Symphony No. 9 In D Minor: I Feierlich Misterioso (23:50)
Symphony No. 9 In D Minor: II Scherzo: Bewegt, Lebhaft- Trio: Schnell (10:20)
Symphony No. 9 In D Minor: III Adagio Langsam, Feierlich (24:19)
Symphony No. 9 In D Minor: IV Finale (Misterioso Nicht Schnell) (22:35)
Review: Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic are at the pinnacle of classical music and are renowned for their stellar recordings. Rattle's tenure with the orchestra has been marked by mutual growth and exceptional performances and this 2012 recording of Bruckner's 9th Symphony, featuring the 'Four Movement Version', showcases their unparalleled musicianship. The performance of the original three movements is particularly noteworthy, highlighting Rattle's ability to evoke the grandeur of Furtwangler and Karajan while adding his unique interpretive touch. Despite the symphony's unfinished fourth movement, the recording's excellence makes it essential listening, with the orchestra delivering a breathtaking performance.
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: I. Trauermarsch. In Gemessenen Schritt. Streng. Wie Ein Kondukt (11:57)
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: II Sturmisch Bewegt, Mit Grobter Vehemenz (13:35)
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: III Scherzo (Kraftig, Nicht Zu Schnell) (16:52)
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: IV Adagietto, Sehr Langsam (14:04)
Symphony No 5 In C-Sharp Minor: V Rondo Finale (Allegro) (9:35)
Review: Few conductors have been as closely associated with the works of Gustav Mahler as Sir Simon Rattle, Here, the British maestro leads the world famous Berliner Philharmoniker in a rendition of Symphony 5, which itself is one of the most renowned pieces in Mahler's oeuvre. The first instrumental he composed since his Symphony No. 1, it's a powerful audio odyssey here performed flawlessly for Rattle's first ever concert as principal conductor of Berlin's prestigious orchestra. Comprising five movements, each packs its own unique personality. At times lighter than air, in other moments packing a subdued depth, pomp and pageantry, and epic drama ('Trauermarsch. In Gemessenen Schritt. Streng. Wie Ein Kondukt'), you could argue this showcases the breadth of classical in one stunning experience, but that might be stating the obvious.
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