Kegel: Mahler — Symphony No. 4 in G major

Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 in G major with Herbert Kegel, the MDR Sinfonieorchester and soprano Celestina Casapietra.

Recordings

The recording was published in the historical Eterna catalogue with a 1978 phonogram, featuring Herbert Kegel, MDR Sinfonieorchester and Celestina Casapietra.

Kegel emphasizes transparent textures, chamber-like balance and continuity of the symphonic arc.

MDR Sinfonieorchester; Celestina Casapietra, soprano; Herbert Kegel, conductor.

The first three movements lead to the vocal finale based on Das himmlische Leben.

Tracklist

01 — I. Bedächtig. Nicht eilen
02 — II. In gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast
03 — III. Ruhevoll
04 — IV. Sehr behaglich

Credits

Composer: Gustav Mahler
Conductor: Herbert Kegel
Orchestra: MDR Sinfonieorchester
Soprano: Celestina Casapietra
Historical phonogram: Eterna, 1978
Format: File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS594

Available formats

File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution

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