Mahler Symphony No. 2 180g 2LP (Vinyl)

Pressed in Germany on 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl!
Mastered from the Analogue Tapes in the Bavarian Radio Archives!

This production continues Audite’s publication of the Mahler Symphonies in 180g-vinyl format. Following Symphonies Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7, Symphony No. 2 is now immediately available.

In the Second Symphony different types of music characters are connected, ranging from folkloristic, religious-associative and serenade-like elements to Brucknerian intensifications and novel alienation. Mahler’s own programmatic references offer an important means of approaching the idea behind this Symphony.

The live recording of 8 December 1982 was made in the Herkulessaal of the Residenz in Munich; the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir perform under the proven leadership of the Mahler specialist, Rafael Kubelik.

"When I conceive a large musical structure, I always come to the point where I must bring in the word as a carrier of my musical idea…" – Gustav Mahler

Live Recording by the Bavarian Broadcasting Company on October 8, 1982.

Features:
• 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl
• From the Analogue Tapes in the Bavarian Radio Archives!
• Pressed in Germany
• Gatefold Jacket

Musicians:
Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Rafael Kubelik, conductor
Brigitte Fassbaender, contralto
Edith Mathis, soprano

Selections:
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
Symphony No. 2
LP1 - Side A:
1. I. Allegro maestoso
LP1 - Side B:
1. II. Andante moderato
LP2 - Side A:
1. III. (Scherzo) in ruhig flieBender Bewegung
2. IV. "Urlicht": Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht
LP2 - Side B: 1. V. Im Tempo des Scherzos