/30/2006 - 17:23

Since the “Jupiter” Symphony has been played and recorded by virtual every major conductor and orchestra, it is tough to pick a single “best” performance. My favorites in stereo are the Klemperer/Philharmonia [EMI Classics CDM 567334], the Szell/Cleveland [Columbia MS-6969, LP; Sony B00005YNH6 CD], and the Leinsdorf/Boston Symphony Orchestra [RCA LSC-2694, LP], although there are also excellent recordings from Böhm, Krips, Karajan, Walter, and many, many others on LP and CD.

The Klemperer and Leinsdorf have good sound (the Klemperer was recorded in Kingsway Hall in 1960). The Szell is less robust sonically, although the playing of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra is superb. (Szell and the Cleveland were once widely regarded as the best Haydn/Mozart orchestra in the world.)

Jim Hannon -- Tue, 01/31/2006 - 02:42

"Best" is certainly subject to interpretation and is not without controversy. Some abhor any deviation from a strict reading (if you're one of them, try the Krips). Others demand original instruments (if that's you, try the Collegium Aureum recordings). However, I prefer recordings with less rigid interpretations.

In any case, there are several recordings with good sonics. If you don't mind "reissues," I like the Speakers Corner Giulini LP with the New Philharmonia on Decca and the King(?) Super Analogue London reissue with Van Karajan and the Vienna Phil.

Although I have several others in my collection (Boult, Marriner, Ludwig, Maier, etc.), the one that some folks suggest is 'the best" is the 1974 Jochum with the BSO. Unfortunately, I haven't heard it.

Good luck.
Jim

jorgealarcon -- Fri, 12/23/2011 - 12:59

I agree that the sound quality is remarkable from Hayda/Mozart orchestra.

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