Mahler: Symphony No. 6 / Rattle, BRSO
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Details
- Composer
- Gustav Mahler
- Artist
- Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
- Format
- CD
- Discs
- 1
- 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."
Critic reviews
“Pieces like this that Rattle has lived with for decades are enjoying a late lowering with this great orchestra.”
Gramophone, Critic’s choice 2024, December 2024
“Since this live recording was made in the Gasteig, the BRSO and Rattle have taken this symphony on tour around the world.”
MusicWeb International, Nominee for recording of the year, December 2024
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“This deeply impressive account of Mahler’s harrowing Sixth Symphony is plainly the product of journeying with it over many decades…of choices made and re-evaluated, of emotions deepened with greater understanding of the text, of much soul-searching between and beyond the notes.”
Gramophone Awards, Orchestral, September 2024
“What I admired most in Rattle’s performance were the moments of exhilaration, which are abundant.”
Fanfare, July 2024
“There’s no doubt that the Munich-based orchestra is among the best in the world today, making many of the finest sounds possible, from shrieking woodwind and brilliant trumpets… what lifts this up among the very best Sixth Symphony recordings is the finale.”
BBC Music Magazine, 4 stars, May 2024
Tracklist 4 tracks
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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
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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
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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
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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