Gustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, Edda Moser, Judith Blegen, Gerti Zeumer, Ingrid Mayr, Agnes Baltsa, Kenneth Riegel, Hermann Prey, José van Dam, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Wiener Singverein, Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker

Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8

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Leonard Bernstein's cycle of Mahler symphonies remains a towering achievement, and this 2005 release captures two of the composer's most ambitious works with the Vienna Philharmonic. Mahler's Seventh is moody and sprawling—essentially a journey through different emotional landscapes—while the Eighth, known as the "Symphony of a Thousand" for its massive orchestral and choral forces, represents a profound spiritual statement. Bernstein brings warmth and clarity to these intricate scores, drawing deeply nuanced playing from one of the world's greatest orchestras. With soloists like Edda Moser and Agnes Baltsa, plus the full Vienna State Opera Chorus, this is an all-star recording from the classical world. Essential listening if you're serious about Mahler.

Item Details+
Genre Classical
Style Romantic
Media Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Description CD1 is NM, CD2 is VG+. Inlay included.
Label Deutsche Grammophon
Year 2005
Format DVD
Tracklist+

Symphony No. 7 83:04

Symphony No. 8 "Symphony Of A Thousand" 84:35

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