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
I suggest you consider the Karl Bohm 2 CD set of 6 Mozart symphonies on DG Originals; the 2 CDs are sold at a reduced price. The performances are among the best (if not period instruments) and you get 6 of the best known Mozart symphonies -- excellent for one getting to know classical music. Sound is decent, if not demonstration quality. I have multiple recordings of these symphonies, but these are the ones I listen to the most.
I have the Bohm, Mackeras,and Gardner and those are all very nice. Another very fine choice is Pinnock's on Archive - I have the box set but the individual symphonies may also be available. The interpretations from all of these conductors are very different from each other. Classical music listening is an incredibly endless and rewarding pastime - it can be an acquired taste for some - but well worth the time.
All of the above are great. However, lately I have listened a lot to Rene Jacobs 38/41 on Harmonia Mundi.
Thank you all! I truly appreciatre it. So many options...it was difficult to make A decission. Eventually decided to go with the Mackerras' by Linn, and I'm definitely taking note of the other recommendations and keeping in mind interpretations vary a lot.

Your guidance has been so encouraging you are likely to see further questions from me about diving further into classical.

Thanks again!
Just heard that Claudio Abbado has recorded some of the Mozart symphonies that just came out. It is supposed to be very good, and he is certainly one of the finest conductors working today. Can't wait to check those out.