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Mozart - Symphonies 39-41 | ABC Classics ABC4812880

Mozart - Symphonies 39-41

Label: ABC Classics

Cat No: ABC4812880

Barcode: 0028948128808

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Orchestral

Release Date: 26th August 2016

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About

The Australian Chamber Orchestra, directed from the violin by Richard Tognetti, presents a triumphant account of Mozart’s three final symphonies.

Composed over the course of just six weeks, these inspirational works represent the pinnacle of artistic achievement: from the sunny lyricism of the 39th, to the tragic cast of the 40th, to the inspired invention of the 41st – the ‘Jupiter’ – they form a mighty epitaph to the work of Mozart’s musical genius.

This live recording captures the energy and vivacity of the performances given as part of the ACO’s 40th anniversary celebrations in 2015 – concerts that were described as ‘magnificent’ by The Sydney Morning Herald and ‘miraculous’ by the Daily Telegraph. The same programme was previously performed by the ACO 26 years ago, when Richard Tognetti – newly appointed as Artistic Director – performed these three symphonies under the visionary baton of early music legend Frans Brüggen.

Since its establishment in November 1975, the Australian Chamber Orchestra has become renowned globally for its inspired programming, unrivalled virtuosity, energy and individuality, showcased through an extensive and ongoing program of international touring and recordings for many of the world’s top labels.

“One thing you get with Mozart, and no other composer comes close, is dancing on your own joy.” – Richard Tognetti

Reviews

They are taken from a concert in Sydney’s City Recital Hall last year, which marked the 25th anniversary of the orchestra’s appearance under Brüggen. The approach is typically large-scale and imposing: this 21st-century fusion of modern instruments with period ideas creates a fullness of sound that sometimes belies the fact that it is a chamber orchestra …, but which is always combined with a transparency and litheness that make it constantly engaging and worthwhile. … There’s a sense, too, that these performances have been left exactly as they were on the night, without any post-concert patching, and the security and sense of ensemble in the playing are marvellous to behold – movements such as the finales of the E flat Symphony K543 and the C major Jupiter K551 are breathtakingly nimble, with every detail perfectly defined. … What you have here is one of the greatest chamber orchestras in the world at its most joyous and inspirational.  Andrew Clements (Disc of the Week)
The Guardian 12 October 2016

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