Mahler: Symphony No. 6 London Symphony Orchestra & Valery Gergiev

• Gustav Mahler (1860-1911): Symphony No. 6
• 1 I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo. Heftig, aber markig 21:59
• 2 II. Andante moderato 13:53
• 3 III. Scherzo: Wuchtig 12:34
• 4 IV. Finale: Allegro moderato - Allegro energico 28:45
• Total Runtime 01:17:11

Info for Mahler: Symphony No. 6

Does Mahler’s Sixth Symphony foretell the tragedy of his later life, or does it have a more cerebral purpose? Whatever the composer’s motives for writing it, tragic it certainly is: driven, bitter and sweet by turns, and ending in devastation – utterly compelling.

“Gergiev’s tempo for the first movement was at the cutting edge of impetuous ... the sinew and defiance pinned you to the seat ... Gergiev’s neurotic manner was entirely at one with Mahler's. The playing was mighty and valiant with the LSO brass covering themselves in glory.” (The Independent)

“it is difficult to resist Valery Gergiev in full flow. He summons such reserves of power and commitment from the LSO that one cannot help but be swept along.” (Gramophone Magazine)

“Gergiev's approach to Mahler's Sixth is bold and dramatic and his performance has a total conviction not always apparent in his controversial cycle...He goes for an almost brutish energy in this dark symphony of Mahler, and the results are compelling.” (Penguin Guide)

London Symphony Orchestra
Valery Gergiev, conductor

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