Mahler: Symphony No. 7

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Symphony No. 7 in E minor (more info)
Performed by: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra South West German Radio Symphony Orchestra, Baden-Baden Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Hague Residentie Orchestra
Composed by: Gustav Mahler
Conducted by: Mariss Jansons Michael Halasz Neeme Jarvi Michael Gielen


1.   I. Langsam - Allegro con fuoco - 00:20:40
2.   II. Nachtmusik: Allegro moderato - 00:12:53
3.   III. Scherzo: Schattenhaft - 00:09:10
4.   IV. Nachtmusik: Andante amoroso - 00:09:54
5.   V. Rondo - Finale - 00:17:09

Reviews

A unique recording (Aug 18, 2010)
Reviewer:Amanda
As always, Mahler’s symphony delivers movements packed full of dances, folk inspiration, soaring melodies, dynamic surprises, and lush harmonies. Neeme Jarvi has led his orchestra to a great recording here. The orchestra plays wonderfully and with great musicality. All sections of the ensemble perform this piece well, but I particularly liked the brass section. Mahler’s orchestration lets... As always, Mahler’s symphony delivers movements packed full of dances, folk inspiration, soaring melodies, dynamic surprises, and lush harmonies. Neeme Jarvi has led his orchestra to a great recording here. The orchestra plays wonderfully and with great musicality. All sections of the ensemble perform this piece well, but I particularly liked the brass section. Mahler’s orchestration lets each section shine at different moments, but the brass seems ever-present and plays with great sensitivity to the changing moods of this piece. This is a fabulous hour (plus) of the gorgeous music that lets people everywhere fall in love with Mahler. Superb playing and a fine recording overall. (read more)