Bruno Walter - Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 (2004)

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Title: Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2
Year Of Release: 2004
Label: Sony Classical
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 02:26:50
Total Size: 707 Mb
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Tracklist:

CD1
1 Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan" / I. Langsam. Schleppend. Wie ein Naturlaut. Im anfang sehr gemächlich
2 Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan" / II. Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell
3 Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan" / III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
4 Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan" / IV. Stürmisch bewegt - Energisch
5 Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" / I. Allegro maestoso - Bruno Walter

CD2
1 Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" / II. Andante moderato - Bruno Walter
2 Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" / III. Scherzo. In ruhig fliessender Bewegung - Bruno Walter
3 Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" / IV. "Urlicht". Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht (Text from "Des Knaben Wunderhorn) - Bruno Walter
4 Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" / V. Im Tempo des Scherzos. Wild herausfahrend - Bruno Walter
5 Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) / Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht
6 Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) / Ging heut morgen übers Feld
7 Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) / Ich hab ein gluhend Messer
8 Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) / Die zwei blauen Augen von meinem Schatz

Performers:
New York Philharmonic
Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Bruno Walter

These performances are truly great and surprisingly well recorded too. Walter has masterful way to create maximum drama and profundity in the 2nd symphony without making much fuss, letting the music flow naturally and speak for itself. The final apotheosis is very powerful and awe-inspiring without resorting to Bersteinesque exaggeration. The first symphony is equally impressive, beautifully crafted and lavishing in orchestral colour. Definitely a must-buy for anyone after fine performances of the two symphonies.