Gustav Mahler: Symphonie Nr.7 e-moll - Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
XLD | FLAC (tracks) | No Log/cue-sheet | Coverart Embedded & High-def JPEG | ~384 Mb
Classical | Philips Digital Classics (1982)
Next to the widely acclaimed analogue Mahler-cycle of Haitink with his Concertgebouw Orchestra, Haitink re-recorded the 4th and 7th symphony at the start of the digital era in the 80's. The recording of the 7th is of the best quality: the recording is perfectly balanced as is the entire orchestra. In this particular recording the principal windplayers are in top-form. Worth mentioning are the 1st horn (Julia Studebaker, wow!) and the tenor-tuba (Jacques Banens); both of their performances have yet to be surpassed. If you are looking for a top-notch recording of this symphony, look no further.
Track listing:
Disc: 1
1. Langsam - Allegro Listen
2. Nachtmusick (Allegro moderato)
Disc: 2
3. Scherzo Listen
4. Nachtmusik (Andante amoroso)
5. Rondo-Finale (Allegro ordinario - Allegro moderato ma energico)
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