CLAUDIO ABBADO - Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5

Decca (UMO) / Classics / Deutsche Grammophon

£31.37

Format: 2 x LP
Catalogue No.: 4864061
Barcode: 00028948640614
Release Date: 20 Jan 2023
Genre: Classical

First vinyl release of Claudio Abbado’s critically acclaimed recording of ‘Mahler 5’ with the Berliner Philharmoniker
180gm vinyl pressed at Optimal
“Conductor and orchestra are “right inside the spirit and sound of this score ... Only a select few get through to the subtext. Abbado is one.” (Gramophone)
“Outstanding ... With excellent sound, there are few versions to match this, presenting Abbado at his peak.” (Penguin Guide to Classical Music)

TRACKLIST:
LP 1
Side A
PART I
1st funeral march. In measured step. Severe. Like a conduit 12:36
Side B
2. Stormily moved, with great vehemence 14:46

LP 2
Side A
PART II
3. Scherzo. Strong, not too fast 17:26
Side B
PART III
4. Adagietto. Very slow 9:02
5. Rondo-Finale. Allegro – Allegro giocoso. Frisch 15:40