Mahler (1860-1911) - Symphony No.3 : Francois-Xavier Roth / Gurzenich Orchestra, Mingardo, Schola Heidelberg, etc (2CD) - Import 2 CD

Credits:

Verdi

Description:

Roth gives an impressive performance with the orchestra with which Mahler premiered his Symphony No. 3 in 1902! Roth, who recorded Mahler's Symphony No. 5 with the Gürzenich Orchestra of Cologne to great acclaim, took on the challenge of performing Symphony No. 3. The Cologne Gürzenich Orchestra had a deep connection with Mahler, having conducted the world premiere of his Fifth Symphony in 1904. Many documents mention the premiere of No. 3 as "June 9, 1902 in Krefeld under the composer's own baton," but the orchestra for this performance was also the Gürzenich Orchestra Köln. Lotto's talent shines through in his slightly faster tempo, large figuration, moderate vibrato, and mellow sound of the brass. His pastoral singing was also exquisite. The angelic innocence of the children's chorus and the low, haunting countertenor-like voice of Italian veteran Sara Mingardo create a mysterious world that is hard to imagine. As only Lotto can, the scaled-down "Mara 3" has emerged, and the recording, recorded live in 2018, is also noteworthy for its rich resonance, even in the strong passages. Some may regret that this is not a period instrument performance, but again, the German Gürzenich Orchestra is a great choice. The orchestra also pursues the "sound of the time of the premiere," which was cultivated in Les Siecle, and there is a sense of going back in a time machine to listen to the good old German orchestra of 117 years ago, which is now few and far between.Here comes the super hot disc! King International

Tracklisting:

1.Kraftig Entschieden (Pan Awakens - Summer Marches In)
2.Tempo di Menuetto. Sehr massig (What the Flowers and Meadows Tell Me)
3.Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast (What the Animals of the Forest Tell Me)
4.Sehr langsam. Misterioso. Durchaus ppp (What the Night Tells Me)
5.Lustig im Tempo und keck im Ausdruck (What the Morning Bells Tell Me)
6.Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden (What Love Tells Me)

Mahler Collection List