Karl Böhm's interpretations of Mozart, prevalent in the mid-20th century, are deep, weighty, and powerful. They represent a pinnacle of the good old days, emphasizing the "seriousness" and "grandeur" of the music. Böhm's interpretations have a stable tempo and a strength like a sturdy building, not swayed by emotion. Especially the final climax of ② is a magnificent display of compositional skill. Nowadays, "period performances" reflecting Mozart's time are the mainstream, so compared to them, Böhm's interpretations are generally too slow. The minuets (the third movement of each piece), which are dance pieces, are heavy and impossible to dance to. The portamento (a technique of smoothly connecting notes) that the VPO used to use is rarely used in modern Mozart performances. Therefore, listening to this performance, one might feel it is "too romantic." Also, compared to his earlier performances, there is a slight loss of energy and momentum, making it too calm. For those who want to hear the heavy, beautiful Mozart of yesteryear, this is a truly historical masterpiece. Mozart ① Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 ② Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter" Karl Böhm conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1976, Musikvereinssaal, Vienna DG domestic edition (manufactured in 1993)