I'm Tempo Des Scherzo Wild Herausfahrend - Allegro Energico (4:12)
I'm Tempo Des Scherzo Allergro Energico - Langsam Misterioso (20:13)
Review: Marking the beginning of Austro-Bohemian romantic-era classical composer Mahler's deep engagement with themes of resurrection and transcendence, Symphony No. 2 stands as his first fully personal statement in the form. Claudio Abbado's recording with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra remains one of the most striking interpretations available; spanning the breadth of Mahler's vision, from the luminous serenity of the softer passages to the thunderous force of its climaxes. This new edition revisits the original four-track tapes, offering a freshly remixed and recut version.
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: I. Trauermarsch. In Gemessenen Schritt. Streng. Wie Ein Kondukt (11:57)
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: II Sturmisch Bewegt, Mit Grobter Vehemenz (13:35)
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: III Scherzo (Kraftig, Nicht Zu Schnell) (16:52)
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: IV Adagietto, Sehr Langsam (14:04)
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: V Rondo Finale (Allegro) (9:35)
Review: Few conductors have been as closely associated with the works of Gustav Mahler as Sir Simon Rattle, Here, the British maestro leads the world famous Berliner Philharmoniker in a rendition of Symphony 5, which itself is one of the most renowned pieces in Mahler's oeuvre. The first instrumental he composed since his Symphony No. 1, it's a powerful audio odyssey here performed flawlessly for Rattle's first ever concert as principal conductor of Berlin's prestigious orchestra. Comprising five movements, each packs its own unique personality. At times lighter than air, in other moments packing a subdued depth, pomp and pageantry, and epic drama ('Trauermarsch. In Gemessenen Schritt. Streng. Wie Ein Kondukt'), you could argue this showcases the breadth of classical in one stunning experience, but that might be stating the obvious.
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