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Which of Mozart's No.39 & 41 CD should I get?

Hello.

Based on the great input I got from my thread about Ravel' s Bolero, here's my last question: which CD or CDs with Mozart's Symphonies #39 and #41 should I get?

As before, my system can only read CDs, including HDCD, and I'm only starting to get into classical.

Thanks much!
lewinskih01
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kr4
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This one with Mackerras:
http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-mozart-symphonies.aspx

Kal
rcprince
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I agree with Kal, the Linn set is a very good one, plus you get No.40, my favorite of his late symphonies. I believe Mackerras did some earlier recordings of these symphonies with Telarc as well, not sure if they're still in print.
learsfool
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If you like original instruments, or even if you don't, check out John Eliot Gardiner's English Baroque Soloists. Very good interpretations.
toufu
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Performance wise, I don't think you would be disappointed with Josef Krip's. But it the recording might sound a bit outdated.
eldartford
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Kal...I have several recordings of these old war horses, but your strong endorsement of the Mackerras interests me. I also listened to the brief clips on the web site.
Please elaborate regarding your suggestion.
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