Played faster than usual. And I think, that's good! Actually, this symphony conveys a certain amount of aggressivness behind it's beauty. An angry man, hold back by society's conventions.
Agreed as far as tempo. love the song, love classical music, LOVE MOZART!!! I wish I could have met him... I wonder if he was nice or snobby...? Oh well, i don't care!
@SilenceTheQuiet just from things I've read, he could be a bit arrogant because, obviously, he knew what he was capable of and that there really was no one that could match him on most things. but i agree, I LOVE HIS MUSIC!
More or less a historically correct tempo( i own a recording that is minisculely slower). I love the crispness of this version as well as the timbre of the woodwinds. Bravo Mackerras on this one!
Mackerras is usually good for a scholarly tempo. I consider him one of the best current conductors, even though he doesn't conduct the most prestigious orchestras in the world.
The tempo is not on the point, it is about 110/100. But what the heck!
Kissinpoika 2 months ago
I will have to bookmark this
Kissinpoika 2 months ago
--Gorgeousness & Gorgocity--
kristijanzus 5 months ago
Played faster than usual. And I think, that's good! Actually, this symphony conveys a certain amount of aggressivness behind it's beauty. An angry man, hold back by society's conventions.
flippert0 8 months ago
Perfect tempo. Fast enough to feel urgent, but slow enough that the the original theme does not feel like it contains grace notes. :)
wierdo1232123 10 months ago
Agreed as far as tempo. love the song, love classical music, LOVE MOZART!!! I wish I could have met him... I wonder if he was nice or snobby...? Oh well, i don't care!
SilenceTheQuiet 1 year ago 3
@SilenceTheQuiet just from things I've read, he could be a bit arrogant because, obviously, he knew what he was capable of and that there really was no one that could match him on most things. but i agree, I LOVE HIS MUSIC!
wolflover8765 1 month ago in playlist Mozart Symphony No. 40
For me, the best tempo. Bring to light the true spirit and dynamism of Mozart's music. thanks.
marnikchoto 1 year ago 2
Sad, the harpsichord is hardly audible; It's amazing how it adds to it though.
Leitilumo 2 years ago
@Leitilumo It isn't really correct to have basso continuo/harpsichord this late in the era I don't really think ... they had been lost earlier on
rossyxan 3 weeks ago
More or less a historically correct tempo( i own a recording that is minisculely slower). I love the crispness of this version as well as the timbre of the woodwinds. Bravo Mackerras on this one!
Silverlin212 2 years ago 2
Mackerras is usually good for a scholarly tempo. I consider him one of the best current conductors, even though he doesn't conduct the most prestigious orchestras in the world.
stovebags 2 years ago
I love it, very interesting interpretation of the 40th. I usually prefer it slower but I think this turns out just right.
Gwydion415 2 years ago 5
perfect tempo
BoggiDTerminator 2 years ago 12