Immerse yourself in the profound and evocative world of Gustav Mahler with this captivating collection of his most renowned vocal works. Released on February 1, 1999, under the Warner Classics label, this album spans a rich tapestry of classical orchestral compositions, each piece a testament to Mahler's unparalleled mastery of emotion and orchestration.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Kindertotenlieder," a cycle of five songs that explore themes of loss and remembrance through Mahler's poignant settings of Friedrich Rückert's poetry. Following this, the "Rückert-Lieder" offer a deeper dive into Mahler's collaboration with the poet, showcasing a range of human experiences from love and longing to solitude and transcendence.
The album concludes with "Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen," a set of four songs that reflect the wanderings and heartaches of a traveling journeyman. These works, composed early in Mahler's career, reveal the seeds of his later symphonic innovations and provide a compelling glimpse into the composer's own tumultuous inner world.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through Mahler's vocal repertoire, offering both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike an opportunity to appreciate the depth and breadth of his musical genius. Whether you're drawn to the lush orchestrations, the profound poetic insights, or the sheer emotional power of Mahler's music, this collection is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 1, Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgeh'nGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 2, Nun seh' ich wohl, warum so dunkle FlammenGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 3, Wenn dein Mütterlein tritt zur Tür hereinGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 4, Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur ausgegangenGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Kindertotenlieder: No. 5, In diesem Wetter, in diesem BrausGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder: No. 3, Blicke mir nicht in die LiederGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder: No. 1, Ich atmet' einen linden Duft!Gustav Mahler, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder: No. 5, Um MitternachtGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler / Orch. Puttmann: Rückert-Lieder: No. 2, Liebst du um SchönheitGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder: No. 4, Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommenGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: I. "Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht"Gustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 2, Ging heut' morgens über's FeldGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 3, Ich hab' ein glühend MesserGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 4, Die zwei blauen AugenGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder: No. 4, Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommenGustav Mahler, Janet Baker, Hallé, Sir John Barbirolli
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