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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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Adriana Kucerova, soprano - Christianne Stotijn, mezzo-soprano - London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir - Vladimir Jurowski, direction
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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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!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Robin Hood
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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
8 of 10 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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Wouldn't you die without Mahler
One of the best recordings of this problematic work. You either love Mahler or hate him and personally I can't get enough of this rich music. Read more
Published 3 months ago by T. Lockyer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ultimately disappointing
I have listened to this recording in its entirety twice (Speakers and Headphones). Several sections I have returned to check speeds and editing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mahlerian Duck
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mahler equalised
This is a fine performance and interpretation, although hardly definitive. Jurowski does like to pull things about quite a bit rhymically, although to no profoundly effect... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Eric Shanes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good! But not among the best Mahler 2nd
Jurowski's Mahler Second is good - but not among the best Mahler 2nd recordings. You should go for Otto Klemperer, Bruno Walther, Kubelik, Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta and don't... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jørgen Jepsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 21 months ago by Frank
2.0 out of 5 stars
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 22 months ago by Van Douzen
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 22 months ago by vectis
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 22 months ago by R. Millington
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