Mozart Symphony No. 35 & No. 41 - George Szell and The Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra, under Szell’s leadership, was celebrated for its razor-sharp ensemble, luminous transparency, and classical refinement, qualities that suit Mozart perfectly. Rather than inflating the music with romantic weight, Szell allows its inner architecture to define its expressive power. Rhythms remain alert, phrasings elegantly shaped, and balances meticulously maintained. His interpretations highlight not only the brilliance and poise of Mozart’s writing but also its emotional depth and structural daring.
Together, the “Haffner” and the “Jupiter” trace a path from festive brilliance to symphonic transcendence. Heard through Szell’s disciplined yet spirited lens, they reveal Mozart at the height of his mastery, capable of turning human celebration, introspection, and intellectual brilliance into sound worlds of enduring beauty.
Artist(s): Conductor – George Szell
Orchestra – The Cleveland Orchestra
Recording Info: Symphony 35 Recorded at Severance Hall, Cleveland, January 8, 1960.
Symphony 41 Recorded at Severance Hall, Cleveland, October 11 & 25, 1963.
Sourced from a 4-track tape
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Symphony No. 35 In D Major, K. 385, "Haffner"
1 Allegro Con Spirito 7:54
2 Andante 4:28
3 Menuetto 3:07
4 Finale (Presto) 3:36
Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter"
5 Allegro Vivace 8:18
6 Andante Cantabile 7:33
7 Menuetto: Allegretto 4:36
8 Finale: Molto Allegro 6:02
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