Mahler: Symphony No. 9; Strauss: Metamorphosen; Tod und Verklärung
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Composer: Gustav MahlerComposer: Richard [1] Strauss
Conductor: Otto Klemperer
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra of London
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2007-03-06
Music Label: EMI Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- I: Andante Comodo
- II: Im tempo Eines Gemachlichen Landlers
- III: Rondo-Burleske
- IV: Adagio
- Metamorphosen-Study For 23 Solo Strings
- Tod Und Verklarun Op.24
Music reviews of Mahler: Symphony No. 9; Strauss: Metamorphosen; Tod und Verklärung
Music Review: One of the classic recordings
Rating: 5 Stars
Otto Klemperer's interpretation of Mahler's ninth symphony has always had a special place, even in the growing catalogue of ninths. In its previous remastered incarnation (1999), it was relesed in the EMI "Klemperer Legacy" series. Now we have it in a new remastered edition (2007), in the EMI Great Recordings series.
It is not famous for orchestral perfection. New Philharmona Orchestra was simply not in its best shape when this recording was made. So there are some flaws here and there, for instance in the climax of the final movement: some crazy flute sounds are clearly and painfully audible.
But what makes this recording so special is Klemperer's unique, powerful interpretation, which, in terms of its deeply felt and perfectly consistent interpretational insights, has few (if any) rivals on disc. If you used to other, smoother interpretations, Klemp's towering and tormented vision will shake your foundations. Even the climax in the final, when playing is a bit shaky, makes sense: this is the ultimate musical tragedy, it is to take music to its very limits as communicated expression.
This recordings deserves five stars and beyond. Sound is quite good for its age - the 2007 remaster is clearly superior to the one from 1999 - and the interpretation is second to none. Or, in other words, we need to consider it as an essential account together with those other incredible Mahler ninths that we have from Ancerl, Barbirolli, and Walter...
Klemp's very fine, austere interpretation of Richard Strauss' "Metamorphosen for 23 solo strings" and his insightful version of "Tod und Verklärung" are worthy fill-ups.
Warmly recommended.
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