Artist(s): Conductor – Peter Maag
Orchestra – The London Symphony Orchestra
Recording Info: Recorded by Decca 24&26-28 Jan 1959 Kingsway Hall
Producer: Erik Smith
Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson
1 Symphony No. 32 In G Major, K.318 9:43
Symphony No. 38 In D Major, K.504 (The Prague)
2 Adagio-Allegro 13:38
3 Andante 14:43
4 Finale-Presto 5:21
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Very beautiful interpretation and terrific transfer


A classic, long treasured performance
This is delightful "big band" Mozart performed by a master interpreter of his symphonies, Peter Maag. The Symphony 38, "Prague", is a celebrated Decca recording and the sound engineering by Kenneth Wilkinson is justly acclaimed. But it is Maag's performance that holds one's attention - at turns thrilling, gracious and dazzling, this is a performance I have long treasured. It is such a great pleasure to find it in this superb reissue from HDTT. The sonics of this transfer are indeed a treasure, they do Kenneth Wilkinson proud! Why not five stars? The sonics lack just that tiny smidgeon of "aliveness" and "transparency" that mark the best of HDTT's transfers. But, don't let that dissuade you. This DXD release is a wonderful reissue to have available; I can't imagine one can find it in better sonics.


A pleasure to have these wonderful performances once again in excellent sonics
It is such a great pleasure having this wonderful Peter Maag recording returned to life in this excellent transfer. Not only are these great performances, this is a marvelous example of the recording skills of Kenneth Wilkinson. The sound quality from Kingsway Hall is fresh and alive, with excellent detail and transparency. Simply an excellent transfer from HDTT. Note that these performances are full-throated modern orchestra performances, but with a lithe, lucid touch. Maag has always been a great Mozart interpreter and these 1959 recordings aptly demonstrate why he was so well respected in this repertoire. Thank you for bringing these back to us!
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