Description
Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde - Sir Colin Davis (DVD)
UPC: 807280911398
Product Features
- Composer: Gustav Mahler
- Conductor: Sir Colin Davis
- Orchestra: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
- Soloists:Recorded: Live from the Philharmonie im Gasteig, Munich, 1988
- Alto: Doris Soffel
- Tenor: Kenneth Riegel
- Directed by: Klaus Lindemann
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Subtitles: German (original language), English, French
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Region Code: Worldwide (NTSC)
- Running Time: 74 minutes
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik
- Catalog Number: NTSC 109113
- Release Year: 2015
Overview
This DVD presents a magnificent live recording of Gustav Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth), conducted by Sir Colin Davis with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks in 1988 at the Philharmonie im Gasteig, Munich. The performance features Doris Soffel, renowned for her interpretation of Mahler's works, and *Kenneth Riegel, an acclaimed American tenor.
Mahler's symphonic song cycle, completed in 1908 but not performed during his lifetime, blends elements of Eastern poetry and Western symphonic structure. It is regarded as one of his greatest achievements, and Leonard Bernstein referred to it as Mahler’s “greatest symphony.” The nuanced and masterful direction by Sir Colin Davis brings this monumental work to life, highlighting the themes of life, death, and renewal.
Interesting Facts
- Sir Colin Davis, one of the 20th century’s most esteemed conductors, was known for his interpretations of Mozart, Berlioz, and Mahler. He served as principal conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1983 to 1992.
- Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde was never performed during the composer’s lifetime, with the world premiere taking place in Munich in 1911, a few months after his death.
- Doris Soffel, one of the finest Mahler interpreters, has enjoyed an illustrious career as an opera and lieder singer, performing on prestigious stages around the world.
- Kenneth Riegel has been a prominent figure in the opera world, performing at renowned venues like the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Salzburg Festival.
Track Listing
- Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde
- I. Das Trinklied vom Jammer der Erde
- II. Der Einsame im Herbst
- III. Von der Jugend
- IV. Von der Schönheit
- V. Der Trunkene im Frühling
- VI. Der Abschied
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik
- Bayerischer Rundfunk
- Monarda Arts
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