| Details | | Playing Time: | 126 min. | | Distributor: | Universal Distribution | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | DDD |
Album Notes Gustav Mahler composed in only two genres: the song and the symphony. Consequently, a cross-pollination of sorts was realized between the two forms. The two works on this CD illustrate Mahler's propensity for self-reference as Symphony No. 1 contains material from his song cycle 'Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen,' and Symphony No. 5 draws inspiration from the first song of 'Kindertotenlieder,' "Der Tamboursg'sell," and "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen." The Philharmonia Orchestra is in fine form, particularly the brass section, which is full, balanced, and well contained. Giuseppe Sinopoli, one of the more interesting maestros, shows a singularity of purpose, guiding the musicians in a well-considered performance in which each musical idea is articulated and developed to its full character.
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