Gustav Mahler - Sinfonie Nr. 2 C-moll „Auferstehungs-Sinfonie” / ETERNA 2x LP, Stereo 1979 

8 26 061-062

Elly Ameling (sopran), Aafje Heynis (alt), Niederländischer Radio-Chor, Concertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam, Dirigent: Bernard Haitinkv

Product Features

• 2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Released in 1979
• Classical music
• Romantic style
• Features works by Gustav Mahler

Overview

This 1979 vinyl release presents Mahler's Symphony No. 2 in C minor, known as the "Resurrection Symphony". The album features Elly Ameling (soprano), Aafje Heynis (alto), the Niederländischer Radio-Chor, and the Concertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam, conducted by Bernard Haitink.

Interesting Facts

• The symphony was written between 1888 and 1894, and first performed in 1895.
• It is Mahler's first major work that would eventually mark his lifelong view of the beauty of afterlife and resurrection.
• The symphony is written for an orchestra, a mixed choir, two soloists (soprano and contralto), organ, and an offstage ensemble of brass and percussion.

Track Listing

• Sinfonie Nr. 2 C-moll (Auferstehungs-Sinfonie)B1: 2. Andante Moderato (Sehr Gemächlich. Nie Eilen)
• A1: Allegro Maestoso (Mit Durchaus Ernstem Und Feierlichen Ausdruck)
• B2: 3. In Ruhiger Fließender Bewegung
• C1: 4. "Urlicht" (Aus "Des Knaben Wunderhorn") Sehr Feierlich, Aber Schlicht (Choralmäßig) (Der Mensch Liegt In Größter Noth)
• C2: 5. Im Tempo Des Scherzos: Wild Herausfahrend - Langsam - Allegro Energico
• D: 6. Wieder Zurückhaltend (Aufersteh'n, Ja Aufersteh'n Wirst Du) Text Aus "Die Auferstehung"

Key Credits

• Composed by Gustav Mahler
• Conductor: Bernard Haitink
• Orchestra: Concertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam
• Soprano Vocals: Elly Ameling
• Alto Vocals: Aafje Heynis
• Choir: Niederländischer Radio-Chor

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