Description
Mahler – Symphony No. 5 (Claudio Abbado, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Virtuoso Series) CD
UPC: 028947836209
MPN: 478 3620 GB
Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music Group
Overview
Gustav Mahler once said, “The symphony must be like the world; it must embrace everything!” His Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor is a towering example of this vision, ranging from the dramatic opening funeral march to the radiant joy of the finale. Conducted by Claudio Abbado with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, this recording from Deutsche Grammophon’s Virtuoso Series captures both the power and intimacy of Mahler’s masterpiece. The haunting Adagietto, famously featured in Visconti’s Death in Venice, helped bring Mahler’s music to a wider global audience decades after his death.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (Virtuoso Series)
- Genre: Classical, Late Romantic
- Composer: Gustav Mahler (1860–1911)
- Conductor: Claudio Abbado
- Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Total Length: 72:30
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Release: Compilation 1981 / Reissued 2012 (Virtuoso Series)
- Country: Made in EU
Interesting Facts
- Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 premiered in 1904 and is considered one of his most personal works, blending tragedy, passion, and triumph.
- The Adagietto (fourth movement) is among Mahler’s most famous compositions, often performed independently.
- Claudio Abbado, one of the 20th century’s leading Mahler interpreters, delivers a performance both deeply emotional and structurally precise.
- The Virtuoso Series offers budget-friendly access to iconic Decca and DG recordings, making this edition an excellent entry point for collectors and newcomers alike.
Track Listing
Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor – Gustav Mahler
- Trauermarsch (Funeral March) – In gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie ein Kondukt
- Stürmisch bewegt. Mit größter Vehemenz
- Scherzo. Kräftig, nicht zu schnell
- Adagietto. Sehr langsam
- Rondo-Finale. Allegro – Allegro giocoso. Frisch
Total Timing: 72:30
Publishers
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon (A Universal Music Company)
- Copyright: 1981 / 2012 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
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