Mahler: Symphony No. 7 / Rattle, BRSO
BR Klassik
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Mahler: Symphony No. 7 / Rattle, BRSO

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Details

Composer
Gustav Mahler
Artist
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
BR Klassik
Released
Jan 17, 2025
Catalog #
BRK900225
UPC
4035719002256

About

In November 2021, even before taking up his post as chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle began a cycle of Mahler symphonies with a performance of the Ninth (BR-KLASSIK 900205). The Sixth followed in September 2023 (BR-KLASSIK 900217), and the conductor is now tackling the composer’s Seventh Symphony. This cycle marks the beginning of a new chapter in Mahler interpretation, as Rattle is just as passionate a Mahler admirer at the helm of the orchestra as his predecessors Jansons, Maazel, and Kubelík.

Simon Rattle gained his international reputation during his 18 years as Principal Conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (1980–1998), which he made world famous. In 2002 he was appointed to succeed Claudio Abbado as Chief Conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, a position he retained until June 2018. In March 2015 the London Symphony Orchestra elected him as their new Chief Conductor for the 2017-2018 season, a position he retained until summer 2023. Simon Rattle also maintains close ties with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and Philadelphia Orchestras, as well as the Vienna Philharmonic.

Critic reviews

  • “…an extraordinary Mahler cycle with an extraordinary orchestra. Their possibilities are seemingly limitless… I was out of my seat… Rattle’s Mahler now feels lived-in and ever more insightful.”

    Gramophone, Recording of the month, February 2025

  • “…this detailed Bavarian recording of Mahler 7 is the best possible way to mark Simon Rattle’s 70th birthday.”

    BBC Music Magazine, 5 stars, February 2025

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  • “The Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks and Simon Rattle approach the work with exuberant orchestral mastery.”

    The Guardian, 5 stars, February 2025

  • “The Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks and Simon Rattle approach the work with exuberant orchestral mastery.”

    MusicWeb International, Recommended, April 2025

Tracklist 5 tracks

  1. 1 I. Langsam - Allegro con fuoco 21:40
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Langsam - Allegro con fuoco
    Duration
    21:40
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle
  2. 2 II. Nachtmusik: Allegro moderato 14:28
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Nachtmusik: Allegro moderato
    Duration
    14:28
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle
  3. 3 III. Scherzo: Schattenhaft 10:11
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Schattenhaft
    Duration
    10:11
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle
  4. 4 IV. Nachtmusik: Andante amoroso 11:52
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Nachtmusik: Andante amoroso
    Duration
    11:52
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle
  5. 5 V. Rondo - Finale 17:27
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Rondo - Finale
    Duration
    17:27
    Composer
    Gustav Mahler
    Ensemble
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Sir Simon Rattle