Symphony No. 36 in C major 'Linz'

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Leonard Bernstein / Vienna Philharmonic

1966

Top choice. An earlier Decca recording with 'youthful vigor.' It has a 'wonderful sense of rhythm,' is 'real powerful and rich,' and 'full of energy and just great intelligence'.

Label: Decca

Sir Thomas Beecham / London Philharmonic Orchestra

1930s Iconic 1930s mono recordings.

From his iconic 1930s set. A 'beautifully judged' performance from a consummate Mozartian, with 'wonderful elegance' and 'tasteful feeling of power'.