Mozart Symphonies Vol II Nos 125313638 and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

In the 1960s Karl Böhm 18941981 had made his mark as interpreter of Mozart with the the Berlin Philharmonic Yet his recordings with the Vienna Symphony demonstrate a mutual sympathy and deep love for this timeless music The musicians are razorsharp in attack harmony and release Böhms style is minimalist a firm downbeat a ruffled hand here and there a slight sway no mugging Occasionally when quite excited he gives a little hop but immediately pulls himself on a tight leash