Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphonies Nos. 32, 33 & 36 'Linz' (Nikolaus Harnoncourt)

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Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Symphony No. 36 in C Major, K. 425 "Linz"
• Symphony No. 32 in G Major, K. 318
• Lucio Silla, K. 135: Overtura
• Symphony No. 33 in B-Flat Major, K. 319

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Nikolaus Harnoncourt, conductor

Date: 1985 / 2026

Label: Warner Classics

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This recording of Mozart symphonies performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under Nikolaus Harnoncourt is now being released digitally for the first time. The performance highlights the orchestra’s renowned precision and rich tonal quality while bringing Mozart’s orchestral writing to life with clarity and elegance. Making the recording available in digital format allows a wider audience to access and appreciate this notable interpretation, preserving the artistry of the musicians and the enduring appeal of Mozart’s symphonic works for contemporary listeners.

Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1929–2016) was an Austrian conductor and a leading pioneer of historically informed performance. Initially trained as a cellist, he founded the period-instrument ensemble Concentus Musicus Wien in 1953, helping to shape the Early Music movement. Renowned especially for his interpretations of Baroque repertoire, he recorded all 193 Bach cantatas with Gustav Leonhardt, a landmark achievement. From the 1970s onward, he expanded into Classical and early Romantic works, conducting major orchestras and opera houses worldwide. He led the Vienna New Year’s Concert in 2001 and 2003 and authored influential books on performance practice and musical aesthetics.