Mahler: Symphony No. 3 & Berg: Lulu Suite – ORTF National Orchestra, Jean Martinon - Audio CD

Product Information

• UPC: 7619930316018
• Catalog Number: VEL 3160
• Label: Cascavelle / Disques Office
• Format: Audio CD
• Duration: Approximate total duration varies per performance

• Performers:

  Conductor: Jean Martinon
  • Mary Lindzey, Soprano (Berg)
  • Hildegarde Ruetgers, Mezzo-Soprano (Mahler)
  • Chœurs de l'ORTF & Maîtrise de l'ORTF (Choir Conductor: Jean-Paul Kreder)
  • Orchestre National de l'ORTF
• Recording: Licensed 2011 by Cascavelle, Disques Office, Fribourg, Switzerland

Overview

This distinguished CD release presents two monumental works from the early 20th century: Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 in D minor, an expansive and deeply spiritual symphony, and Alban Berg’s Lulu Suite, a highly expressive and complex orchestral suite derived from his unfinished opera Lulu. Performed by the esteemed Orchestre National de l'ORTF under the baton of Jean Martinon, this album also features the remarkable voices of soprano Mary Lindzey and mezzo-soprano Hildegarde Ruetgers, alongside the accomplished Chœurs de l'ORTF and Maîtrise de l'ORTF.

Mahler’s Symphony No. 3, noted for its profound emotional breadth and innovative orchestration, is one of the longest symphonies in the classical repertoire and explores themes of nature, love, and the divine. The inclusion of the ORTF choirs adds a rich vocal dimension that enhances the symphony’s spiritual narrative.

Alban Berg’s Lulu Suite offers a powerful contrast, showcasing early 20th-century modernist expression through intense harmonic language and evocative orchestration, highlighted by the soprano soloist Mary Lindzey. This suite distills the drama and psychological depth of Berg’s opera into a concentrated orchestral experience.

Product Features

• Format: Standard Audio CD, suitable for all CD players
• Genre: Classical Symphony and Modernist Orchestral Suite
• Language: German (Mahler), German and instrumental (Berg)
• Ensemble: Full symphony orchestra with choir and soloists
• Conductor: Jean Martinon, known for his nuanced interpretations of Mahler and modern repertoire
• Recording Label: Cascavelle, Disques Office, with official licensing and quality assurance
• Packaging: Includes booklet with texts in French, German, and detailed liner notes

Interesting Facts

• Rare Collaboration: This recording captures the synergy of the ORTF’s National Orchestra and its choral ensembles, led by one of the 20th century’s respected conductors, Jean Martinon.
• Mahler’s Expansive Vision: Symphony No. 3 is notable for its monumental scale, requiring a large orchestra, choir, and soloists, offering a profound exploration of nature and spirituality.
• Modernist Innovation: Berg’s Lulu Suite, arranged from the opera completed between 1929 and 1934, exemplifies the expressionist style of the Second Viennese School, merging intense emotional expression with complex orchestral color.
• Vocal Excellence: Mary Lindzey and Hildegarde Ruetgers bring nuanced vocal textures to their solo parts, enriching the overall soundscape.
• French National Broadcasting Legacy: The ORTF ensembles were prominent in mid-20th-century French cultural life, contributing significantly to the promotion of contemporary and classical music.

Publishers

Licensed by Cascavelle, Disques Office, Fribourg, Switzerland, 2011. Distributed worldwide with attention to preserving the highest sound quality and authenticity.

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