Mozart Edition 1 Les 50 Symphonies: A Wild Ride Through Classical Genius
Alright, buckle up. If you’re here for some sugar-coated praise of Mozart’s Les 50 Symphonies, this ain’t it. This 1979 release is like a heavyweight boxing match—brilliant but exhausting. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart didn’t just write music; he unleashed storms of sound that still slap listeners across the face centuries later. And with conductors like Josef Krips and Sir Neville Marriner at the helm? Yeah, it’s a knockout punch.
First off, let’s talk about Sinfonie Nr. 40 G-moll Kv 550. This track sticks in your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. The opening slams into your ears with an urgency that feels almost punk rock. It’s not soft or polite—it grabs you by the collar and screams, “Listen to me!” Every note brims with emotion, raw and unfiltered. You can practically hear Mozart sweating over his quill pen as he scribbled this masterpiece. It’s dark, brooding, and chaotic in all the right ways. When the violins kick in, they don’t just play—they attack. Honestly, if this symphony doesn’t make your heart race, check your pulse.
Then there’s Sinfonie Nr. 38 D-dur Kv 504 “Prager”. This one hits different. Where Symphony No. 40 punches you in the gut, Prager wraps itself around your soul like a warm blanket...with spikes hidden inside. The first movement builds anticipation—you think it’s gonna go one way, then BAM, it twists into something unexpected. That’s Mozart for ya—always keeping you guessing. The second movement sneaks up on you with its calm beauty, but don’t get too comfy. By the time the finale kicks in, you’re swept away in a whirlwind of energy. Listening to this feels like being caught in a storm while somehow loving every second of it.
Now, credit where it’s due—the orchestras crush it. The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and Concertgebouworkest bring their A-game, delivering performances so sharp they could cut glass. Krips and Marriner clearly knew how to wrangle these beasts of classical music into submission. Even the liner notes from Alfred Beaujean add depth without sounding pretentious—a rare win.
But let’s be real: fifty symphonies? That’s a lot. Like, who sits down and listens to all fifty in one go? Not me. Some tracks blend together after a while, no matter how hard I try to stay focused. Still, the highlights are worth slogging through the quieter moments.
Here’s the kicker: listening to this album made me realize something kinda messed up. Mozart was only human, right? But hearing these symphonies back-to-back makes him seem more like a goddamn alien sent to Earth to show us mere mortals what genius really looks like. Like, did he even sleep? Or did he just churn out bangers nonstop until his candle burned out?
So yeah, Mozart Edition 1 Les 50 Symphonies isn’t perfect. It’s long, intense, and occasionally overwhelming. But damn if it doesn’t leave a mark. If you’ve got the patience (and maybe a strong cup of coffee), dive in. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you when you start questioning your own existence halfway through.
Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth, we should blast Symphony No. 40 at them. Either they’ll surrender immediately or finally understand why humans are worth saving. Your move, extraterrestrials.
Andantino Grazioso (2. Satz Der Originalfassung Kv 132
Adagio - Allegro
Sinfonie Nr. 12 G-dur Kv 110
Andante Moderato
Sinfonie Nr. 42 F-dur Kv 75
(Andante)
Sinfonie Nr. 40 G-moll Kv 550
Menuetto Allegretto)
Sinfonie Nr. 29 A-dur Kv 201
Sinfonie Nr. 6 F-dur Kv 43
Allegro Assai
Allegro Molto
