Every recorded performance of Mahler shymphonies--and Das
Lied--from 1924 until press time! What a labor and how sorely
needed! Music Journal In the past 25 years a revival of interest in
the music of Gustav Mahler has resulted in nearly 300 new
recordings of his symphonies. The breadth and complexity of these
works, together with the plethora of recent releases, signals the
need for a guide that will be useful both to novice and the
experienced collector. Lewis M. Smoley's book fills this need,
providing critical analysis and specific recording information for
all known recordings of Mahler's symphonies as well as indexes by
conductor, orchestra, and label. The result of extensive research,
this volume includes many recordings that have not appeared in
previous listings. Recording made around the world from 1924
through 1986 are treated in chapters devoted to each of the 11
symphonies--including Das Lied von der Erde and the unfinished
10th. Listings are arranged alphabetically under the name of the
conductor and analyzed in terms of quality of performance, specific
interpretation and interpretive styles, and sonics. Recordings of
special merit are noted. Entries supply information about reissues
as well as original pressings, type of recording, and alternative
versions of some of the scores. Cross-referenced indexes list
conductor, orchestra, vocal soloists, chorus, and record label for
the recordings discussed. The foreword and preface place Mahler's
recorded symphonies in perspective and discuss some of the
interpretive and textual issues that continue to be debated. This
single-volume guide is appropriate for both the average listener
and the serious enthusiast, and will also be a valuable addition to
the collections of music schools and conservatories.
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