Gustav Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 – The Complete Mahler Cycle | 2 DVD Set

Product Information

• UPC: 0814337011918
• Product Type: 2 DVD Set, Video
• Title: Gustav Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 – The Complete Mahler Cycle
• Featuring:                                                                                      Audio Formats: PCM Stereo & DTS 5.1
  • Performing Ensemble: Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (hr-Sinfonieorchester)
  • Choruses: Limburger Domsingknaben, MDR-Rundfunkchor Leipzig
  • Soloists: Waltraud Meier (mezzo-soprano), Genia Kühmeier (soprano)
  • Conductor: Paavo Järvi
  • Video Director: Michael Ciniselli
• Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
• Subtitles: German (original language), English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: Total 183 minutes (Symphonies: 165 mins; Bonus: 18 mins)
• Production:
  • A production of Hessischer Rundfunk in co-production with UNITEL CLASSICA
  • Artwork & Editorial by C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin
  • Filming from Symphony No. 3 (2007) and Symphony No. 4 (2008) with bonus material from 2014

Overview

This exceptional DVD set presents Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 as interpreted by the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Paavo Järvi. The cycle is renowned for its deep literary inspirations—Symphony No. 3 features “narratives” told by elements of nature, such as the flowers of a meadow and the animals of a forest, while Symphony No. 4’s final movement evolved from an initially planned additional movement. Enriched with bonus introductions by Paavo Järvi, this collection encapsulates the profound heart and soul of Mahler’s musical vision in stunning HD.

Product Features

• Media: 2 DVD Set
• Symphonies:Audio: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
  • DVD 1: Symphony No. 3
  • DVD 2: Symphony No. 4
• Video: NTSC 16:9, HD Mastered from an HD Source
• Subtitles: German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
• Bonus Content: Introductions to the symphonies by Paavo Järvi (18 minutes)

Interesting Facts

• Literary Inspirations: Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 is based on a literary programme where each movement is envisioned as a “narrative” by elements of nature, such as the flowers of a meadow and the animals of a forest. The final movement, originally titled "What love tells me," foreshadows the emotional depth found in his later works.
• Evolution of Ideas: Initially, Mahler planned a seventh movement titled "What the child tells me," which eventually became the final movement of his Symphony No. 4.
• Critical Acclaim: The Mahler cycle by the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra under Paavo Järvi has been internationally acclaimed as one of the most important Mahler projects of the new millennium.
• Artistic Vision: As Paavo Järvi remarks, "If I knew Mahler only from his music, I would say that he has a huge heart and a deep connection with the soul and humanity."

Publishers

Produced by UNITEL CLASSICA in co-production with Hessischer Rundfunk. Mastered and released by C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. ©2007 (Symphony No. 3)/2008 (Symphony No. 4) with bonus material from 2014. All rights reserved.
This programme is under copyright protection and may be shown in private homes only.

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