Description
Masterworks of Genius: Mozart's Majestic Jupiter and Lively Paris Symphonies with Riccardo Muti CD
UPC: 028944212624
MPN: 442 126-2 PH
Brand Name: PHILIPS Digital Classics
Overview: An Essential Digital Recording of Mozart's Final and Parisian Symphonies
Experience two pillars of the symphonic repertoire—Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's magnificent Symphony No. 41 in C Major, KV 551, "Jupiter", and the elegant Symphony No. 31 in D Major, KV 297, "Paris"—in this acclaimed digital recording. This CD features the world-renowned Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic) under the baton of Italian maestro Riccardo Muti. The "Jupiter" is Mozart's final and grandest symphony, a testament to his genius, while the "Paris" symphony is an earlier, vibrant work reflecting the influence of the French capital. Recorded in the Musikverein in Vienna, this album presents definitive, high-quality performances that are essential for any collector of Classical-era orchestral music and those seeking the best digital recordings of Mozart's symphonies.
Product Features
- Format: Compact Disc (CD), Digital Recording (DDD)
- Genre: Classical Music, Symphonic, Classical Era
- Style: Orchestral, Symphonies
- Audio: Stereo Digital
- Running Time: 57'52" (Total playing-time)
- Compositions: Symphony No. 41 in C, KV 551 "Jupiter"; Symphony No. 31 in D, KV 297 "Paris".
- Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic)
- Conductor: Riccardo Muti
- Recording Location: Musikverein, Vienna
- Recording Date: June 1993
Interesting Facts: Jupiter's Legacy and Muti's Mozart
The "Jupiter" Symphony (KV 551), composed in 1788, represents the pinnacle of the Classical symphonic form, particularly its complex and triumphant final movement, a five-voice fugato considered a marvel of contrapuntal writing. It received its nickname after Mozart's death. In contrast, the earlier "Paris" Symphony (KV 297) was commissioned in 1778 for the Concert Spirituel in Paris and features the larger forces and "surprise" effects characteristic of the French capital's taste at the time. Riccardo Muti, known for his powerful yet refined interpretations, served as Principal Conductor of the Wiener Philharmoniker's annual Salzburg Festival concerts, a collaboration that highlights his deep connection to the Viennese classical tradition. This recording showcases the legendary rich tone and precision of the Vienna Philharmonic.
Track Listing
| Track | Composition / Movement | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Symphony No. 41 in C, KV 551 «Jupiter» | ||
| 1 | 1. Allegro vivace | 11'37" |
| 2 | 2. Andante cantabile | 11'40" |
| 3 | 3. Menuetto. Allegretto | 4'56" |
| 4 | 4. Molto allegro | 11'46" |
| Symphony No. 31 in D, KV 297 «Paris» | ||
| 5 | 1. Allegro assai | 7'44" |
| 6 | 2. Andante | 5'44" |
| 7 | 3. Allegro | 3'50" |
Publishers
- Record Label: PHILIPS Digital Classics
- Copyright: 1994 Philips Classics Productions
- Production: Artist & repertoire production: Costa Pilavachi
- Recording Producer/Engineer: Volker Straus, Cees Heijkoop, Willem van Leeuwen, Evert Menting
- Manufacturing: Made in Germany (Printed in Germany)
- Distributed by: UNIVERSAL MUSIC
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