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Mahler: Symphony No. 6

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Does Mahler’s Sixth Symphony foretell the tragedy of his later life, or does it have a more cerebral purpose? Whatever the composer’s motives for writing it, tragic it certainly is: driven, bitter and sweet by turns, and ending in devastation – utterly compelling.

Composer Gustav Mahler
Conductor Valery Gergiev
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 6 in A Minor
1. I. Allegro Energico, Ma Non Troppo
2. II. Andante Moderato
3. III. Scherzo: Wuchtig
4. Symphony No 6 in A Minor: IV. Finale: Allegro Moderato

Release Date 31 March 2008
SACD LSO0661 | 0822231166122
Digital LSO0161-D | 0822231116165

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Neil Hutchinson and Jonathan Stokes for Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded November 2007, Barbican, London

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording

Booklet in English, French & German

FLAC - 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Windows and Android devices
MP3 - 320kbps - Universal compatibility
SACD - Compatible with all CD players

Available on streaming services

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Reviews

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'It is difficult to resist Valery Gergiev in full flow. He summons such reserves of power and commitment from the LSO that one cannot help but be swept along.'

- Gramophone Magazine, Editor's Choice
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'The Finale is Gergiev's masterpiece ... All concerned play their hearts out. The hi-res sound engineering is superb.'

- Audiophile Audition, Best of the Year Discs 2008
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‘A thrilling Ghost Train Ride in three dimensional sound splendour.’

- Fono Forum, Disc of the Month