WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756–1791)
CD 1
1–3 Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, KV 313*
4–6 Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, KV 314*
7 Andante in C major for Flute and Orchestra, KV 315*
8–11 Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, KV 543*
CD 2
1–4 Symphony No. 25 in G minor, KV 183
5–8 Symphony No. 29 in A major, KV 201*
9 Symphony No. 32 in G major (Overture in G major), KV 318
10–13 Symphony No. 40 in G minor, KV 550
Hubert Barwahser, flute
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis
*FIRST CD RELEASE ON DECCA
Recording Producers: Vittorio Negri (Flute Concertos, Andante, Symphonies Nos. 25, 29, 32); Hans Krauel (Symphonies Nos. 39, 40);
Recording Engineers: Vittorio Negri (Flute Concertos, Andante, Symphonies Nos. 25, 29, 32); Hans Krauel (Symphonies Nos. 39, 40)
Recording Locations: Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London, UK, 27–28 November 1961 (Symphonies Nos. 39, 40), 26, 27 & 29 November 1963 (Symphonies Nos. 25, 29, 32), 30–31 December 1963 (Flute Concertos, Andante)
Remastering Engineer: Chris Bernauer
Original Philips Releases: 835 257 LY (Flute Concertos, Andante); 835 113 AY (Symphonies Nos. 39, 40); 835 262 AY (Symphonies Nos. 25, 29, 32)
Cover Photograph: Sir Colin Davis (Photo: Decca)
‘The performances are consistently polished and elegant… Barwahser’s phrasing is unfailingly beautiful.’ Penguin Guide, 1982 (Flute Concertos)
‘The G major Symphony No.32 almost steals the show here, so vivaciously alert in the playing. But the spontaneity of the other performances is striking too, and Davis achieves a splendid rhythmic spring in the opening Allegro of No.25.’ Penguin Guide, 1982 (Symphonies Nos. 25, 29 & 32)
‘The performances are strong and straightforward, refreshingly alive and stylish. This version of the G minor Symphony [No.40] is one of the most recommendable ever issued, and the sound retains its bloom.’ Penguin Guide, 1982 (Symphonies Nos. 39 & 40)