Credits:

Dmitry Shostakovich

Description:

Barbirolli & Berliner Philharmoniker, 3rd in the series! The moving "No. 3" in stereo live! Following "Resurrection" (No. 2) and "Tragic" (No. 6), this is the first time that Barbirolli and the Berlin Philharmonic have recorded Mahler's Symphony No. 3 on CD! Since the success of the historic 9th Symphony in 1963, Barbirolli has been regarded as a "Mahler evangelist" in Berlin, and his last performances of Mahler with the BPO on March 8 and 9, "No. 3", were also very impressive. No. 3" on March 8 and 9, his last performance of Mahler with the BPO, also left a great impression." The "No. 3" performance in Halle in May of the same year [he retired from his position as principal conductor of the Halle Orchestra in 1968], but the difference in the orchestra's ability, especially in comparison to the string section of the Berlin Philharmonic of that time, which was polished to the ultimate level by Karajan, was The difference is obvious! The sixth movement, in which the orchestra shows off its abilities to the fullest, is sure to leave the listener with a deep impression. The characterization of each movement in this long symphony is also clear. This miraculous performance is truly a great achievement of the duo's insatiable pursuit of Mahler since 1963. Perhaps such a "No. 3" will never appear again. This is "supreme music. The rich musical sound of the philharmonic of the time is also wonderful.The coupling "Elizabethan Suite" was arranged for orchestra in 1941 by Barbirolli from the dances in the "Fritz William Virginal Book". This is a live recording from 1964.