Immerse yourself in the profound and expansive world of Gustav Mahler with the Michael Gielen Edition, Vol. 6: Mahler Symphonies & Orchestral Song Cycles. This extraordinary collection, released on SWR Classic, offers a comprehensive journey through Mahler's symphonic masterpieces and orchestral song cycles, showcasing the composer's unparalleled ability to blend profound emotion with intricate musical structures.
Spanning an impressive 10 hours and 5 minutes, this album features Mahler's symphonies from No. 1 to No. 8, including the monumental "Symphony of a Thousand" (Symphony No. 8). Each symphony is a testament to Mahler's unique voice, ranging from the titanic power of the "Titan" (Symphony No. 1) to the ethereal beauty of the "Resurrection" (Symphony No. 2), and the haunting depths of the "Tragic" (Symphony No. 6). The album also includes the lush, evocative orchestral song cycles that further demonstrate Mahler's genius for blending vocal and instrumental textures.
Conducted by the esteemed Michael Gielen, this edition is a testament to the conductor's deep understanding of Mahler's music. Gielen's interpretations are both sensitive and powerful, bringing out the nuances and grandeur of Mahler's compositions. The performances by the orchestra and soloists are nothing short of breathtaking, capturing the full emotional and dynamic range of Mahler's works.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Mahler's music, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. It is a perfect opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of Mahler's symphonic and orchestral song cycle repertoire, all in one comprehensive collection.
Tracks
Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": I. Langsam. Schleppend - Im Anfang sehr gemächlichGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": II. Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnellGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppenGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": IV. Stürmisch bewegtGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": I. Allegro maestosoGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": II. Andante moderatoGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": III. In ruhig fließender BewegungGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": IV. Urlicht. Sehr feierlich, aber schlichtGustav Mahler, Juliane Banse, Cornelia Kallisch, Europe Choir Academy, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": V. Finale. Im tempo des scherzosGustav Mahler, Juliane Banse, Cornelia Kallisch, Europe Choir Academy, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: I. Kräftig. EntschiedenGustav Mahler, Franck Pulcini, Europe Choir Academy, Freiburg Cathedral Boy's Choir, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: II. Tempo di menuetto. Sehr mäßigGustav Mahler, Franck Pulcini, Europe Choir Academy, Freiburg Cathedral Boy's Choir, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: III. Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne HastGustav Mahler, Franck Pulcini, Europe Choir Academy, Freiburg Cathedral Boy's Choir, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: IV. Sehr langsam. MisteriosoGustav Mahler, Cornelia Kallisch, Franck Pulcini, Europe Choir Academy, Freiburg Cathedral Boy's Choir, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: V. Lustig im Tempo und keck im AusdruckGustav Mahler, Cornelia Kallisch, Franck Pulcini, Europe Choir Academy, Freiburg Cathedral Boy's Choir, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: VI. Langsam. Ruhevoll. EmpfundenGustav Mahler, Franck Pulcini, Europe Choir Academy, Freiburg Cathedral Boy's Choir, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 4 in G Major: I. Bedächtig, nicht eilenGustav Mahler, Wolfgang Hock, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 4 in G Major: II. In gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne HastGustav Mahler, Wolfgang Hock, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 4 in G Major: III. Ruhevoll. Poco adagioGustav Mahler, Wolfgang Hock, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 4 in G Major: IV. Sehr behaglichGustav Mahler, Christine Whittlesey, Wolfgang Hock, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 5: I. Trauermarsch. Streng. Wie ein konduktGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 5: II. Stürmisch bewegt, mit größter VehemenzGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 5: III. Scherzo. Kräftig, nicht zu schnellGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 5: IV. Adagietto. Sehr langsamGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 5: V. Rondo - Finale. AllegroGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 6 in A Minor "Tragic": I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo. Heftig aber markigGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 6 in A Minor "Tragic": II. Scherzo. WuchtigGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 6 in A Minor "Tragic": III. Andante moderatoGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 6 in A Minor "Tragic": IV. Finale. Allegro moderato - Allegro energicoGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: I. Langsam - Allegro risoluto, ma non troppoGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: II. Nachtmusik I. Allegro moderatoGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: III. Scherzo. SchattenhaftGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: IV. Nachtmusik II. Andante amorosoGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: V. Rondo-FinaleGustav Mahler, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": Ia. Veni, creator spiritusGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": Ib. Imple superna gratiaGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": Ic. Infirma nostri corporisGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": Id. Accende lumen sensibusGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": Ie. Tu septiformis munereGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": If. Gloria sit Patri DominoGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIa. Poco adagio - Waldung, sie schwankt heranGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIb. Ewiger WonnebrandGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIc. Wie Felsenabgrund mir zu FüßenGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IId. Gerettet ist das edle GliedGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIe. Uns bleibt ein ErdenrestGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIf. Hier ist die Aussicht freiGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIg. Dir, der UnberührbarenGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIh. Bei der Liebe, die den FüßenGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIi.Neige, neige, du OhnegleicheGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIj. Komm! hebe dich zu höhern Sphären!Gustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": IIk. Blicket auf zum Retterblick, alle reuig ZartenGustav Mahler, Alessandra Marc, Margaret Jane Wray, Christiane Boesiger, Dagmar Peckova, Eugenie Grunewald, Glenn Winslade, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Peter Lika, Europe Choir Academy, Aurelius Sangerknaben Calw, SWR Sinfonieorchester des Südwestrundfunks, Michael Gielen
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