Symphony 1 in D Major Titan

Mahler (Artist), Eschenbach (Artist), Houston Symphony (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 16, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Koch Int'l Classics
• ASIN: B000007N89
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #339,414 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Symphony No. 1 In D: Langsam. Schleppend. Wie ein Natulaut. Immer sehr gemachlich

2. Symphony No. 1 In D: Kraeftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell. Trio: Recht gemachlich

3. Symphony No. 1 In D: Feierlich un gemessen, ohne zu schleppen

4. Symphony No. 1 In D: Stuermisch bewegt. Sehr gesngvoll. Langsam. hochste kraft, wieder vorwarts drangend. Triumphal. Nicht eilen. Pesante.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful live performance and interpretation!, July 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Symphony 1 in D Major Titan (Audio CD)

After a recording of this magnitude, it seems unimagineable that the Houston Symphony is not more recorded. Given this is a live recording, the performance is flawless. Technically speaking, the intonation could not be better. Eschenbach brings out the colors that need to be to create a well balanced sound. Bravo to the fine horns and trumpets. All too often a performance is ruined by a clutter of unbalanced instrumental sound, and with this CD that is not a problem. All around, you cannot go wrong with this intense performance.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD!, May 9, 2008

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Stephen "Spoonboy" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Symphony 1 in D Major Titan (Audio CD)

This recording deserves so much more publicity, let alone it should remain in print! Out of the 30 recordings of Mahler's first symphony that I own, I rate this as a top choice.

The sound quality is unsurpassed. This is a live recording and I have studio recordings that don't sound nearly as good.

But the best is Eschenbach's interpretation. It is perfect for the Titan.

Pick this up if you can!

UPDATE: Honeck's recording on the Exton label is extraordinary and I would now rate this recording second to Honeck conducting the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Exton.