Disc 02 01. (keine Angaben) "Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche op. 28 (nach alter Schelmenweise in Rondoform) (Introduction and educational guide)" 02. London Symphony Orchestra "Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche op. 28 (nach alter Schelmenweise in Rondoform)"
Disc 03 01. (keine Angaben) "Ein Heldenleben op. 40 (Sinfonische Dichtung) (Introduction and educational guide)" Ein Heldenleben op. 40 (Sinfonische Dichtung) 02. Barantschik, Alexander "1. Der Held" 03. Barantschik, Alexander "2. Des Helden Widersacher" 04. Barantschik, Alexander "3. Des Helden Gef?hrtin" 05. Barantschik, Alexander "4. Des Helden Walstatt" 06. Barantschik, Alexander "5. Des Helden Friedenswerke" 07. Barantschik, Alexander "6. Des Helden Weltflucht und Vollendung"
Disc 04 Sinfonie Nr. 4 d-moll op. 120 01. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "1. Ziemlich langsam - Lebhaft" 02. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "2. Romanze: Ziemlich langsam" 03. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "3. Scherzo: Lebhaft" 04. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "4. Langsam: Lebhaft" Das Lied von der Erde 05. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "1. Das Trinklied vom Jammer der Erde" 06. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "2. Der Einsame im Herbst" 07. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "3. Von der Jugend" 08. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "4. Von der Sch?nheit" 09. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "5. Der Trunkene im Fr?hling" 10. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "6. Der Abschied"
Disc 05 Sinfonie Nr. 1 D-Dur "Der Titan" 01. Boston Symphony Orchestra "1. Langsam - Schleppend" 02. Boston Symphony Orchestra "2. Kr?ftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell" 03. Boston Symphony Orchestra "3. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen" 04. Boston Symphony Orchestra "4. St?rmisch bewegt" 05. Boston Symphony Orchestra "Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche op. 28 (nach alter Schelmenweise in Rondoform)" Sinfonie Nr. 5 cis-moll (Auszug) 06. Boston Symphony Orchestra "4. Adagietto: Sehr langsam"
Extra-Infos:
Michael Tilson Thomas, Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, Erich Leinsdorf, Hartmut Haenchen, Kurt Sanderling Various
Description:
Labelcode ICAS5133DVD
"Strauss/Mahler: Masterworks" is a classical music DVD released by ICA Classics, presenting significant works by Richard Strauss and Gustav Mahler in high-quality live performances. The focus lies on carefully curated masterworks that highlight the emotional breadth, orchestral color and structural genius of both composers. Expect expansive symphonic movements, lush late-Romantic harmonies and deeply expressive passages that showcase why Strauss and Mahler belong to the central canon of orchestral literature. The DVD format allows you to experience not only the sound, but also the visual intensity of the performances - from the interaction within the orchestra to the expressive conducting gestures that shape every phrase.
ICA Classics is known for issuing and preserving outstanding concert and opera recordings, especially live and archival performances featuring top orchestras, conductors and soloists. The label has earned a reputation among collectors and music lovers for its carefully restored sound, historically and artistically important releases, and thoughtful programming that often brings together related composers or works in compelling pairings. With "Strauss/Mahler: Masterworks", ICA Classics again underlines its commitment to presenting great music in interpretations that are both musically authoritative and visually engaging.
The cast of performers on this DVD - orchestra, conductor and soloists - represents high artistic achievement within the classical world. The conductor's interpretation is shaped by a deep understanding of late-Romantic style, balancing architectural clarity with emotional intensity. The orchestra delivers polished ensemble playing, a rich string sound and characterful solo contributions from winds and brass, all of which are crucial for the complex textures of Strauss and the spiritual depth of Mahler. Featured soloists, where present, bring refined technique and expressive nuance, illuminating lyrical lines and climactic moments with equal conviction. Collectively, these artists have built their reputations on acclaimed performances of the core symphonic and late-Romantic repertoire, and this program of Strauss and Mahler masterworks plays to those strengths.
This DVD will appeal to dedicated collectors of Strauss and Mahler alike, as well as to listeners who wish to deepen their familiarity with the great symphonic masterworks of the early 20th century. The coupling of both composers on one disc highlights not only their differences - from Strauss's sometimes sharply profiled drama to Mahler's spiritual and philosophical scope - but also their shared fascination with orchestral color and expressive extremes. "Strauss/Mahler: Masterworks" is both a compelling audio-visual concert experience for the home and a valuable document of top-flight interpreters engaging profoundly with two of the most important voices in the symphonic tradition.
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