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
LSO0661 | 822231166122
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
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.'
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'The Finale is Gergiev's masterpiece ... All concerned play their hearts out. The hi-res sound engineering is superb.'
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‘A thrilling Ghost Train Ride in three dimensional sound splendour.’
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