L. Beethoven = Л. Бетховен - Симфония № 2 Ре Мажор, Соч. 36; Кориолан; Король Стефан / Мелодия LP

33СМ 02189-90

Product Features

• Reissued, Remastered
• Audio CD, Box set
• Release Date: October 25, 1990
• Total Time: 80 minutes

Overview

Mahler's Symphony No. 8, also known as the "Symphony of a Thousand," is a choral symphony that combines the power of a large orchestra with the beauty of vocal performances. This recording, conducted by Georg Solti and performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is a critically acclaimed rendition of this monumental work.

Interesting Facts

• Composition: The symphony was composed in 1906 and premiered on September 12, 1910, in Munich, conducted by Gustav Mahler himself.
• Structure: The symphony is divided into two parts, with Part I based on the Latin hymn "Veni creator spiritus" and Part II setting the closing scene from Goethe's Faust.
• Instrumentation: The symphony requires a very large orchestra, reflecting Mahler's vision of a "new symphonic universe."
• Performance: This recording features top-class singing by soloists and three choirs, with excellent orchestral playing and conducting.

Track Listing

1. Veni, Creator Spiritus
2. Imple Superna Gratia
3. Infirma Nostri Corporis
4. Accende Lumen Sensibus
5. Veni, Creator Spiritus
6. Gloria Patri Domino
7. Poco Adagio - Waldung, Sie Schwankt Heran
8. Ewiger Wonnebrand
9. Wie Felsenabgrund Mir Zu Fuben
10. Gerettet Ist Das Edle Glied
11. Uns Bleibt Ein Erdenrest - Hier Ist Die Aussicht Frei
12. Hochste Herrscherin Der Welt - Dir, Der Unberuhrbaren
13. Bei Der Liebe, Die Den Fuben
14. Neige, Neige, Du Ohnegleiche
15. Blicket Auf Zum Retterblick
16. Alles Vergangliche

Key Credits

• Conductor: Georg Solti
• Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Soloists: Various singers
• Choirs: Three choirs

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