Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra bring power and depth to Mahler's enigmatic Symphony No. 7, capturing both it's mystery and majesty in this new recording. Noseda's expertise in grand orchestral works brings Mahler's vision to life, offering a compelling and powerful interpretation that unveils the emotional andmusical complexity of the symphony. The state-of-the-art recording captures the NSO's epic performance in stunning sound and detail, offering a rich, immersive listening experience. With hisinterpretation of Mahler's seventh symphony Noseda takes listeners on a journey from dark to light, from a beginning of solemn ambiguity to a triumphant finale, inthis must-have recording for Mahler fans.
Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra present a gripping new recording of Samuel Barber's Vanessa, the Pulitzer Prize-winning American opera of love, longing, and illusion. In Barber's atmospheric, emotionally charged score, echoes of Verdi, Puccini, and Hitchcock-era Hollywood intertwine with a distinctly modern American voice. This performance brings together an exceptional cast, including Nicole Heaston, J'Nai Bridges, Matthew Polenzani, Susan Graham, and Thomas Hampson, who illuminate Gian Carlo Menotti's haunting tale of desire across generations. Recorded live in concert, this release captures Vanessa's sweeping romanticism and psychological depth with vivid orchestral color and extraordinary vocal artistry. A landmark addition to the contemporary operatic discography, it reveals why Vanessa remains one of the 20th century's most compelling operas.