Mozart Symphonies - SCO & Sir Charles Mackerras - HMV Choice

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra under the expert direction of Sir Charles Mackerras mix modern instruments and a period approach in this vivaciously realised presentation of Mozart's final four symphonies. These may be among the most recognised of classical works - Woody Allen famously said No.41 was one of the things that made life worth living - and Mackerras has visited them before, but the energy and enthusiasm of the exercise make them feel astonishingly fresh.