Mahler: Symphony No. 6 – La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra (DVD)

UPC: 5060244550186

Product Features

• Title: Mahler: Symphony No. 6
• Composer: Gustav Mahler
• Conductor: Hartmut Haenchen
• Orchestra: La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra
• Recording Location: Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR), Brussels, 6 September 2009
• Language: Music only
• TV Format: NTSC 16:9
• Sound: LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround
• Region Code: Worldwide (Region Free)
• Run Time: Approx. 87 minutes
• Publisher: ICA Classics

Overview

This ICA Classics Live DVD presents an exceptional performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 6, conducted by the highly regarded Hartmut Haenchen with the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra. Recorded live at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, this performance was part of Haenchen's acclaimed Mahler cycle, showcasing his deep understanding of Mahler’s intricate and emotionally charged compositions. The Sixth Symphony, often referred to as the "Tragische," is one of Mahler's most intense and complex symphonies, with its brooding themes, dramatic contrasts, and powerful orchestration.

Haenchen's interpretation is renowned for its intellectual depth and emotional intensity, making this performance an essential addition to any Mahler collection. The DVD also features high-quality DTS 5.1 surround sound, immersing the listener in the full scope of Mahler's orchestral sound world.

Interesting Facts

• Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony is often called the "Tragic Symphony," and it reflects the composer’s dark premonitions of fate and tragedy, culminating in a harrowing finale.
• Hartmut Haenchen is celebrated for his interpretations of both Mahler and Wagner, bringing an intense focus on structure and emotion to his performances.
• The La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, based in Brussels, is one of Europe’s premier orchestras, and this recording captures them in top form.
• The performance was recorded at BOZAR, Brussels' cultural hub, known for its rich acoustic environment.
• This DVD is part of the ICA Classics Live series, which brings rare and prestigious performances to commercial release, many for the first time.

Track Listing

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)

1. Symphony No. 6 in A minor (86:46)
   • I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo
   • II. Andante moderato
   • III. Scherzo
   • IV. Finale: Allegro moderato

Recorded live at the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels, 6 September 2009

Publishers

• ICA Classics
• La Monnaie
• VRT Canvas

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