Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection" (Live)
8/9/2019, 5 Tracks, 1:30:29
Gustav Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony is the conclusion of ten years of collaboration between the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Gabriel Feltz. Mahler’s monumental work, a journey from death to the afterlife, concludes with two beautiful vocal movements, sung here by mezzo-soprano Tanja Ariane Baumgartner, soprano Chen Reiss, and the Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno.
Featuring
Gabriel Feltz
Chen Reiss
Tanja Ariane Baumgartner
Stuttgarter Philharmoniker
Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno
Gustav Mahler
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Performer Biography
The Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Gabriel Feltz received the 'Prix Rachmaninoff 2006' directly from the composer's grandson.
Performer Biography
Gabriel Feltz, the conductor, served as General Music Director for the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra for almost ten years, leading over 350 performances.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gustav Mahler, the composer, aimed to create 'whole worlds' in his symphonies, a goal that the conductor found overwhelming but fascinating.
Compositional Technique
Mahler's Second Symphony, known as the 'Resurrection Symphony,' includes groundbreaking percussion solos that foreshadow works by Alban Berg and Shostakovich 30 years later.
Recording & Production
This album is the last recording from a ten-year collaboration (2003-2013) between the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Gabriel Feltz.
Composer Biography
Gustav Mahler converted to Catholicism, a pragmatic decision that allowed him to become the head of the Hofoper in Vienna.
Recording & Production
The recordings for this album and others in the series were made under live conditions, with only the dress rehearsal used for corrections.
