Mahler*,Bruno Walter,Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra Of New York–Symphony No. 5 19 versions Columbia 1947 Gustav Mahler,Desi Halban,Bruno Walter–Mahler Songs (3×Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album) Columbia Masterworks MM 809 1948 Mahler*,Eugenia Zareska,The London Philharmonic Orchestra*,Eduard van ...
Mahler was a “late Romantic,” part of an ideal that placed Austro-German classical music on a higher plane than other types, through its supposed possession of particular spiritual and philosophical significance. He was one of the last major composers of a line which includes, among others, ...
Today, despite the enormous forces and cost required to stage the symphony, performances and recordings are not rare. However, the number of musicians involved in modern performances rarely reaches 1,000. In , there was a performance celebrating an anniversary year in , with over 700 singers ...
building the Chicago Symphony Orchestra into a world-class ensemble distinguished for its precision and unique orchestral sound. During the 37 years he was in charge, he commissioned many works from composers of different styles, among whom were Stravinsky...