Mahler’s extraordinary Second Symphony deals with the epic themes of life, death, faith, and love. He employs a vast orchestra in a search for salvation through spirituality, including a battery of brass, two soloists, and choir. The theme of death also pervades his unfinished Tenth, yet here one finds a sense of peace and a heartfelt expression of human love.

Composer Gustav Mahler
Conductor Valery Gergiev
Performers London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra
Soloists Elena Mosuc, Zlata Bulycheva

Disc 1

1. Symphony No 2: I. Allegro Maestoso

Disc 2

1. Symphony No 2: II. Andante Moderato
2. Symphony No 2: III. In Ruhig Fliessender Bewegung
3. Symphony No 2: IV. Urlicht - Sehr Feierlich, Aber Schlicht
4. Symphony No 2: V. Im Tempo Des Scherzo
5. Symphony No 10: I. Adagio

Release Date 12 January 2009
LSO0666 | 822231166627

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

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording

Booklet in English, French & German

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