Mahler: Symphony No. 5

. (Artist), Gustav Mahler (Composer), Václav Neumann (Conductor), Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
• Conductor: Václav Neumann
• Composer: Gustav Mahler
• Audio CD (February 10, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Brilliant Classics
• ASIN: B001MWM13Y
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,139 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor: Trauermarsch, in gemessenem Schritt, Streng, wie ein Kondukt

2. Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor: Stürmisch bewegt, mit grösster Vehemenz

3. Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor: Scherzo, kräftig, nicht zu schnell

4. Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor: Adagietto, sehr langsam

5. Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor: Rondo, finale

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Mahler Fifths There is!, December 8, 2010

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Stephen Grabow (Lawrence, Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mahler: Symphony No. 5 (Audio CD)

I have recently acquired this version of Mahler's 5th Symphony conducted by Vaclav Neumann and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in a technically superb remastering of a 1967 performance. My standard of reference for this work is Chailly, Jansons, Gatti, Zander, Rattle (new EMI) and Bertini. My second tier would include Barbirolli, Bernstein (DG) Abbado, Gielen, Solti and Tilson-Thomas. In my opinion, this recording by Neumann is one of the best there is. This work certainly doesn't stand or fall by the quality of the opening trumpet; there is so much else happening in this symphony, and Neumann has it all under control with chamber-like clarity: a superb 2nd movement, a truly fascinating and slightly mysterious scherzo, warm ambience where needed in the adagietto and gentle triumph in the finale. This is a performance you can listen to over and over again and it's just as good and fresh each time. A real sleeper, given the stiff competition.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classical WETA Mahler Survey: Symphony No.5 Top Choice, June 4, 2010

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J. F. Laurson (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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[from Classical WETA's Mahler Survey]

In any good performance [of a Mahler Fifth], no matter the sound quality, there should be moments where the symphony takes you by the lapels and forces your concentration for at least moments, if not the duration of the entire work. You'll find plenty of those in Václav Neumann's 1967 recording with the Leipzig Gewandhausorchester. At a wonderfully unsentimental clip Neumann finishes in under 66 minutes and the recording is exemplary for its natural style, colorful woodwinds, and driven passion. The Adagietto (9:40) is uncommonly beautiful and not cloying in the least. A dark horse Fifth-of-Choice. And, if by personal whim, my top choice.

Also available via Berlin Classics.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the highest peaks in M5 recordings., May 10, 2010

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Carlos Quintero "quinmal" (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This is with no doubt one of the true crown's jewels in M5 performances
history. Vaclav Neumann was a great mahlerian and his Gewandhaus concerts
on this composer were authentic revelations. Regarding this Neumann's M5,
i dont care about silly comments on trumpet`s sound and keys and i would
better pay attention to many other things to enjoy in this swift, sharply
focused performance. The opening funeral march may lack a bit of atmosphere
and density, but the turbulent second movement finds the Gewandhaus playing
with surprising and compelling ferocity. The scherzo is excellently paced,
the Adagietto, is perfectly judged and balanced, with a beautiful sound from
the strings. The finale is wonderful and moving, with awesome and powerful orchestral tutti and an unforgettable coda. With no doubt this recording
is among the very best of this symphony and an absolute recommendation.