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Mahler: Symphony No. 5

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Mahler’s Fifth Symphony marked a new direction in his compositions and a step away from the choral elements of the previous three symphonies. The work was completed during one of the happiest periods of Mahler’s life, and the symphony showcases virtuosic orchestral playing, an exquisite love song without words for his wife Alma, and a jubilant finale.

Composer Gustav Mahler
Conductor Valery Gergiev
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 5
1. I. Trauermarsch
2. II. Stuermisch Bewegt, Mit Groesster Vehemenz
3. III. Scherzo
4. IV. Adagietto
5. V. Rondo - Finale

Release Date 31 January 2011
LSO0664 | 822231166429

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Neil Hutchinson and Jonathan Stokes for Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded September 2010, 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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'This is a magnificent performance in every respect. The orchestral playing is consistently of the highest quality, individually and collectively, the musicians clearly inspired by the insight and total conviction of their conductor. No one can afford to ignore this record.'

- International Record Review, Outstanding Recording
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‘I found myself truly enjoying and very much impressed by a Gergiev conducted performance. The recording of the Fifth captures most of the excitement of the live event. Among SACDs, this is a worthy contender.’

- Ionarts.com