Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-10

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Leif Segerstam's unsung Mahler cycle offers outstanding performances of Symphonies No. 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9, and very good versions of Symphonies No. 4 and 5. Elsewhere, Segerstam can be a bit perverse--particularly in the dementedly slow first movement of Symphony No.2--but he's a first-class musician, and he brings great conviction to everything that he does. Not a first recommendation, perhaps, but Mahler fans will still have a good time. --David Hurwitz

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Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 10
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • A mixed bag
 Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 10
Abbado , and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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  2. Mahler: Symphony No. 6
  3. Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures

ASIN: B000009MCC
Release Date: 1995-05-02

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 1 In D
  2. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor - Resurrection
  3. Symphony No. 3 In D Minor
  4. Symphony No. 4 In G
  5. Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor
  6. Symphony No. 6 In A Minor
  7. Symphony No. 8 In E Flat - Symphony Of A Thousand
  8. Symphony No. 7 In E Minor
  9. Symphony No. 9 In D
  10. Symphony No. 10 (Unfinished) Adagio

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A mixed bag.......2007-04-26

This quite expensive Mahler cycle is a mixed bag, and it exposes mixed orchestras as well. Further, Abbado has recently improved many of the interpretations collected here, such as in the case of # 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 (cf. his recent DG live recordings, which are better than those in this set). And it is a mystery why DG included Abbado's weak Vienna take of the 2nd, which is inferior to his earlier Chicago recording, available in a DG twofer (that recording is also better than his Lucerne recording of the second). Nonetheless there are some gems in this set, # 5, 6, and 8 in particular. Especially the sixth symphony, with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is outstanding. But, all things considered, this set cannot compete with other Mahler cycles, such as Kubelik's (DG), Bertini's (EMI) and Tennstedt's (EMI).
Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 10 [Germany]
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A fine Mahler First, but Abbado kept growing
 Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 10 [Germany]
Abbado , and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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ASIN: B000025WKY
Release Date: 1995-08-01

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No.1 In D - Langsam. Schleppend
  2. Symphony No.1 In D - Krtig Bewegt
  3. Symphony No.1 In D - Feierlich Und Gemessen, Ohne Zu Schleppen
  4. Symphony No. 1 In D - Stmisch Bewegt
  5. Symphony No.10 In F Sharp (Unfinished) - Adagio

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A fine Mahler First, but Abbado kept growing.......2007-02-25

Like Bernstein before him, Claudio Abbado found new things to say when he rerecorded Mahler symphonies. This studio version of the First with the CSO (avaolable much cheaper if you do a little looking around at Amazon) is played virtuosicaqlly, but the interpretation remains rather studied and plain-faced. It's also in fairly shrill digital sound and therefore never rose to match the best readings, by Bruno Walter (mono, with the NY PHil. on Sony), Kubelik (DG), Levine (RCA) and Bernstein (two versions, on Sony and DG). HOwever, Abbado's live remake with the Berlin Phil. showed how a conductor can grow into greatness--it's the most imaginative and expressively free version I've ever heard, far preferable to this earlier effort.
Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 10
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • lo mas impresionante, no lo mejor...
  • First Experience with Mahler's 1st
  • poor interpretation, great piece
  • What's so Bad?
  • Could be better
 Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 10

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000028X2
Release Date: 1993-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 1 'Titan': I. Langsam. Schleppend. Wie ein Naturlaut.. Im Anfang sehr gemachlich
  2. Symphony No. 1 'Titan': II. Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zo schnell
  3. Symphony No. 1 'Titan': III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
  4. Symphony No. 1 'Titan': IV. Sturmisch bewegt - Energisch
  5. Symphony No. 10 (Adagio): Andante - Adagio

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars lo mas impresionante, no lo mejor..........2004-11-23

