Claudio Abbado’s critically acclaimed recording of ‘Mahler 5’ with the Berliner Philharmoniker sees its first release on vinyl! Recently featured in the movie TÁR, the remarkable background to this vinyl release is indeed associated with the movie itself as Abbado’s iconic ‘Mahler 5’ recording serves as a source of inspiration and a personal favourite of Todd Field, Director of TÁR. The vinyl is now available on 2-LP Gatefold Vinyl Set (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)

Tracklist:

GUSTAV MAHLER (1860–1911)

Symphony No. 5

LP 1

Side A (PART I)

Funeral march. In measured step. Severe. Like a conduit

Side B

Stormily moved, with great vehemence

LP 2

Side A (PART II)

Scherzo. Strong, not too fast 17:26

Side B (PART III)

Adagietto. Very slow 9:02

Rondo-Finale. Allegro – Allegro giocoso. Frisch 15:40

Berliner Philharmoniker

Gerd Seifert (horn solo)

Claudio Abbado (conductor)

Live Recording: Berlin, Philharmonie, 5/1993

Produced by Christopher Alder

Balance Engineer (Sound Engineer): Gernot von Schultzendorff