Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 Resurrection
I had the pleasure of attending a performance of the University of Georgia’s Symphony Orchestra and chorus presentation of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 Resurrection last night. It was amazing, which is an understatement. Full chorus of over 100 and an orchestra that overflowed the stage. Five movements and 90 minutes straight. I was blown away.
I would appreciate suggestions for good versions of the work, preferably on vinyl.
Thanks in advance.
I just became aware that LP versions exist-Direct Metal Masterings- of the release by Simon Rattle and the City of Birmingham Symphony et. al. I have only heard this digitally but I remember liking it quite a bit and the DMM might appeal. Another LP choice overlooked previously, at least in my post, would be Klemperer and the Philharmonia from the very early sixties |
The Abbado CSO on vinyl is part of the latest batch of Deutsche Grammophon's Original Source Series. I haven't heard it but everything I've purchased from this series so far has been phenomenal. It might capture the magic of the CD version @mahler123 is referring to. |
The clips that I have heard of the Karajan Mahler 6 from the source that @hifiguy42 recommends are very impressive. I am never going to shell out that kind of dosh for a recording that has been so well transferred digitally, but if vinyl is your only media, I am sure that the Abbado Resurrection sounds amazing. |
