The vivid and refreshing abyss of Marat
This recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 5, conducted by Simon Rattle with the Berlin Philharmonic, features a performance where intricate strings and powerful brass intertwine.
This legendary 2002 live recording heralds the beginning of the golden age for Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. While maintaining its traditional gravitas, it shines with Rattle's meticulous interpretation and modern dynamism. The fourth movement, "Adagietto," in particular, avoids excessive decadence, emphasizing its fluidity as a declaration of love. This masterpiece of a new era depicts the drama of all five movements, moving from the shadow of death to the joy of life, with overwhelming orchestral functionality and beauty.
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5 TRACKS:
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I: Trauermarsch (In Gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie Ein Kondukt)
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II: Stürmisch Bewegt (Mit Größter Vehemenz)
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III: Scherzo (Kräftig, Nicht Zu Schnell)
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IV: Adagietto (Sehr Langsam)
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V: Rondo-Finale (Allegro)
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Composed By - Gustav Mahler
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Conductor - Sir Simon Rattle
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Design - Georgina Curtis
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Engineer - Andy Beer
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Engineer - Graham Kirkby
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Engineer - Mike Clements
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Orchestra - Berliner Philharmoniker
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Producer - Stephen Johns
