Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 11, RevelgeGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Bernd Weikl, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 5, Das irdische LebenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 2, Verlor'ne Müh'Gustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Bernd Weikl, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 7, RheinlegendchenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 12, Der Tamboursg'sellGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Bernd Weikl, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 1, Der Schildwache NachtliedGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Bernd Weikl, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 4, Wer hat dies Liedlein erdacht?Gustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 10, Lob des hohen VerstandesGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Bernd Weikl, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 6, Des Antonius von Padua FischpredigtGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Bernd Weikl, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 8, Lied des Verfolgten im TurmGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Bernd Weikl, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 3, Trost im UnglückGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Bernd Weikl, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 9, Wo die schönen Trompeten blasenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": I. Veni, Creator SpiritusGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": II. Imple superna gratiaGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": III. Infirma nostri corporisGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": IV. Accende lumen sensibusGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": V. Veni, Creator SpiritusGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": VI. Gloria sit Patri DominoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": I. Poco adagio - Waldung, sie schwankt heranGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": II. Ewiger WonnebrandGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": III. Wie Felsenabgrund mir zu FüssenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Hans Sotin, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": IV. Gerettet ist das edle GliedGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": V. Uns bleibt ein ErdenrestGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Felicity Lott, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": VI. Hier ist die Aussicht freiGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": VII. Höchste Herrscherin der Welt!Gustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, Richard Versalle, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": VIII. Dir, der UnberührbarenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": IX. Bei der Liebe, die den FüssenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Elizabeth Connell, Nadine Denize, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": X. Neige, neige, du OhnegleicheGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Felicity Lott, London Philharmonic Choir, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": XI. Blicket auf zum RetterblickGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": XII. Alles VergänglicheGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Gustav Mahler, a titan of classical music, invites you into his profound and expansive world with this remarkable album, released on November 4, 2002, under Warner Classics. This double-feature album is a testament to Mahler's genius, showcasing his ability to blend orchestral grandeur with intimate, lyrical beauty.
The first half of the album is dedicated to "Des Knaben Wunderhorn," a collection of songs that Mahler composed based on a anthology of German folk poems. These songs, performed with exquisite sensitivity, offer a glimpse into Mahler's early musical language, characterized by its simplicity, warmth, and deep emotional resonance. Each song tells a story, painting vivid pictures of love, loss, and the human condition.
The second half of the album is devoted to Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, famously dubbed the "Symphony of a Thousand" for the vast musical forces it requires. This symphony is a towering achievement, divided into two parts: the first is a setting of the Latin hymn "Veni, Creator Spiritus," while the second is a musical realization of the final scene from Goethe's "Faust." Mahler's symphony is a journey through the heights and depths of human experience, from divine transcendence to earthly passion, all rendered in a musical language of breathtaking power and inventiveness.
With a duration of over two hours and fifteen minutes, this album is a substantial and rewarding listening experience. It offers a comprehensive introduction to Mahler's music, showcasing his unique ability to blend the profound with the accessible, the intimate with the monumental. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Mahler's work, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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