Start with the 1st, then 2nd, then 4th, then 5th, then 3rd, then 7th, then 6th, then 8th and finaly 9th. This is the way I think you could appreciate Mahler's symphonies from "more" to "less" accesible for starters. All Mahler's symphonies are GREAT, but my favorite ones are 9th, 2nd,6th and 1st. I would recommend you Claudio Abaddo for the 1st and 2nd, and Bernstein for the 4th and 5th. Finally, the most recommended and perhaps the most known movement (one of the most beautiful adagios ever) for a starter is the 4th movement of the 5th symphony. Good listening.
What is a good intro to "Mahler"?
I have not listened to any of Mahler's work, but I am a classical fan and would be interested in learning more about his work.
What do you recommed as a start-off symphony? Something with life and fire! Must have great sound and perdormance.
And finally, I am a vinyl fan. Need to have it in that format. Thanks all!
Rick
What do you recommed as a start-off symphony? Something with life and fire! Must have great sound and perdormance.
And finally, I am a vinyl fan. Need to have it in that format. Thanks all!
Rick