Mahler completed his First Symphony at the age of 24 and the work was considered a remarkable achievement, especially for someone so young. The symphony was originally conceived as a tone poem in the form of a symphony. Mahler drew inspiration from nature and described the epic final movement as a journey ‘from inferno to paradise’.

Composer Gustav Mahler
Conductor Valery Gergiev
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No 1 in D Major 'Titan'
1. I. Langsam. Schleppend – Im Anfang Gemächlich
2. II. Kräftig Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell – Trio: Recht Gemächlich – Tempo Prim
3. III. Feierlich Und Gemessen, Ohne Zu Schleppen
4. IV. Stürmisch Bewegt

Release Date 26 May 2008
LSO0663 | 822231166320

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Neil Hutchinson and Jonathan Stokes for Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded January 2008, Barbican, London

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording

Booklet in English, French & German

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