Immerse yourself in the profound and expansive world of Gustav Mahler with this extraordinary collection of his symphonies. Released on May 8, 2025, under Warner Classics, this album is a monumental journey through the composer's most celebrated works, spanning an impressive 10 hours and 19 minutes. Mahler, a titan of classical music, is renowned for his intricate compositions that blend orchestral grandeur with deeply personal expressions of the human condition.
This album features a comprehensive selection of Mahler's symphonies, from the powerful and dramatic "Titan" (Symphony No. 1) to the monumental "Symphony of a Thousand" (Symphony No. 8), which is famous for its colossal orchestration and choral forces. Each symphony is a masterclass in orchestration, showcasing Mahler's unique ability to weave together diverse musical elements into cohesive and emotionally resonant works.
The album begins with the monumental Symphony No. 1, known for its evocative themes and dynamic shifts, followed by the profound and introspective Symphony No. 2, often referred to as the "Resurrection" symphony. Mahler's Symphony No. 3, with its expansive structure and rich orchestration, is a testament to his ability to create vast musical landscapes. The album continues with the introspective and deeply moving Symphony No. 4, the dramatic and intense Symphony No. 5, the powerful and tragic Symphony No. 6, the enigmatic and nocturnal Symphony No. 7, and culminates with the grand and awe-inspiring Symphony No. 8.
Gustav Mahler's symphonies are not just musical compositions; they are profound explorations of life, death, and the human spirit. This album offers a rare opportunity to experience the full breadth of Mahler's genius, from the intimate and lyrical to the grand and monumental. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Mahler's work, this collection is a treasure trove of musical masterpieces that will captivate and inspire.
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": I. Langsam. SchleppendGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": II. Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnellGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major "Titan": IV. Stürmisch bewegtGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": I. Allegro maestoso. Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem AusdruckGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": II. Andante moderato. Sehr gemächlich. Nie eilenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": III. In ruhig fließender BewegungGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": IV. Urlicht. Sehr feierlich, aber schlichtGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Doris Soffel, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": V. Im Tempo des Scherzos. Wild herausfahrendGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Doris Soffel, Edith Mathis, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: I. Kräftig. EntschiedenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: II. Tempo di menuetto. Sehr mässigGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: III. Comodo, scherzando. Ohne HastGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: IV. Sehr langsam. Misterioso. Durchaus LeiseGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Ortrun Wenkel, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: V. Lustig im Tempo und keck im AusdruckGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, Ortrun Wenkel, Southend Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor: VI. Langsam. Ruhevoll. EmpfundenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G Major: I. Bedächtig, nicht eilenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G Major: II. In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne HastGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G Major: III. RuhevollGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G Major: IV. Sehr behaglichGustav Mahler, Lucia Popp, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Klaus Tennstedt
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Trauermarsch. In gemessenen Schritt. Streng. Wie ein KonduktGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: II. Stürmisch bewegt, mit größter VehemenzGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: III. Scherzo. Kräftig, nicht zu schnellGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Adagietto. Sehr langsamGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: V. Rondo-Finale. Allegro - Allegro giocoso. FrischGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A Minor "Tragic": I. Allegro energico, ma non troppoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A Minor "Tragic": II. Scherzo. WuchtigGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A Minor "Tragic": III. Andante moderatoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A Minor "Tragic": IV. Finale. Sostenuto - Allegro moderato - Allegro energicoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: I. Langsam - Allegro risoluto ma non troppoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: II. Nachtmusik. Allegro moderatoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: III. ScherzoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: IV. Nachtmusik. Andante amorosoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E Minor: V. Rondo-FinaleGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": I. Veni, Creator SpiritusGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": II. Imple superna gratiaGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": III. Infirma nostri corporisGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": IV. Accende lumen sensibusGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": V. Veni, Creator SpiritusGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 1 "Hymnus": VI. Gloria sit Patri DominoGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Nadine Denize, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": I. Poco adagio - Waldung, sie schwankt heranGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": II. Ewiger WonnebrandGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": III. Wie Felsenabgrund mir zu FüssenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Hans Sotin, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": IV. Gerettet ist das edle GliedGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": V. Uns bleibt ein ErdenrestGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Elizabeth Connell, Felicity Lott, Hans Sotin, Jorma Hynninen, London Philharmonic Choir, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": VI. Hier ist die Aussicht freiGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": VII. Höchste Herrscherin der Welt!Gustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, Richard Versalle, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": VIII. Dir, der UnberührbarenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": IX. Bei der Liebe, die den FüssenGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Elizabeth Connell, Nadine Denize, Trudeliese Schmidt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": X. Neige, neige, du OhnegleicheGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, Edith Wiens, Felicity Lott, London Philharmonic Choir, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand", Pt. 2 "Final Scene from Faust": XI. Blicket auf zum RetterblickGustav Mahler, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Choir, Richard Versalle, Tiffin School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra