Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Molto Allegro
2. Andante
3. Presto
4. Allegro Assai
5. Andante
6. Presto
7. Allegro
8. Andante
9. Presto
10. Allegro
11. Andante
12. Molto Allegro
13. Allegro Maestoso
14. Andante
15. Presto
16. Allegro
17. Andante
18. Menuetto - Trio
19. Allegro

Disc 2:

1. Molto Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto - Trio
4. Molto Allegro
5. Allegro
6. Andante
7. Menuetto - Trio
8. Molto Allegro
9. Allegro
10. Andante
11. Menuetto - Trio
12. Molto Allegro
13. Allegro Maestoso
14. Andante
15. Menuetto - Trio
16. Allegro
17. Allegro
18. Andante
19. Menuetto - Trio
20. Allegro
21. Allegro
22. Andante
23. Allegro Molto

Disc 3:

1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto - Trio
4. Presto
5. Allegro
6. Andante
7. Menuetto - Trio
8. Allegro
9. Allegro
10. Andante
11. Allegro
12. Allegro
13. Andante
14. Menuetto - Trio
15. Allegro Molto
16. Allegro
17. Andantino
18. Menuetto - Trio
19. Allegro
20. Allegro
21. Andante
22. Menuetto - Trio
23. Molto Allegro

Disc 4:

1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Allegro
4. Allegro
5. Andante
6. Menuetto - Trio
7. Allegro
8. Allegro
9. Andante
10. Menuetto - Trio
11. Molto Allegro
12. Allegro Moderato
13. Andante
14. Menuetto - Trio
15. Molto Allegro
16. Allegro
17. Andante
18. Menuetto - Trio
19. Presto

Disc 5:

1. Allegro Maestoso
2. Andante Grazioso
3. Allegro
4. Allegro
5. Andante
6. Allegro
7. Allegro
8. Andantino Grazioso
9. Menuetto - Trio
10. Molto Allegro
11. Allegro
12. Andante
13. Menuetto - Trio
14. Allegro
15. Molto Presto
16. Andante
17. Allegro

Disc 6:

1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto - Trio
4. (Allegro)
5. Allegro
6. Andante
7. Menuetto - Trio
8. Allegro
9. Allegro Assai
10. Andantino Grazioso
11. Presto Assai
12. Allegro Spiritoso
13. Andantino Grazioso
14. Presto Assai
15. Allegro
16. Andantino Grazioso
17. Presto

Disc 7:

1. Allegro Spiritoso
2. Andantino Grazioso
3. Allegro
4. Allegro Con Brio
5. Andante
6. Menuetto - Trio
7. Allegro
8. Molto Allegro
9. Andantino Con Moto
10. Menuetto - Trio
11. Presto
12. Allegro Assai
13. Andante
14. Allegro

Disc 8:

1. Allegro Moderato
2. Andante
3. Menuetto - Trio
4. Allegro Con Spirito
5. Allegro Spiritoso
6. Andante
7. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
8. Presto
9. Allegro Assai
10. Andante Moderato
11. Menuetto - Trio
12. Allegro Assai

Disc 9:

1. Allegro Spiritoso
2. Andante
3. Tempo Primo
4. Allegro Vivace
5. Andante Di Molto Piu Tosto Allegretto
6. Finale: Allegro Vivace
7. Allegro Con Spirito
8. Andante
9. Menuetto - Trio
10. Presto
11. Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
12. Andante
13. Menuetto - Trio
14. Presto

Disc 10:

1. Adagio - Allegro
2. Andante
3. Presto
4. Adagio - Allegro
5. Andante Con Moto
6. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
7. Finale: Allegro

Disc 11:

1. Molto Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
4. Allegro Assai
5. Allegro Vivace
6. Andante Cantabile
7. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
8. Molto Allegro

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44529 in Music
• Released on: 2002-10-08
• Number of discs: 11
• Format: Box set
• Dimensions: .73 pounds

Customer Reviews

Sometimes Less Is More
I have to disagree with the Michael B Richman review regarding the comparison of this excellent set to the Hogwood/AAM box. Being a certifiable period-instrument geek, I feel that, although this set is less inclusive, it contains all the most important works and there's really no comparison between them in terms of quality. I am a big fan of both of these ensembles and in fact I own both of these box sets, so I've been able to compare them. The AAM have some trouble with their intonation (this is one of their earliest efforts - they've since fixed the problem in later recordings) and in fact sound downright sour on occassion. I still enjoy it, but this newer set by Pinnock retains all the period-instrument clarity, but with a far more refined and richer sound, especially in the string tone. And the digital recording is excellent while the Hogwood set is mostly analog (although the transfers are first-rate). Bottom line - I like both sets, but if you're looking for one set of Mozart symphonies on period instruments, Pinnock's is the better choice. It may even please some of those whose preference is for modern instruments.

Excellent technical recording with period instruments
I own both this set and the Hogwood set. This set is miked very closely and sounds much brighter (and louder) than the Hogwood. In fact, the technical aspects of this recording make this set sound much heavier (and modern) than the Hogwood although both use period instruments. If you're looking for a light and airy approach to Mozart, you should probably look to the Hogwood although the sound is a bit thin in some passages. Although this set is certainly excellent, the recording makes it sound very much like a modern orchestra. That is not necessarily bad, but many people who enjoy authentic instruments prefer the lighter approach. I would strongly suggest you listen to samples of both sets prior to purchase.

The finest authentic instrument set of Mozart's Symphonies
My wife and I were married at Mirabel Palace in Salzburg "The City of Mozart", so of course Mozart's music holds a special place in my heart. I must agree with the reviewer below: Pinnock/English Concert have the superior sound over Hogwood/Academy of Ancient Music. Although not as extensive (48 symphonies on 11 CD's as opposed to Hogwood's 72 tracks on 19 CD's) this contains all the essential Mozart symphonies that one could hope for, and the price is accordingly less (around $80 as opposed to $150). The Hogwood cycle are analog recordings (digitally mastered) from the 80's when all the sound bugs from authentic instruments had not been completely worked out yet. The Pinnock cycle are superb digital recordings from 1993-95, presenting a vivid "sound stage" where you feel as if this sublime orchestra is playing right there in your room. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!