Hermann Scherchen: Mahler — Symphony No. 3

Hermann Scherchen conducts the Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra in Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 in D minor, with Soňa Červená (contralto), the Leipzig Radio Women’s Chorus and the Leipzig Radio Children’s Chorus. The recording documents the concert of 1 October 1960 at the Kongresshalle in Leipzig.

Recording

Live recording from 1 October 1960 at the Kongresshalle in Leipzig, with Hermann Scherchen conducting the Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra and Soňa Červená as contralto soloist. The recording was subsequently issued by Tahra; specialist discographies document edition TAH 497-498.

Recording technique

The recording is monophonic and documents the live concert.

Tracklist

Gustav Mahler — Symphony No. 3
01 — I. Kräftig. Entschieden — 32:49
02 — II. Tempo di minuetto. Sehr mäßig — 09:21
03 — III. Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast — 15:15
04 — IV. Sehr langsam. Misterioso. “O Mensch! Gib Acht!” — 09:34
05 — V. Lustig im Tempo und keck im Ausdruck. “Es sungen drei Engel” — 04:07
06 — VI. Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden — 23:52

Credits

Conductor: Hermann Scherchen
Orchestra: Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra
Women’s chorus: Leipzig Radio Women’s Chorus
Children’s chorus: Leipzig Radio Children’s Chorus
Contralto: Soňa Červená
Composer: Gustav Mahler
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa
Code: CS664

Available format

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