By AK103233
19-Aug-2010

A unique interpretation  

As always, Mahler’s symphony delivers movements packed full of dances, folk inspiration, soaring melodies, dynamic surprises, and lush harmonies. Neeme Jarvi has led his orchestra to a great recording here. The orchestra plays wonderfully and with great musicality. All sections of the ensemble perform this piece well, but I particularly liked the brass section. Mahler’s orchestration lets each section shine at different moments, but the brass seems ever-present and plays with great sensitivity to the changing moods of this piece. This is a fabulous hour (plus) of the gorgeous music that lets people everywhere fall in love with Mahler. Superb playing and a fine recording overall.
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