Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Sir Charles Mackerras - Mozart Symphonies 29, 31…

Released: 15/03/2010 Linn

Award-winning double-act Sir Charles Mackerras and Scottish Chamber Orchestra reunite for a second collection of Mozart recordings. A meticulous Mozart scholar, Sir Charles researched yet further to fortify his long-term engagement with the composer’s symphonies. For more information visit: http://www.sco.org.uk/ Buy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003153ZEE?ie=UTF8&tag=cultur00-21&linkCode=as2&ca… Watch:

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100%

Guardian“Highly recommended...” The SCO's glorious playing is enhanced by Linn's admirable recording technique, which enables us to experience the close-quarter intimacy Mozart's audiences would have enjoyed...

80 %

The Times“Everything comes stamped with character, intelligence and beauty...” Linn Records’ recipe isn’t abstruse. It just needs an 84-year-old conductor with lifelong experience of Mozart, teamed with a youthful, highly skilled and sympathetic orchestra with many shared Mozart experiences...

allmusic“Not yet reviewed”

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90%

The Independent“Few recordings have the authority and warmth of this release...” Tart natural trumpets and secco kettle-drums add a tang of authenticity, while the mellow woodwind sweeten the mix. Hackneyed to say that such familiar music sounds fresh, but it does...

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