Karl Bohm - Mozart: Symphonien Nr 39 & 36 (1974) Vinyl LP • Classical Symphony

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Import from Italy. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); some discoloration on back near top and bottom. Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine is clean and easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

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1. Symphonie Nr. 39 Es-Dur KV 543
2. Symphonie Nr. 36 C-Dur KV 425 (Linzer)

About The Record:

Mozart: Symphonien Nr 39 and 36, by Karl Böhm, features masterful performances of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543, and Symphony No. 36 in C major,Linzer, K. 425, recorded with the Berliner Philharmoniker in 1966 and capturing the orchestra's renowned precision and warmth under the veteran conductor's baton. These recordings hold historical significance as part of a broader series of Mozart symphony interpretations by Böhm and the Berlin Philharmonic, which were widely distributed internationally and exemplify the interpretive standards of mid-20th-century classical music. A unique fact is the album's repress format, featuring subtle production quirks like runout etchings with potentially reversed numbers and uncredited translations of sleeve notes into English and Italian, adding a layer of intrigue for collectors. Fan-favorites include the elegant Andante con moto from Symphony No. 39 and the spirited Presto finale of the "Linzer" Symphony, movements often praised for their emotional depth and rhythmic vitality in live and recorded settings. The album has earned high acclaim among enthusiasts, boasting an average rating of 4.46 from listeners on Discogs.