W. A. MOZART

 

Symphonies Nos. 38 – 41

 

Symphony No. 38 in D major (‘Prague’), K.504

Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, K.543

Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K.550

Symphony No. 41 in C major (‘Jupiter’), K.551

 

Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Sir Charles Mackerras

 

This eagerly anticipated addition to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra series sees Mozart specialist Sir Charles Mackerras deliver a truly memorable recording of Mozart’s four last symphonies.

 

The ‘Vienna’ Symphonies show Mozart at his most diverse, both in musical content and in orchestral colouration. Notable firsts include Mozart’s use of clarinets rather then traditional oboes as the main woodwind instrument in Symphony No. 39 and the introduction of a new orchestral colour in the form of muted violins in the ‘Jupiter’.

 

Sir Charles Mackerras, the SCO’s Conductor Laureate, has produced numerous award-winning recordings, performed fifty times at the Edinburgh Festival and in 2005 was the first recipient of the ‘Queen’s Medal for Music’.

 

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra has a large UK-based fan base following performances throughout Scotland and regular appearances at the Edinburgh, St Magnus and Aldeburgh Festivals, the BBC Proms and on BBC Radio 3.

 

“Mackerras's performance is as thrilling as one would expect from this great Mozart conductor.” The Sunday Times.

 

“Simply the excellent performance you would expect from the SCO under Sir Charles Mackerras.” The Sunday Herald.

 

Linn Records 2 SACD’s CKD308