Immerse yourself in the profound and powerful compositions of Gustav Mahler with the album "Mahler: Works." This collection, released on March 12, 2021, under the Andromeda label, showcases Mahler's mastery of classical and orchestral music, spanning a rich duration of 2 hours and 4 minutes.
The album features a stunning array of Mahler's most celebrated works, including his monumental Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan," a piece that exemplifies his innovative approach to symphonic form. The symphony's four movements, from the slow and deliberate "Langsam. Schleppend" to the stormy and intense "Stürmisch bewegt," demonstrate Mahler's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and atmospheres.
Also included are selections from Mahler's deeply personal and introspective works, such as "Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen" (Songs of a Wayfarer) and "Kindertotenlieder" (Songs on the Death of Children). These vocal works, presented here in their orchestral versions, reveal Mahler's profound sensitivity and his capacity to express the deepest human experiences.
The album also features the first movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 10 in F-Sharp Major, a work that reflects the composer's complex and turbulent emotional state. This symphony, left unfinished at Mahler's death, offers a glimpse into his evolving artistic vision.
Recorded and filmed in the intimate setting of Wyastone Concert Hall near Monmouth, this album captures the essence of Mahler's music with clarity and depth. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Mahler's work or a newcomer to his compositions, this album offers a compelling introduction to the genius of one of the most influential composers of the late Romantic period.
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Tracks
Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": I. Langsam. SchleppendGustav Mahler, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen
Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": II. Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnellGustav Mahler, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen
Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppenGustav Mahler, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen
Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": IV. Stürmisch bewegtGustav Mahler, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen
Symphony No. 10 in F-Sharp Major: I. AdagioGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 1, Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit machtGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 2, Ging heut morgen übers FeldGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 3, Ich hab' ein glühend MesserGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 4, Die zwei blauen Augen von meinem SchatzGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West
Kindertotenlieder (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 1, Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgeh'nGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West
Kindertotenlieder (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 2, Nun seh' ich wohl, warum so dunkle FlammenGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West
Kindertotenlieder (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 3, Wenn dein MütterleinGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West
Kindertotenlieder (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 4, Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur ausgegangenGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West
Kindertotenlieder (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 5, In diesem WetterGustav Mahler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann Scherchen, Lucretia West