Mozart: Sinfonie Nr. 38 D-Dur KV 504 (»Prager«) ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Philippe Herreweghe

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
Sinfonie Nr. 38 D-Dur KV 504 (»Prager«) ∙

I. Adagio – Allegro 00:00 ∙
II. Andante 16:58 ∙
III. Presto 26:07 ∙

hr-Sinfonieorchester – Frankfurt Radio Symphony ∙
Philippe Herreweghe, Dirigent ∙

Barock+ ∙
hr-Sendesaal Frankfurt, 3. Dezember 2021 ∙

#4K

© 2021
Hessischer Rundfunk (hr)

[richsw]

I don't think even Mozart wrote anything better than the first movement allegro of the 'Prague' symphony. It is a truly astonishing compositional achievement.

[BeachMonstr]

My journey of musical discovery and appreciation began at age 11 with Mozart. After so many years I always return to his music.

[rayphenicie]

Not only is the Frankfurt Radio Symphony one of the most technically brilliant out of so many ensembles, but the sound engineering team produces top-notch recordings that are hard to beat. Each section is given a clear voice.

[MartinMerayoUCDM]

The video editing is superb. Its not just showing the different parts of the orquestra as they play or the soloist when they have a part. When there is a crescendo the camera zooms in, when there is a huge tutti you have a wide angle shot. But also when there is a more intimate part the camera zooms way in to the solist. Whe n there is a more cantabile phrase the camara again, its not just focusing on the different instruments as they play, it is clearly trying to emphasize the musical direction. Great great job

[Trava]

I was tempted to buy a sweet pastry today in the food store. I resisted the urge, but I could not resist this!
All the little details beautifully carved, even in piano. Balance like a ballerina on stage. Very crisp recording.
Solche wundershöne Delicatessen. So vollstendig zusammen. Die Bläser haben schon auf historische Instrumenten gespielt. Lecker und wirklich delikat!

[siuhhonkeung]

The Prague has become my favorite Mozart symphony over the years. The size of this orchestra is perhaps the most appropriate for Mozart symphonies. Much appreciated.

[late]

The usage of thematic material in the first movement displays Mozart's sublime genius perfectly. I keep coming back to this piece, it's just so joyful and elegant!

[jandvorsky]

Aus Prag: Krásně nám to pan Amadeus napsal! Sice je to o moudré, vlídné Praze předkomunistické, ale už se k ní zase naštěstí vracíme!! :-) A Frankfurtský orchestr? To je prostě luxus jako vždy. (Pokaždé rád vidím tu blonďatou flétnistku. Ta je podle mne stěžejní postavou orchestru už po mnoho let!!!! :-) )

[jamesdavidson]

Fantastically clean and articulate. Wonderful "conversation" amongst the players of the polyphonic parts. Chamber playing at its best! Wow.

[ericvlakameyev]

This surely one on the best ensembles and orchestras in the world. All the great conductors, soloists and the backbone of everything the players.
Woodwind, brass, strings; it compares with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and I Solisti Veneti for such a cohesive sound. The world is spoilt with all this talent.

[antoineduchamp]

Oh how good to see the wonderful musicians of Frankfurt again! Wow, and in such top class form!! I am getting to know the faces of the orchestra now, and they are becoming like friends I recognize.
What an utterly superb interpretation of this symphony by the conductor, and the playing of the orchestra just seems to go from strength to strength. Thank you so much, everyone, with special thanks to the audio engineers who are outstanding.

[johnreynolds]

Aside from the heavenly sound, the visual aspects are very judicious and tasteful.

[serbanalexandru]

Love in the package - this is Symphony 38, like all Mozart's creations.

[danjose]

Thanks to this wonderful orchestra, very well led, for a superb performance. I trust that they are proud of themselves, because they should be.

[shin-i-chikozima]

Indescribable comfort
Indescribable beauty
Indescribable feeling
and
something indescribable

This comfort is irreplaceable and incomparable

[notaire]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser perfekt komponierten Sinfonie mit seidigen Tönen aller Streicher und milden Tönen aller Bläser. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt friedlich. Der intelligente und erfahrene Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Kammerorchester im lebhaften Tempo und mit perfekt vereinigter Dynamik. Wundervoll vom Anfang bis zum Ende!

[justinhamilton]

We Prague love Mozart always will. In 4 days his 267 birthday. Me? At the Estate Theatre to celebrate. Prague loves you forever my friend, like you never left

[marclaburthe]

Une version analytique, incisive, sans excès de contraste pianissimo fortissimo. Les vents chantent de façon déliée. Les cordes sont d’une magistrale précision. Un grand chef et un régal pour l’âme.

[ТатьянаБугрова-ьш]

Fascinant, magnifique, prodigieux chef-d'oeuvre! Merci du fond du coeur!

[abrahamjesuscarmenbuenosai]

UNA BELLA PIEZA MUSICAL QUE TIENE UNA GRAN DIRECCIÓN ORQUESTAL Y LA HERMOSA INTERPRETACIÓN GRUPAL ORQUESTAL.

MUCHAS FELICIDADES Y BENDICIONES.