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

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.

Learsfool: While you are at it, take a listen to Abbado and Giulianno Carmignola on Archive for Mozart's violin concertos and sinfonia concertanta. Just released in 08 and very nice - also got a nice writeup in Gramaphone, I believe it was.