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Description: | The Czech Philharmonic and it's Chief Conductor and Music Director Semyon Bychkov continue their acclaimed Mahler cycle with the composer's Third Symphony, working together with mezzo-soprano Catriona Morison, the Prague Philharmonic Choir and Pueri Gaudentes. In this monumental work, Mahler combines a text from Nietzsche's Also sprach Zarathustra with the folk song inspirations of Des Knaben Wunderhorn, culminating in eternal bliss in the closing Adagio. To Bychkov, this longest Mahler symphony offers his "least hysterical" music, and hearing it for the first time as a 10-year-old choirboy kindled his life-long fascination and love for this composer. With this recording, it comes full circle. The Czech Philharmonic - recently awarded Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year Award - is one of the world's orchestral gems, recognised for it's rich tradition with the Czech masters as well as European repertoire. Together with their Chief Conductor and Music Director Semyon Bychkov, they have so far recorded for PENTATONE Mahler's First, Second, Fourth and Fifth Symphonies (2022-2023), part of the complete Mahler cycle to be released by the label, as well as Smetana's Ma vlast and Dvorak's Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Symphonies (2024). The Orchestra is also featured on the albums Folk Songs (2023) and Czech Songs (2024) recorded by Magdalena Kozena and Sir Simon Rattle, as well as Dvorak Legends & Rhapsodies with Tomas Netopil.Experience the grandeur of Gustav Mahler?s Symphony No. 3 in this exceptional CD release, performed by mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill, the Prague Philharmonic Choir, and conducted by Jakub Hr??a with the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. This monumental work is renowned for its vast emotional scope and intricate orchestration, spanning six movements that explore nature, humanity, and spirituality. The interpretation on this Pentatone recording has been widely praised for its clarity and depth. Pentatone is a leading classical music label known for high-quality recordings featuring world-class artists; their commitment to sonic excellence ensures an immersive listening experience. Gustav Mahler remains one of history's most influential composers: his symphonies are celebrated worldwide for their innovation and expressive power. |
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