Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
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GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
Miah Persson (soprano), Sarah Connolly (mezzo), Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
[ Linn SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 26 November 2013
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Benjamin Zander and Linn launch their new partnership with Mahler's hugely popular 'Resurrection' Symphony; exceptionally challenging and thrillingly powerful it is the perfect showcase for Zander's distinctive balance of insightful musicianship and emotional intensity.
A GRAMMY-nominated conductor, Zander has established an impressive reputation as arguably the most devoted Mahlerian of today, having previously released seven of the nine symphonies to critical acclaim.
Together with the Philharmonia Orchestra Zander's recordings of Mahler symphonies have inspired critics worldwide to use superlatives such as 'revelatory', 'exhilarating', 'illuminating' and 'remarkable'.
An infectiously enthusiastic communicator, Benjamin Zander has also recorded a detailed and highly informative discussion to accompany the recording (available to download for free).
The featured soloists are Sarah Connolly, one of the foremost British mezzo sopranos who has impressed at La Scala and Glyndebourne, and Swedish soprano Miah Persson, who is in great demand with the major opera houses including Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Metropolitan Opera New York.
Further commendations for his Mahler Symphonies include: nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the category of Best Orchestral Performance (Ninth Symphony), named a 'Top 10 Recording of 2001' by the New York Times and The Sunday Times (Fourth and Fifth Symphonies respectively), named a 'Recording of the Year' by Boston Globe, The Sunday Times, and Fanfare Magazine (Sixth Symphony).
"don't expect searing agony: Zander prefers the lofty objective view, and lets the drama of death and resurrection unfold without jabbing our elbows...Special ingredients? The tense opening bars; the feeling radiating from mezzo Sarah Connolly; the finale's first steps, so gravely beautiful; the prayerful singing of the Philharmonia Choir, steady at the slowest speeds"
(The Times)
"The recorded sound is absolutely superb, making a great impact yet also bringing out also countless little subtleties in Mahler's scoring. The playing and singing are of an equally high order so everyone has collaborated to realise Zander's vision of this stirring symphony. This compelling performance is my first encounter with Benjamin Zander in Mahler but I hope it won't be the last. More please." (Recording of the Month MusicWeb Dec 2013)
