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This epic journey from dark to light is hardly short of recordings, but this live one can hold its head up high. The soloists are superb, and the LPO plays beautifully for Jurowski, who shows a total mastery of pacing. The huge narrative of the finale can easily sag, but here it leads unerringly to the magical choral entry.**** --Daily Telegraph,23/06/11
A performance of revelations,big and small,and easily the most illumanating to have appeared on disc in a very long time.Jurowski wipes the floor with the recent Rattle and Jansons accounts and is probably now the prime recommendation,the"library choice",that has for so long eluded us.And I include the excelent Ivan Fischer account on Channel Classics in that assesment.I was present at the this Live performance,what wa a momentous evening at the Royal festival Hall in september 2009 but wondered how it would translate to disc in the cool light of day.So often musical occasions writ large in one's memory achieve optimum impact only in the moment of performance and pale on reproduction and repetition. Not so,this Resurrection. You may think you know how Mahler's Second Symphony goes.Think again. EDITORS CHOICE. RECORDING OF THE MONTH. --Gramophone,Aug'11
It scores over the recent Simon Rattle interpretation with focused fire and brimstone.This performance is as engaging as it gets. Performance***** Recording **** --BBC Music Magazine,Aug'11
Jurowski is always compelling,and this concert performance is recorded in decent live sound. --IRR,July/Aug'11
Critics' Choice 2011 --Gramophone,Dec'11
A performance of revelations,big and small,and easily the most illumanating to have appeared on disc in a very long time.Jurowski wipes the floor with the recent Rattle and Jansons accounts and is probably now the prime recommendation,the"library choice",that has for so long eluded us.And I include the excelent Ivan Fischer account on Channel Classics in that assesment.I was present at the this Live performance,what wa a momentous evening at the Royal festival Hall in september 2009 but wondered how it would translate to disc in the cool light of day.So often musical occasions writ large in one's memory achieve optimum impact only in the moment of performance and pale on reproduction and repetition. Not so,this Resurrection. You may think you know how Mahler's Second Symphony goes.Think again. EDITORS CHOICE. RECORDING OF THE MONTH. --Gramophone,Aug'11
It scores over the recent Simon Rattle interpretation with focused fire and brimstone.This performance is as engaging as it gets. Performance***** Recording **** --BBC Music Magazine,Aug'11
Jurowski is always compelling,and this concert performance is recorded in decent live sound. --IRR,July/Aug'11
Critics' Choice 2011 --Gramophone,Dec'11
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The London Philharmonic Orchestra has a long heritage with Mahler's symphonies cemented in a mid-European tradition through Tennstedt s work with the Orchestra in the 1980s and early 1990s. Vladimir Jurowski has waited longer than many other conductors might before tackling Mahler mainly, he says, because to approach this music is to touch on something that is for me extremely precious and personal . Mahler's Second Symphony is a compelling start to Jurowski's documentation of this great composer. His approach fully reveals the dynamic extremes in Mahler and this recording emphsises how much soft scoring there is, such is Jurowski s sensitivity and control. Jurowski differs from Tennstedt in that there is no over emotional self-indulgence, he allows the music to do the talking and his tempos and pacing are faultless.
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When I was at Music College our top London orchestra was the LPO, it always seemed to have more fire in its belly. But that was 25 years ago! More recently it saw a bit of a lull in fortunes but now everyone is saying "Jurowski this" and "Jurowski that". How I didn't want to be taken in by the hype! How I wanted to see through it and review this live concert recording as just another mediocre version. But try as I might, the truth is the truth, and the truth is that this is one of the few versions that really are as good as folk say they are. Only this and Boulez with VPO have caused me to be late to meetings because I just HAD to hear them through to the end.
Recording quality is faultless, just the right balance in the new RFH acoustics. You will only realise it is a live recording once or twice when large guy in front row coughs, oh and at the end as (probably the same) large guy bellows 'Bravo".
Performance is sublime, in any dynamic, or any tempo there is total control from every part of the orchestra. A full clear, sensitive sound that shines and sparkles only when needed.
Jurowski takes Mahler at his word and plays the tempi, the rubato, the dynamics as the piece speaks to him. If you have heard lots of 2's you will know that some conductors turn the piece into a caricature. This interpretation shows them up as wearing the Emperor's New Clothes. Here the music speaks for itself and you end up realising that just as a symphonic work it actually MEANS something again. I suspect it means what Mahler meant because it is all so natural and obvious, but regardless of Mahlerian authenticity you will feel better for hearing it and worse if you ignore my zealous comments and don't!
