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Symphony 1; Songs Of A Wayfarer [Import]

Kubelik/Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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1. Symphonie No. 1: Symphonie No. 1: 1. Langsam. Schleppend. Wie ein Naturlaut - Im Anfang sehr gemachlich
2. Symphonie No. 1: Symphonie No. 1: 2. Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell - Trio. Recht gemachlich
3. Symphonie No. 1: Symphonie No. 1: 3. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
4. Symphonie No. 1: Symphonie No. 1: 4. Sturmisch bewegt
5. Songs of a Wayfarer: Songs of a Wayfarer : 1. Wenn mein Schartz Hochzeit macht
6. Songs of a Wayfarer: Songs of a Wayfarer : 2. Ging heut morgen uber Feld
7. Songs of a Wayfarer: Songs of a Wayfarer : 3. Ich hab'ein gluhend Messer
8. Songs of a Wayfarer: Songs of a Wayfarer : 4. Die zwei blauden Augen

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Here is a delightful coupling: Mahler's First Symphony and the song cycle that donated many of its themes to the larger work. Best of all, both performances are superb. Rafael Kubelik is the dark horse among Mahler conductors. His interpretations are always fresh, unforced and seemingly without exaggeration. However, he knows how to build a climax, and his generally swift tempos never permit a minute's boredom. There are many moments to cherish in his performance of the symphony, not least the delicious woodwind playing and the tangy trumpets in the third movement's Fiddler on the Roof music. Reissued at mid-price in excellently remastered sound--better than most new digitals in many respects--this is a performance that remains one of the best, and as a coupling it is unbeatable. --David Hurwitz

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5.0 out of 5 stars fresh,naturally flowing Mahler. Sep 11 2005
By James Walters
Format:Audio CD
Firstly,i'd like to commend the writer below who draws attention to this horrible critic called Cassidy who contributed significantly to Kubelik's downfall in Chicago....a truly miserable affair.Why is there an arts centre named in her honour??!!!
Kubelik's Mahler stands the test of time very well (the most recommendable complete cycle on the market by some margin):there's a freshness and lyricicsm minus that self pitying streak which grounds so many Mahler interpratations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars testament of a true poet Jun 26 2004
By ageofanxiety
Format:Audio CD
the arch conservative devil; claudia cassidy literally drove the poor poetic rafael kublik out of chicago for his 'abominable attachment to the moderns'.
kubelik, unfortunately was 'merely' an artist and, lacking political saavy, he could not withstand her vehement attacks.
there is a bit of irony here too because mahler himself was driven from new york by a conservative board filled with claudia cassidy types.
fortunately kubelik left enough recordings to leave his testament of true worth.

this mahler first is easily the most poetic reading you will find.
if there is a hell then i hope old claudia is tortured throughout eternity by being forced to listen to the beauty of kubeliks mahler, or even some xenakis.
by the way, the city of chicago still has a monument to the devil, cassidy.
perhaps someday it will be torn down

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mahler with Clarinty! Jun 8 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
this really represents one of the high points in the entire DG catologue. NO orchestra has ever plumed the depths that this Titan takes..partly due to the genius of Kubelik and his ability to phrase and understand pace. Listen for the horns at the beginning of MVt. 1 and you will know what I mean..the inflection and colour is perfect!

the Finale is incredible...the energy and vitality as well as the rustic quality to the Bavarian woodwinds really make this Mahler to live for! Compare this with any Bernstein Mahler and you will go straight back to Kubelik!

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