- Performer: Mahler
- Composer: Mahler
- Audio CD (Aug 1 2008)
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Del
- ASIN: B00000I041
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #153,681 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Symphony No.2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Allegro Maestoso: Mit Durchaus Ernstem Und Feierlichem Ausdruck - G. Mahler | |||
| 2. Symphony No.2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Allegro Maestoso: Sehr Massig Und Zuruckhaltend - G. Mahler | |||
| 3. Symphony No.2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Allegro Maestoso: Schnell - G. Mahler | |||
| 4. Symphony No.2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Allegro Maestoso: Tempo I - G. Mahler | |||
| 5. Symphony No.2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Allegro Maestoso: Tempo Sostenuto - G. Mahler | |||
| 6. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Andante Moderato: Sehr Gemachlich | |||
| 7. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Andante Moderato: Nicht Eilen. Sehr Gemachlich | |||
| 8. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Andante Moderato: In Tempo l. Zuruckkehren | |||
| 9. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Andante Moderato: Energisch Bewegt | |||
| 10. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Andante Moderato: Wieder In's Tempo Zuruckgehen. Tempo l | |||
| 11. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - (Scherzo) In Ruhig Fliessender Bewegung: In Ruhig Fliessender Bewegung | |||
| 12. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - (Scherzo) In Ruhig Fliessender Bewegung: Sehr Getragen Und Gesangvoll | |||
| 13. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - (Scherzo) In Ruhig Fliessender Bewegung: Zum Tempo l. Zuruckkehren | |||
| 14. 'Urlicht' Sehr Feierlich, Aber Schlicht 'O Roschen Roth' - Alto Soprano | |||
| 15. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Im Tempo Des Scherzo: Im Tempo Des Scherzo's. Wild Herausfahrend | |||
| 16. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Im Tempo Des Scherzo: Langsam | |||
| 17. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor,'Resurrection' - Im Tempo Des Scherzo: Im Anfang Sehr Zuruckgehalten | |||
| 18. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Im Tempo Des Scherzo: Wieder Sehr Breit | |||
| 19. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, 'Resurrection' - Im Tempo Des Scherzo: Molto Ritenuto. Maestoso | |||
| 20. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor,'Resurrection' -Im Tempo Des Scherzo: Wieder Zuruckhaltend | |||
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Product Description
From Amazon.co.uk
This is a very fine, marvellously recorded "Resurrection" symphony with bags to commend it, even if it fails quite to match market-leaders such asRattle and Haitink. This massive musical essay on life and death, love and redemption lends itself well to the idea of being recorded in concert, but this performance is a strange phenomenon. Yes, it was recorded live (in Dallas)--but on no fewer than four successive days and then pieced together into the finished item. The result is in fact more akin to an immaculately prepared studio recording--there is not quite the evidence of the type of risk-taking you would expect in front of a live audience and which can make or break a Mahler performance. There are thrilling, gripping and tenderly touching moments, but many will miss here and there the pointing-up of the manic, melancholic, melodramatic sides to Mahler. At times Litton's control and breadth work well but elsewhere they seem a hindrance. Still, this is a substantial achievement, blessed with spacious and yet detailed sound that is as impressive as the sleeve note on the so-called "virtual reality recording" process suggests. --Andrew Green
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
misses in recording
Feb 25 2002
Format:Audio CD
This was supposed to be a new standard in recording but apart from the near perfect recording of the orchestra the chorus recording (on my CD) is disastrous. If I had known that I would never have bought it and would have waited for the Chailly recording.
One of the best recordings I've ever heard
Sep 17 2001
Format:Audio CD
I have so many Mahler CDs I'm embarrassed to give an estimate. I probably have ten recordings of the 2nd Symphony alone. It was the first Mahler I ever heard, back when I was 16 and was the first kid on my block to get the Walter recording in 1955. I've been in love with the composer ever since. Anyhow, I know this symphony better than the back of my hand and I can tell you that this is an outstanding performance and I was amazed at the quality of the playing of the Dallas Symphony which I don't think I'd ever heard before. The performance is not uniformly satisfactory. The first movement is not as exciting as a half dozen other recordings I have. However, the last movement is as GOOD as any performance I've ever heard. But the performance, as good as it is, is not the main reason I would recommend this recording. The principal distinction of this recording is the recording itself. It is the most luminous recording I can recall ever hearing, regardless of the work. It has an extraordinary dynamic range and every note is crystal clear and pure, from ppp to fff. It is truly astonishing! Don't miss this one, even if you have other recordings of the Mahler 2nd.
Terrific, moving performance!
Sep 28 1999
Format:Audio CD
There are many fine recordings of this symphony available, but none have the realistic sonics this one has. The orchestra plays beautifully and with a dark, rich, mahlerian sound. A marvelous and very moving performance overall. Don't hesitate to grab this one!
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