Recording quality is faultless, just the right balance in the new RFH acoustics. You will only realise it is a live recording once or twice when large guy in front row coughs, oh and at the end as (probably the same) large guy bellows 'Bravo".
Performance is sublime, in any dynamic, or any tempo there is total control from every part of the orchestra. A full clear, sensitive sound that shines and sparkles only when needed.
Jurowski takes Mahler at his word and plays the tempi, the rubato, the dynamics as the piece speaks to him. If you have heard lots of 2's you will know that some conductors turn the piece into a caricature. This interpretation shows them up as wearing the Emperor's New Clothes. Here the music speaks for itself and you end up realising that just as a symphonic work it actually MEANS something again. I suspect it means what Mahler meant because it is all so natural and obvious, but regardless of Mahlerian authenticity you will feel better for hearing it and worse if you ignore my zealous comments and don't!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A superb recording of Mahlers 2nd symphony. All the qualities that make this symphony so special are captured here on this excellent live recording (thats how i hear it anyway!). The world class LPO and choir sound 1st rate and listening to this cd is magical and uplifting. Don't hesitate in buying this cd like i did, pleasure has no price so buy it, listen, hear, feel and enjoy the master that is Mahler - if you decide to buy this i hope it gives you as much audio pleasure as it has to me. Recommended
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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What a pity the star rating is pulled down by one bizarre comment....it is certainly not a review. We are all entitled to our opinions; but wrongheaded ones need to be challenged.
I very much agree with the highly favourable comments of all of the reviewers.
I know this best of all Mahler's symphonies and yet, it felt fresh and often raised goosebumps. There is a great deal of almost gossamer delicacy and elbow room without a moment of dragging. Overall the timing means it has to go onto two discs. But mere timings can be deceptive.
I love the rubato and the portamanto, neither of which sound like indulgences. The big moments are not underplayed. It feels organic rather than containing hysterical gear changes.
The orchestra sound is terrific and the recording is close in without undue highlighting of individual players.
The landler in the second movement is delicate rather than rustic. The dialogue of plucked strings quite playful. The third movement points and lifts the rhythms and the momentry drama towards the end of the movement comes through and makes its mark and the last two minutes shift like a mirage from playful to forboding.
I could go on. But really, I feel this is worth getting hold of, even if like me you thought you really did not need yet another Mahler 2. By the way, the soloists and choir are first rate.
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I very much agree with the highly favourable comments of all of the reviewers.
I know this best of all Mahler's symphonies and yet, it felt fresh and often raised goosebumps. There is a great deal of almost gossamer delicacy and elbow room without a moment of dragging. Overall the timing means it has to go onto two discs. But mere timings can be deceptive.
I love the rubato and the portamanto, neither of which sound like indulgences. The big moments are not underplayed. It feels organic rather than containing hysterical gear changes.
The orchestra sound is terrific and the recording is close in without undue highlighting of individual players.
The landler in the second movement is delicate rather than rustic. The dialogue of plucked strings quite playful. The third movement points and lifts the rhythms and the momentry drama towards the end of the movement comes through and makes its mark and the last two minutes shift like a mirage from playful to forboding.
I could go on. But really, I feel this is worth getting hold of, even if like me you thought you really did not need yet another Mahler 2. By the way, the soloists and choir are first rate.
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Fabulous
I've never listened much to Mahler's works believing them to be long winded and boring.
However, I was prompted to buy this album after hearing the finale on Radio 3 one... Read more
However, I was prompted to buy this album after hearing the finale on Radio 3 one... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Foxboy
Not echt Mahler
The two soloists and choir are very poor indeed.
I'll keep going back to Bruno Walter for my ultimate Mahler 2 experience.
I'll keep going back to Bruno Walter for my ultimate Mahler 2 experience.
Published 10 months ago by Van Douzen
Agreed!
R. Millington is spot on. That's the cost to me here in Spain too. Presto Classical is also cheaper than the Amazon mp3 download price. Read more
Published 10 months ago by vectis
Marvellous ... but buy direct from LPO for £10.99 (inc. P&P)!
Everything Mr Allsopp says is absolutely spot on. Fantastic performance and a must for any Mahlerian. Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. Millington
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