Description
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 & Blumine – Ondine Super Audio‑CD
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra • Hannu Lintu, Conductor
Product Information
- UPC: 0761195126455
- Product Type: Super Audio‑CD (Hybrid SACD)
- Format: Composer: Gustav Mahler (1860–1911)
- SACD Surround 5.0
- SACD Stereo
- CD Stereo (16‑bit version for standard CD players)
- Recorded using Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology
- Works Included:
- Symphony No. 1 (Movements I–IV, total duration approximately 55:45)
- Blumine (restored original 2nd-movement excerpt, 7:01)
- Performers:
- Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor: Hannu Lintu
- Additional Materials: Release Year & Manufacturer: 2015, Ondine Oy, Helsinki
- Enclosed English liner notes
- Esittelytekstit suomeksi (explanatory texts in Finnish)
- Manufactured in: Germany
- Websites: www.ondine.net | www.yle.fi/rso | www.hannulintu.fi
Overview
Experience the majestic oeuvre of Gustav Mahler with this Ondine Super Audio‑CD release of Symphony No. 1 & Blumine. This historically significant recording presents Mahler’s iconic Symphony No. 1 in its full four-movement form (approximately 55:45 minutes) along with the rare and restored movement Blumine (7:01 minutes)–an original excerpt that was excised in later revisions.
Under the inspired baton of conductor Hannu Lintu, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra delivers a performance marked by precision, passion, and clarity. With rich, immersive sound reproduced in SACD Surround 5.0 and SACD Stereo (plus a high‑fidelity 16‑bit CD option), this recording transports you into Mahler’s dramatic musical world, bridging Austro-German Romanticism with early modernist sensibilities.
Finnish Translation – Overview (Esittely)
Koe Gustav Mahlerin majesteettinen taide tässä Ondine Super Audio‑CD -julkaisussa, joka sisältää Sinfonia No. 1 neljällä osalla (yhteensä noin 55:45) sekä harvinaisen ja uudelleen palautetun osan Blumine (7:01). Johtaja Hannu Lintu ja Suomen Radion Sinfoniaorkesteri tuottavat usein ylistettyä, tarkkaa ja sydämellistä tulkintaa, joka yhdistää austro-saksalaisen romantiikan ja varhaismodernismin. Nauti monikanavaisesta SACD Surround 5.0 -äänestä ja SACD Stéréo -version kirkkaudesta – sekä varmistetusta 16‑bit CD -toistomuodosta, joka vie kuulijan syvälle Mahlerin dramaattiseen musiikilliseen maailmaan.
Product Features
- Immersive Audio Experience:
- Enjoy the multi‑dimensional sound of SACD Surround 5.0 and pristine SACD Stereo. A high‑fidelity 16‑bit CD version is also available for standard players.
- Hybrid Format Versatility:
- This Super Audio‑CD is compatible with all SACD, CD, and DVD players, ensuring exceptional audio on any system.
- Restored Rare Movement – Blumine:
- In addition to the complete Symphony No. 1, discover Blumine–a rare, restored original 2nd-movement excerpt that offers an exclusive insight into Mahler’s early intentions.
- Comprehensive Liner Notes:
- Detailed English notes and Finnish explanatory texts enrich the listening experience and deepen your appreciation of Mahler’s artistry.
- Acclaimed Performance:
- The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the internationally renowned Hannu Lintu, brings both power and subtlety to every note.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Significance:
- Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) is celebrated as a bridge between Austro-German Romantic traditions and modernist innovation. His Symphony No. 1 is often affectionately dubbed “Titan” for its epic scope.
- The Mystery of Blumine:
- Blumine, originally part of his first symphony, was later excised by Mahler. Its restored presentation in this recording provides a unique glimpse into the composer’s original artistic vision.
- Cutting‑Edge Technology:
- This recording utilizes Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology to capture every nuance, ensuring an immersive listening experience that meets the standards of today’s audiophiles.
- Dual Language Documentation:
- Precision in performance is paired with comprehensive liner notes in English and Finnish, catering to a global audience and reflecting Mahler’s enduring international impact.
Finnish Translation – Interesting Facts (Mielenkiintoisia faktoja)
- Historiallinen Merkitys:
- Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) on tunnettu siltana austro-saksalaisen romantiikan ja modernismin välillä. Hänen Sinfonia No. 1:ään on usein liitetty nimitys “Titan”, joka viittaa sen eeppiseen laajuuteen.
- Blumine – Salaperäinen Teos:
- Blumine, joka alun perin sisältyi ensimmäiseen sinfoniaan, poistettiin myöhemmin Mahlerin toimesta. Tämän palautetun osan kuuleminen tarjoaa ainutlaatuisen näkymän säveltäjän alkuperäiseen taiteelliseen visiioon.
- Huippuluokan Ääniteknologia:
- Ennenkuuluttua Direct Stream Digital (DSD) -teknologiaa hyödyntävä tallennus takaa jokaisen sävyn erottuvuuden ja tarjoaa nykyään vaativille kuulijoille syväluotaavan äänikokemuksen.
- Kaksikielinen Dokumentaatio:
- Suoritus on varustettu yksityiskohtaisilla englanninkielisillä ja suomenkielisillä esiteoksilla, mikä vahvistaa Mahlerin kansainvälistä merkitystä.
Track Listing
- Symphony No. 1 – Movements I–IV – Approximately 55:45
- Blumine (Restored Original Movement) – 7:01
Total Running Time: Approximately 62:33
Publishers
- Label: Ondine
- Released by: Ondine Oy, Helsinki, 2015
- Manufactured in: Germany
- Legal Notice: Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public performance, and broadcasting of this recording is prohibited.
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Finnish:
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