Mahler: Symphony No 1 / Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen

Gustav Mahler (Composer), Otmar Suitner (Conductor), Hermann Prey (Artist), Staatkapelle Dresden (Orchestra), Kurt Sanderling (Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Staatkapelle Dresden
• Conductor: Otmar Suitner, Kurt Sanderling
• Composer: Gustav Mahler
• Audio CD (October 1, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Berlin Classics
• ASIN: B00008K4X2
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Mahler First To Consider, May 24, 2011

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J. F. Laurson (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mahler: Symphony No 1 / Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Audio CD)

[From WETA's Mahler survey]

Otmar Suitner's 1963 LP for the East German VEB Schallplatten (People's-Owned Company - Records) with the Staatskapelle Dresden is the only truly exciting "First" that I have recently discovered for myself (save Haitink/CSO). Superb, rich mono sound, compelling conducting, wild climaxes, musicality and frenzy in perfect balance. Little wonder Berlin Classics has re-issued this on their "Eterna Collection"--both as a heavy vinyl LP and a beautifully produced CD with the original cover and liner notes. It further helps this release that it is coupled with an equally--or even more--gorgeous rendition of the "Songs of a Wayfarer". The (East-) Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra under Kurt Sanderling and booming roundness of Herrmann Prey were recorded in 1961 and it'd all be a perfect match were it not for the considerable distortion. All the same a true joy to listen to.

[Top 5 Recording of Mahler Firsts]