Description
Klaus Tennstedt: Mahler's Symphony No. 5 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra DVD
UPC: 5060244550414
Product Features
- Conductor: Klaus Tennstedt
- Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer: Gustav Mahler
- Recording Venue: Royal Festival Hall, London
- Recording Date: December 13, 1988
- Media Type: DVD (Video)
- Publisher: ICA Classics
- Total Duration: 76 minutes
Overview
This DVD release captures a monumental performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 5 by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Klaus Tennstedt. Recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall in London on December 13, 1988, it was the last time Tennstedt conducted the orchestra. His interpretation is noted for its intense passion and personal depth, hallmarks of his legendary conducting style. Part of the ICA Classics Legacy Series, this recording is now available on DVD for the first time, featuring expertly restored footage from the BBC archives.
Interesting Facts
- Klaus Tennstedt was renowned for his powerful and emotionally charged performances, particularly of Mahler’s works, which earned him a devoted following. His approach to Mahler's Fifth Symphony is often cited as one of his most personal and profound interpretations.
- This was Tennstedt’s final appearance with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, making the performance historically significant.
- Mahler's Symphony No. 5 is a complex work that spans a wide emotional range, from the dramatic funeral march of the first movement to the celebrated Adagietto, which is often performed on its own due to its emotional poignancy.
- The BBC captured this performance, and the footage has been meticulously restored by ICA Classics, offering viewers a unique glimpse into Tennstedt’s live conducting brilliance.
Track Listing
- Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor
- Recorded: December 13, 1988
- Length: 76:09 minutes
Total Duration: 76 minutes
Publishers
- ICA Classics
- In collaboration with BBC
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