Mozart Edition: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set)
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Free Music Review: give yourself a special treat
Hit: 5 Stars
It has been a long, long time since I felt so giddy about something I bought. I have been sampling these CDs like a kid at Christmas, not knowing which wonderful new toy to play with first. So far so good! A special thrill is discovering so many operas of Mozart I have never heard before. If, like me, you haven't heard Bastien und Bastienne, for example, or La Finta Semplice -- just to name two! -- you have such a treat in store. And that is just scratching the surface on this massive treasure.
I am not an audiophile snob, but I do appreciate a good recording, and these CDs are surprisingly good. And as for the price...what a bargain!
Just think about it: owning everything Mozart ever wrote. There are gems here you might have gone through life never hearing. No more!
Buying this box is a no-brainer.
Free Music Review: Excellent collection!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the best purchase for lovers of classical music. The set is presented in a beautiful package with 170 discs of music and 1 CD with a complete guide of Mozart's works. I've listened some CD's of the set and I am satisfied with the recordings. Another reason to buy the collection is that it has an excellent combination between price and quality. No doubts, totally advisable!Free Music Review: Delightful performances
Hit: 5 Stars
Thus far, I've listened to many of the Orchestral and Chamber works presented in this set. The term definitive doesn't come to mind for these or any other recordings, mostly because I don't feel qualified to use it. But, I am convinced that each and every performance I've experienced so far are of the calibre that would have been warmly received by concert going audiences of Mozart's day, and by all but the snootiest of audiences of today. And, most of these performances are recent, digital recordings providing excellent sound qualities.
The musicians are all talented professionals. And, they come across as dedicated and committed to doing their part to keep Mozart's music alive and available to the masses. I applaud Brilliant Classics for their commitment to this project and their many other projects that provide us with the music of the masters at reasonable prices.
Period/Authentic instrument performances may be an acquired taste--one I'm still working on. But, the more I listen to the musical performances on these CDs, the more I like them. The symphonies, piano concertos, and divertimenti are performed quite well, equal to many other performances I've heard. For the most part, they are simply delightful and charming--enjoyable with or without comparison to others.
Because I'm a Mozart fan, I have multiple sets of his symphonies, concerti, divertimenti, sonatas, and chamber works. I like each of those for my own personal reasons. But, if the CDs in this set were the only Mozart I could own, I'd be quite satisfied. I acknowledge that critics abound who may find fault with tempos, dynamics, and other perceived performance "flaws" with these recordings, as well as others they review. But, I suspect that most readers of these reviews are more interested in knowing whether the recordings in this set are reflective of the low price. In my opinion, the answer is a resounding NO!!! There is just no relationship between these fine performances and excellent sound quality and the price of this set. In my opinion, this set is simply mispriced. Before Amazon notices, just check out the price of the 40 CD Mozart Masterworks collection which sells for more than this 170 CD collection. That set is a direct subset of this collection--same performances and all.
Even the most dedicated Mozart fan may not feel a need to own his complete works. But, I think this set would make an inexpensive and worthy addition to any classical music collection. I just feel better knowing it's on my shelf, ready when I need a Mozart fix.
Free Music Review: Very nice collection -- excellent gift!
Hit: 5 Stars
I ordered this collection for my husband for Christmas 2006 from the UK site. It did not arrive during the 'estimated delivery time,' so I sent a short email to Amazon.co.uk. about the 'lost' shipment. They quickly replaced it--I mean--I received it within about four days! The original shipment is still MIA :-( and was probably 'lifted' and given to someone else for Christmas since it makes such a nice gift! BUT, even though it was late as a gift, my husband is still quite delighted with the collection and it will take him some time to listen to it all!! I also saved over $40 by ordering via the UK site instead of the USA site -- and that included shipping! :-)Free Music Review: Excellent Collection
Hit: 5 Stars
You may always have your favorite recording of Mozart pieces, but you cannot beat the value and exhaustiveness of this collection. Only the fussiest of aficionados and snobs would complain about the quality of the recordings. The completeness of the collection allows one to really listen to Mozart, his "top 40 hits" and everything else. It is a valuable dimension to the composer that is worth the price.