Andante Cantabile
Sinfonie Nr. 28 C-dur Kv 200
Allegro
Sinfonie D-dur (Ouverture Zu "La Finta Giardiniera" Kv 196 Und Finale Kv 121)
Presto
Andante Di Molto
Sinfonie Nr. 32 G-dur Kv 318 Allegro Spiritoso - Andante - Tempo I
Andante Zu Kv 297 (Erstausgabe Der 2. Fassung)
Finale (Allegro Assai)
Finale (Presto)
Allegro Vivace
Menuetto (Allegretto)
Sinfonie Nr. 14 A-dur Kv 114
Sinfonie D-dur Kv 45 (Spater Verwendet Als Ouverture Zu "La Finta Semplice
Andantino
Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
Sinfonie Nr. 21 A-dur Kv 134
Sinfonie Nr. 4 D-dur Kv 19
Sinfonie Nr. 38 D-dur Kv 504 "Prager"
Sinfonie D-dur Kv 141a (Ouverture Zu "Il Sogno Di Scipione" Kv 126 Und Finale Kv 163)
Sinfonie Nr. 30 D-dur Kv 202
Finale (Allegro)
Sinfonie G-dur "Neue Lambacher"
Andantino Grazioso
Sinfonie Nr. 33 B-dur Kv 319
Sinfonie Nr. 24 B-dur Kv 182
Sinfonie Nr. 22 C-dur Kv 162
Sinfonie Nr. 47 D-dur Kv 97
Sinfonie Nr. 41 C-dur Kv 551 "Jupiter"
Sinfonie Nr. 15 G-dur Kv 124
Allegro Con Brio
Sinfonie D-dur (Ouverture Und Andante Grazioso Aus "Ascanio In Alba" Kv 111 Und Finale Kv 120)
Sinfonie Nr. 5 B-dur Kv 22
Molto Allegro
Finale (Allegro Vivace)
Sinfonie Nr. 8 D-dur Kv 48
Allegro Maestoso
Sinfonie Nr. 27 G-dur Kv 199
Sinfonie Nr. 44 D-dur Kv 81
Probe Zum 1. Satz: Allegro Assai
10:53
Sinfonie Nr. 18 F-dur Kv 130
Molto Presto
Sinfonie Nr. 43 F-dur Kv 76
Sinfonie Nr. 45 D-dur Kv 95
Sinfonie Nr. 23 D-dur Kv 181 Allegro Spiritoso - Andantino Grazioso - Presto Assai
Allegro Moderato
Sinfonie Nr. 7a G-dur Kv 45a (Anh. 221) "Alte Lambacher"
Sinfonie Nr. 1 Es-dur Kv 16
(Allegro)
Andante Con Moto
Sinfonie Nr. 46 C-dur Kv 96
Sinfonie Nr. 16 C-dur Kv 128
Presto Assai
Ouverture (Allegro)
Andante Grazioso
Allegro Spiritoso
Sinfonie Nr. 26 Es-dur Kv 184
Sinfonie Nr. 55 B-dur Kv 45b (Anh. 214)
Probe Zum 2. Satz: Andante Moderato
10:04
Sinfonie Nr. 20 D-dur Kv 133
Sinfonie Nr. 39 Es-dur Kv 543
Sinfonie C-dur (Ouverture Zu "Il Re Pastore" Kv 208 Und Finale Kv 102)
Sinfonie Nr. 31 D-dur Kv 197 "Pariser"
Sinfonie Nr. 35 D-dur Kv 385 "Haffner"
Sinfonie Nr. 17 G-dur Kv 129
Sinfonie Nr. 9 C-dur Kv 73
Sinfonie Nr. 2 G-moll Kv 183
Menuetto
Sinfonie Nr. 13 F-dur Kv 112
Sinfonie Nr. 19 Es-dur Kv 132
Sinfonie Nr. 11 D-dur Kv 84
Sinfonie Nr. 10 G-dur Kv 74
Allegro Con Spirito
Andante
Sinfonie Nr. 34 C-dur Kv 338
Andante Un Poco Allegretto
Sinfonie Nr. 36 C-dur Kv 425 "Linzer"
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Formats
16 × Vinyl
LP
Stereo Box Set
Compilation Vinyl
Single Sided
Credits
Role
Credit
Composed By
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor
Josef Krips (tracks: Q1 to HH3), Sir Neville Marriner (tracks: A1 to P7)
Liner Notes
Alfred Beaujean
Orchestra
Concertgebouworkest (tracks: Q1 to GG5), The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (tracks: A1 to P7)
Notes
French cover version
LPs Category : 6598 589 to 604
Includes a single-sided bonus LP with Category 6598 651: rehearsal for Symphony 33, movements 1 to 3
16 Pages Booklet
Interesting fact about Album
Did you know that the "Mozart Edition 1 Les 50 Symphonies" is a massive collection of Mozart’s symphonic works, featuring performances by two legendary orchestras? The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the Concertgebouworkest brought these pieces to life under the batons of conductors like Sir Neville Marriner and Josef Krips. What’s fascinating is that this 1979 release includes not just the famous symphonies, like the "Jupiter" and "Haffner," but also lesser-known gems and alternate versions of movements. It’s like a treasure chest for classical music lovers, offering a deeper dive into Mozart’s genius beyond the hits.
