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Mahler: Symphony No. 6 / Rattle, BRSO
BR Klassik

Mahler: Symphony No. 6 / Rattle, BRSO

Dramatic Triumphant Virtuosic Romantic
$19.99

Details

Composer
Gustav Mahler
Artist
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Format
CD
Label
BR Klassik
Released
Mar 01, 2024
Catalog #
BRK900217
UPC
4035719002171

About

Among Simon Rattle's first concert programs as the new chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra was Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony. The performances marked the beginning of a new chapter in Mahler interpretation, for Rattle, like his predecessors Jansons, Maazel and Kubelík, is an ardent admirer of the composer. BR-KLASSIK has now released the live recording of the concerts.

Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony is perhaps the darkest work he ever wrote – its nickname is "The Tragic". And there is something almost destructive about the final movement. "But strangely enough," says Simon Rattle, "it is also a very classical symphony. Yes, it is extreme, but for long stretches it is less wild than other works of his – although of course it does convey a harrowing message. But it's like a lot of great works: there are always different ways of reading them. I've been conducting the Sixth for forty years now, and over time I’ve come to realise that it also contains hope."

Tracklist 4 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo. Heftig, aber markig 24:17
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo. Heftig, aber markig
    Duration
    24:17
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle
  2. 2 II. Andante moderato 15:08
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante moderato
    Duration
    15:08
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle
  3. 3 III. Scherzo: Wuchtig 12:53
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Wuchtig
    Duration
    12:53
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle
  4. 4 IV. Finale: Allegro moderato - Allegro energico 29:44
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro moderato - Allegro energico
    Duration
    29:44
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle