Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1, 5 and 9

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I'm thoroughly amazed at how well the early Melodiya recordings sound. Bright, vital and immediate, the music emerges fresh and satisfyingly defined with regard to orchestral detail. — MusicWeb International, 28th June 2017

Release Date: 27th Jan 2017
Catalogue No: MELCD1002475
Label: Melodiya
Length: 6 hours 35 minutes

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Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D major 'Titan'

Work length1:45:26

Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra
Kirill Kondrashin, Alexander Sladkovsky

I. Langsam - Schleppend

Track length12:32

II. Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell

Track length7:58

III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen

Track length9:50

IV. Stürmisch bewegt

Track length17:53

I. Langsam - Schleppend

Track length17:00

II. Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell

Track length8:40

III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen

Track length12:09

IV. Stürmisch bewegt

Track length19:24

Mahler: Symphony No. 5

Work length2:14:29

Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra
Kirill Kondrashin, Alexander Sladkovsky

I. Trauermarsch - In gemessenem Schritt - Streng - Wie ein Kondukt

Track length11:06

II. Stürmisch bewegt - Mit größter Vehemenz

Track length12:49

III. Scherzo - Kräftig, nicht zu schnell

Track length17:03

IV. Adagietto - Sehr langsam

Track length8:14

V. Rondo - Finale - Allegro

Track length13:51

I. Trauermarsch - In gemessenem Schritt - Streng - Wie ein Kondukt

Track length13:02

II. Stürmisch bewegt - Mit größter Vehemenz

Track length14:19

III. Scherzo - Kräftig, nicht zu schnell

Track length17:51

IV. Adagietto - Sehr langsam

Track length11:29

V. Rondo - Finale - Allegro

Track length14:45

Mahler: Symphony No. 9

Work length2:35:38

Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexander Sladkovsky, Kirill Kondrashin

I. Andante comodo

Track length24:56

II. Im Tempo eines gemächlichen Ländlers - Etwas täppisch und sehr derb

Track length15:33

III. Rondo - Burleske - Allegro assai - Sehr trotzig

Track length12:00

IV. Adagio - Sehr langsam und noch zurückhaltend

Track length21:53

I. Andante comodo

Track length27:22

II. Im Tempo eines gemächlichen Ländlers - Etwas täppisch und sehr derb

Track length15:31

III. Rondo - Burleske - Allegro assai - Sehr trotzig

Track length13:10

IV. Adagio - Sehr langsam und noch zurückhaltend

Track length25:13

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Melodiya presents a set of selected symphonies by Gustav Mahler interpreted by Kirill Kondrashin and Alexander Sladkovsky. Almost fifty years separate the recording of these interpretations. The name of Kirill Kondrashin is linked with the everlasting glory of the “Moscow philharmonics” – the orchestra that became one of the best collectives of the former Soviet Union under his leadership. Kondrashin not only resumed the tradition of “Russian Mahleriana” that had been interrupted by the Soviet ideologists of music for three decades - he actually rediscovered the world of Mahler’s music for the domestic audience.

People’s Artist of Russia Alexander Sladkovsky is among the best known conductors of modern Russia. He was the one who resuscitated the State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan (former Tatar ASSR) and won the recognition in this country and overseas during his six-year leadership. Just as Kondrashin did, Sladkovsky possesses an extensive repertoire, devotes much attention to contemporary music and achieves the highest technique and combination of emotional uplift with academic strictness in his interpretations. Mahler and Shostakovich take a special place in the modern maestro’s music pantheon. While Mahler’s First, Fifth and Ninth symphonies recorded by Sladkovsky and his orchestra in 2016 preserve the traits of Kondrashin’s tradition, they also capture the conductor’s distinction as his art is addressed to today’s listeners.

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28th June 2017

I'm thoroughly amazed at how well the early Melodiya recordings sound. Bright, vital and immediate, the music emerges fresh and satisfyingly defined with regard to orchestral detail.

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