Mahler said that his Sixth Symphony expressed 'the cruelties I have suffered and the pains I've felt.' Few symphonies have captured emotions with such brutal perfection, nor been so prophetic.
Composer Gustav Mahler Conductor Mariss Jansons Performers London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 6 in A minor - 'Tragic'
Disc 1
1. I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo
2. II. Andante moderato
3. III. Scherzo: Wuchtig
Disc 2
1. IV. Sostenuto - Allegro energico
Release Date 11 August 2003
LSO0038 | 822231103820
Producer James Mallinson Engineer Tony Faulkner Recorded November 2002, Barbican, London
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
Booklet in English, French & German
CD - Compatible with all CD players
Available on streaming services
Reviews
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'A superlative account of the Sixth Symphony.'
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This performance of Mahler's Sixth, captured live last November, garnered rave reviews at the time and it is easy to hear why. Jansons draws out all the music's profundity of thought.'
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'Has sweep and scope and is superbly played ... highly recommended.'
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