Wiener Singakademie, Vienna Boys Choir, Slowakischer Philharmonischer Chor, ORF-Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy - Mahler: Symphony No. 8 (2011)
BAND/ARTIST: Wiener Singakademie, Vienna Boys Choir, Slowakischer Philharmonischer Chor, ORF-Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
- Title: Mahler: Symphony No. 8
- Year Of Release: 2011
- Label: Oehms Classics
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless +Booklet
- Total Time: 01:17:12
- Total Size: 344 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Veni, creator spiritus -
02. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Imple superna gratia -
03. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Infirma nostri corporis -
04. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Tempo I: Allegro, etwas hastig -
05. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Infirma nostri corporis -
06. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Accende lumen sensibus -
07. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Qui Paraclitus diceris -
08. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Gloria sit Patri Domino
09. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Poco adagio -
10. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Piu mosso: Allegro moderato -
11. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Waldung, sie schwankt heran -
12. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Ewiger Wonnebrand -
13. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Wie Felsenabgrund mir zu Fussen -
14. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Gerettet ist das edle Glied -
15. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Jene Rosen, aus den Handen -
16. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Uns bleibt ein Erdenrest -
17. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Ich spur' soeben nebelnd um Felsenhoh' -
18. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Dir, der Unberuhrbaren -
19. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Bei der Liebe, die den Fussen -
20. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Er uberwachst uns schon - Vom edlen Geisterchor umgeben -
21. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Blicket auf zum Retterblick, alle reuig Zarten -
22. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Alles Vergangliche ist nur ein Gleichnis
Nicknamed "Symphony of a Thousand," Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 in E flat major requires eight vocal soloists, multiple choirs, and a mammoth orchestra, including an organ, though the large number of performers seldom approaches a thousand. Even so, the needed forces once made performances of the Eighth something of a rarity, and significant recordings were scarce until the second half of the 20th century. Since the turn of the 21st century, however, the growing crop of recordings and reissues seems to suggest the increased popularity of this symphony, and Bertrand de Billy's 2011 release on Oehms shows that the enthusiasm level for this work is high. This is a vigorous and muscular live performance, and the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna gives dynamic support to the Wiener Singakademie, the Slovak Philharmonic Choir, and the Wiener Sängerknaben, who overlap marvelously and create a glorious choral sound that is at times heaven-storming. The soloists deliver their parts with accuracy and control, and their ensembles have balance and clear counterpoint, especially when their lines are set against the choruses. One might notice occasional and miniscule inaccuracies in entrances, but when the difficulty of coordinating these groups over a large performing space is added into the equation, the results are actually quite good. While this recording may not be everyone's favorite Eighth - among so many excellent recordings on the market, that would be asking a lot - it is an exciting offering and highly recommended, especially to newcomers.
01. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Veni, creator spiritus -
02. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Imple superna gratia -
03. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Infirma nostri corporis -
04. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Tempo I: Allegro, etwas hastig -
05. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Infirma nostri corporis -
06. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Accende lumen sensibus -
07. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Qui Paraclitus diceris -
08. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part I, Veni, creator spiritus: Gloria sit Patri Domino
09. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Poco adagio -
10. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Piu mosso: Allegro moderato -
11. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Waldung, sie schwankt heran -
12. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Ewiger Wonnebrand -
13. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Wie Felsenabgrund mir zu Fussen -
14. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Gerettet ist das edle Glied -
15. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Jene Rosen, aus den Handen -
16. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Uns bleibt ein Erdenrest -
17. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Ich spur' soeben nebelnd um Felsenhoh' -
18. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Dir, der Unberuhrbaren -
19. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Bei der Liebe, die den Fussen -
20. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Er uberwachst uns schon - Vom edlen Geisterchor umgeben -
21. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Blicket auf zum Retterblick, alle reuig Zarten -
22. Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand": Part II, Final Scene from Faust: Alles Vergangliche ist nur ein Gleichnis
Nicknamed "Symphony of a Thousand," Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 in E flat major requires eight vocal soloists, multiple choirs, and a mammoth orchestra, including an organ, though the large number of performers seldom approaches a thousand. Even so, the needed forces once made performances of the Eighth something of a rarity, and significant recordings were scarce until the second half of the 20th century. Since the turn of the 21st century, however, the growing crop of recordings and reissues seems to suggest the increased popularity of this symphony, and Bertrand de Billy's 2011 release on Oehms shows that the enthusiasm level for this work is high. This is a vigorous and muscular live performance, and the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna gives dynamic support to the Wiener Singakademie, the Slovak Philharmonic Choir, and the Wiener Sängerknaben, who overlap marvelously and create a glorious choral sound that is at times heaven-storming. The soloists deliver their parts with accuracy and control, and their ensembles have balance and clear counterpoint, especially when their lines are set against the choruses. One might notice occasional and miniscule inaccuracies in entrances, but when the difficulty of coordinating these groups over a large performing space is added into the equation, the results are actually quite good. While this recording may not be everyone's favorite Eighth - among so many excellent recordings on the market, that would be asking a lot - it is an exciting offering and highly recommended, especially to newcomers.
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