Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 28, 29 & 35
The musical world has not exactly been clamoring for another Mozart disc from Claudio Abbado. In fact, this isn't a composer for whom he has demonstrated any noticeable affinity over the course of his career, and these performances certainly won't change this estimation. They are sensible, well played, and totally dull. There was no reason whatsoever to make this recording, and there's even less reason for you to buy it.--David Hurwitz