Mahler inicia su vida en las sinfonías con esta maravilla, el Titan, es impresionante y siento decirlo por los expertos, una la escucha y se maravilla y para eso no debemos de saber de musica.
Y aqui esta el problema, Zubin Mehta no es apreciado por su calidad sino mas bien por su espectacularidad, y hay que decirlo tambien el Titan necesita espectacularidad por que siendo de Mahler alcanza niveles de gran profundidad musical, algo dificil de digerir para todos los amantes de la musica, y ahi el logro no puedes quedar indiferente a esta versión, quizas haya mejores directores para este autor, pero para empezar y asombrarse, nada mejor que esto. La sinfonia es una obra extensa, llena de formas musicales complejas, pero que Mehta lleva bien hasta el final.
La filarmonica de Nueva York hace honor a su nombre y pone todo de si para hacer de Mehta un director espectacular.
George Szell por su parte es como siempre pulcro, perfecto, sutil, autentico, inmejorable. Para este CD cualquier cosa podria haber acompañado al Titan, pero en una gran elección, de la espectacularidad de Mehta pasamos a la perfección y finura de Szell.

5 out of 5 stars First Experience with Mahler's 1st.......2004-02-18

This was the first recording I ever listened to of Mahler's first, my only previous experience with him being Michael Gielen's Sony recording of the 8th. My attention was immediately captured by the second movement, the scherzo. Conductor Zubin Mehta's take of the scherzo clocks in at 7'35, which might not sound much different from the 7'47 of his later recording with the Israel Philharmonic, but those ten seconds make all the difference. The scherzo flies like none other I've heard afterwards, and truly lets me see the composer's original description of "Under Full Sail". While the recording quality is not quite as good as the Israel one, the added speed of the second movement and push to the finish in the last movement (the Israel recording loses some steam toward the end) put this one above that one, but just by a hair. My advice would be to get both, as they are both quite inexpensive.

3 out of 5 stars poor interpretation, great piece.......2002-05-02

This was the first version of Mahler's first symphony I heard. At first
I enjoyed it,however when I heard other versions, I found the interpretation could be better. I recomend the piece, but probably not this version. This version of the 10th is pretty good.

4 out of 5 stars What's so Bad?.......2002-02-06

I seem to be the only person who enjoyed this recording of Mahler's 1st Symphony. The interpretation is "middle of the road" not to fast not to slow. I thought that especially the third mvt. was very nice. I think people might say Mehta lacks fire in the fourth mvt. because he choses a slower tempo than others. Often I find people confuse passion and fire for faster tempo. Besides this the playing of the New York Philharmonic is marvelous. Especially the brass section. Anyways the best part of the CD is the adagio of Mahler's Tenth Symphony. This was done by George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra. Very brilliant playing. The opening is perfectly executed and for an older recording the sound is great. For me the adagio really stands out as a mvt that is capable of standing by itself, to include other parts of the Tenth with out doing the whole thing would have left me a little empty. Also the other mvt's aren't as good or as well arranged. Overall this is fine CD to become aquainted with these two works. There are many, many different ways to interpret Symphony No. 1 and this is a fine way to do it. I might consider other recordings of the Titan Symphony before this one, but for those on a budget this makes a great deal.

3 out of 5 stars Could be better.......2001-11-02

I hate to write a bad review for Mehta, but this recording disappoints. Mehta lacks his usual fire, especially in the last movement. The recording itself seems dry and does not capture the full power of the orchestra.

Music can inspire, sometimes beyond the ability of the performers, and this symphony, despite the sub-par performance and recording, still brings chills to me. Unfortunately, it is not a great thrill, and you should look to Bernstein for a better interpretation of the First Symphony.
Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-10
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    		Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-10

    Manufacturer: Chandos
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    ASIN: B000000B1W
    Release Date: 1997-11-18

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.1: I Langsam, schleppend; Im Anfang sehf gemachlich
    2. Symphony No.1: II Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell
    3. Symphony No.1: III Feierlich ung gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
    4. Symphony No.1: IV Sturmisch bewegt
    5. Symphony Movement 'Blumine': Andante allegretto

