Horenstein: Mahler — Symphony No. 4 in G major

Jascha Horenstein conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra in Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 in G major, with Margaret Price as soprano in the final movement.

Recordings

The recording was made at Barking Town Hall, London, on 23–24 November 1970, after a concert performance in October of the same year.

The interpretation highlights the chamber-like transparency of many sections and prepares the vocal finale “Das himmlische Leben”, sung by Margaret Price.

Tracklist

01 — I. Bedächtig, nicht eilen
02 — II. In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast
03 — III. Ruhevoll, poco adagio
04 — IV. Sehr behaglich “Das himmlische Leben”

Credits

Composer: Gustav Mahler
Conductor: Jascha Horenstein
Soprano: Margaret Price
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Recording: Barking Town Hall, London — 23–24 November 1970
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS583

Available formats

Available as File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution.

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