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Mahler - Symphony No. 5

CD - Practically on the day of it’s 120th anniversary, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (that gave it’s first performance on 3 November 1888) released a new episode in Mariss Jansons Mahler cycle with his Amsterdam orchestra: the majestic Symphony No. 5.
RCO Live - Mahler Symphony No. 5 with conductor Mariss Jansons - cover 08007 image: Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
RCO Live - Mahler Symphony No. 5 with conductor Mariss Jansons - cover 08007 image: Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest

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The history of this world class orchestra and the Gustav Mahler composer are closely interwined. It was Willem Wengelberg who championed Mahler’s music with his Amsterdam orchestra, and this music has retained a fixed place been on their music stands ever since. Mahler with the RCO is always like coming home. In this recording Jansons underscores more than ever the Fifth’s narrative, poetic side. A valuable addition to the Concertgebouw Orchestra’s extensive Mahler-discography.

Playlist

Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor (1901 – 1902)
Erste Abteilung  

01.

 Trauermarsch: In gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie ein Kondukt 12:24
02. Stürmisch Bewegt: Mit grösster Vehemenz 15:01
Zweite Abteilung  
03. Scherzo: Kräftig, nicht zu schnell 18:40
Dritte Abteilung  

04.

 Adagietto: Sehr langsam 9:16
05. Rondo-Finale: Allegro 15:45
06. Applause 0:30
  Total Playing time 71:49

Recorded live at Concertgebouw Amsterdam on 18, 21 October 2007 and 16, 17 January 2008