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.3: Part I -I. Kraftig. Entschieden
    2. Symphony No.3: Part II - II. Tempo di Menuetto. Sehr massig
    3. Symphony No.3: Part II - III. Comodo. Scherzando

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.3: IV. Sehr langsam. Misterioso.
    2. Symphony No.3: V. Lustig im Tempo und keck im Ausdruck
    3. Symphony No.3: VI. Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden
    4. Symphony No.3: I Allegro maestoso

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.2 'Resurrection': II Andante moderato
    2. Symphony No.2 'Resurrection': III In ruig fliessender Bewegung -
    3. Symphony No.2 'Resurrection': IV Urlicht: Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht
    4. Symphony No.2 'Resurrection': V Im Tmepo des Scherzos

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.4: I. Bedachtig
    2. Symphony No.4: II. In gemachlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast
    3. Symphony No.4: III. Ruhevoll
    4. Symphony No.4: IV. Sehr behaglich

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.5: Part I - I. Trauer Marsch
    2. Symphony No.5: Part I - II: Sturmisch bewegt, mit grossen Vehemenz
    3. Symphony No.5: Part II - III: Scherzo : Kraftig, nicht zu schnell
    4. Symphony No.5: Part III - IV: Adagietto: Sehr langsam
    5. Symphony No.5: Part III - V: Rondo-Finale: Allegro - Allegro giocoso. Frisch

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.6: I Allegro energioc, ma non troppo
    2. Symphony No.6: II Scherzo: Wuchtig
    3. Symphony No.6: III Andante moderato

    Tracks:

    1. Symmphony No.6: IV Finale: Allegro moderato
    2. Symphony No.7: I Langsam - Allegro con fuoco
    3. Symphony No.7: II Nachtmusik: Allegro moderato

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.7: III Scherzo: Schattenhaft - Trio - Wieder wie zu Anfang
    2. Symphony No.7: IV Nachtmusik: Andante amoroso
    3. Symphony No.7: V Rondo-Finale: Allegro ordinario
    4. Symphony No.8: Part I - Hymnis: Veni, creato spitius: Veni, Creator Spitius -
    5. Symphony No.8: Part I - Hymnis: Veni, creato spitius: Infirma nostri corporis

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: (Poco adagio)
    2. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Waldung, sie schwankt heran
    3. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Ewiger Wonnebrand
    4. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Wie Felsenabgrund mir zu Fussen
    5. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Gerrettet ist das edle Glied -
    6. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Uns bleibt ein Erdenrest
    7. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Hochste Herrscherin der Welt
    8. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Dir, der Unberuhrbaren
    9. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Ber der Liebe, die den Fussen
    10. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Neige, neige, du Ohnegleiche -
    11. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Blicket auf zum Retterblik
    12. Symphony No.8: Part II - Schluss: Alles Vergangliche

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.9: I Andante comodo
    2. Symphony No.9: II Im Tempo eines gemachlichen Landlers: Atwas tappisch und sehr derb
    3. Symphony No.9: III Rondo - Burleske. Allegro assai. Sehr trotzig

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.9: IV Adagio
    2. Symphony No.10: Adagio

    Amazon.com

    Leif Segerstam's unsung Mahler cycle offers outstanding performances of Symphonies No. 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9, and very good versions of Symphonies No. 4 and 5. Elsewhere, Segerstam can be a bit perverse--particularly in the dementedly slow first movement of Symphony No.2--but he's a first-class musician, and he brings great conviction to everything that he does. Not a first recommendation, perhaps, but Mahler fans will still have a good time. --David Hurwitz
    Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-10 (Complete) - Lorin Maazel & The Vienna Philharmonic
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      		Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-10 (Complete) - Lorin Maazel & The Vienna Philharmonic
      Gustav Mahler , Agnes Baltsa , Kathleen Battle , Pamela Coburn , Simon Estes , Brigitte Fassbaender , and Lorin Maazel
      Manufacturer: Sony
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 1992-03-10

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