SONY 15-LP Box Set: BERNSTEIN conducts MAHLER Vinyl Edition - 2017 FRANCE SEALED
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Background -
As composer, conductor, and educator, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) emerged as one of a handful of figures in the twentieth century who truly changed the face of music. As a composer, Bernstein left a far-reaching legacy that includes three symphonies, a film score of singular distinction, (On the Waterfront), and an important body of stage works, including one of the cornerstones of American musical theater, West Side Story (1957). The first American-born conductor to attain international superstardom, Bernstein made a profound impression on audiences; his podium manner was dynamic, even flamboyant, to an extent never before witnessed. Bernstein's extroverted manner attracted much criticism from those who dismissed him as a mere exhibitionist; his advocates, however, far outnumbered his detractors.Born in Lawrence, MA, Bernstein made his mark first as a composer. He attended Harvard University, where he studied with Walter Piston among other distinguished figures. Occasionally he wrote popular songs on the side using the pseudonym Lenny Amber ("amber" being the English translation of the word "Bernstein"). His works of the 1940s, both weighty and light, brought him considerable acclaim; the single year of 1944 saw the premieres of two especially well-received scores, the Symphony No. 1, "Jeremiah", and the ballet Fancy Free. During his sometimes rocky tenure (1958-1969) as music director of the New York Philharmonic, Bernstein brought that ensemble to a new level of prestige and popularity: every Bernstein concert and recording became a much-anticipated event. Through his association with the New York Philharmonic and a neverending stream of guest engagements worldwide, Bernstein became particularly renowned as an interpreter of Mahler and Copland; he did much to carve out the prominent place in the orchestral concert repertory that both composers now maintain. Already well-known by the time he took over the New York Philharmonic, Bernstein became truly famous in 1958, with the first of his series of televised Young People's Concerts, fondly remembered by many as their introduction to the world of classical music. Among the first group of students to receive training at the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood, Bernstein soon became the institution's guiding light, serving as teacher and mentor for generations of musicians. Though he remained a giant of the podium until the very end, Bernstein curtailed his conducting activities in later years in order to spend more time composing. Little of Bernstein's music from the 1970s on has attained the same level of popularity achieved by his earlier works; still, it comprises a distinguished, substantial body of work that includes Mass (1971), the opera A Quiet Place (1983), and the song cycle Arias and Barcarolles (1988). - Rovi Staff
"Upon reflection, Mahler's music was one of the most successful revivals of the 20th century. Bernstein was the perfect exponent, for his deep affinity for Mahler's music was obvious to anyone. There can be no doubt that Bernstein empathized with Mahler on a profoundly personal level. Both were complicated men, their musical ambitions forever conflicted between conducting and composing. Both men were omnivorous intellectuals; both were subject to tremendous mood swings that could be all but incapacitating. Most important, though, is the fact that both Bernstein and Mahler distilled their joys and sufferings into art, the proof of which may be found in this set." — Tim Page
Leonard Bernstein became Mahler's ambassador in the post-war world. He did more than just unveil the masterly craftsmanship of Mahler's music. His performances situated Mahler in a full-blown universe of action, thought, feeling and music making never previously explored on this scale by a creative musician. The discovery was new and staggering. It catapulted Mahler to the pinnacle of worldwide recognition. It turned this ever-inquisitive, rambling composer into a classical figure of a stature that had hardly existed before. At the same time, Bernstein found, in Mahler's uniqueness, a secret rapport with his own artistic inclinations, which Mahler's music seemed virtually to foreshadow. He simply had to serve this composer, a man cut from the same cloth as himself.
Sony Classical releases Bernstein's legendary recordings of the complete Mahler Symphonies with the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra (plus the Kindertotenlieder with Jennie Tourel and Janet Baker) on LP, the format these recordings were made for, on 180-gram audiophile vinyl. The set comes with the original facsimile sleeves and labels and the original liner notes plus an essay by the famous German writer on music, Klaus Geitel.
This is a BRAND NEW & FACTORY SEALED, limited edition 15-LP box set issued by "SONY CLASSICAL" in 2017 - a RARE audiophile title that we believe is now out of print!
The 15-LP boxed set made by SONY CLASSICAL is a highly collectible title from their catalog - a superb CLASSICAL title featuring -
Gustav Mahler // Leonard Bernstein
Box Set Title -
Bernstein conducts Mahler
Symphonies 1-9 + Kindertotenlieder
Performers / Credits -
Symphony No. 2: Lee Venora (soprano), Jennie Tourel (mezzo); Symphony No. 3: Martha Lipton (mezzo); Symphony No. 4: Reri Grist (soprano); Symphony No. 8: Erna Spoorenberg (Magna Peccatrix), Gwyneth Jones (Una Poenitentium), Gwenyth Annear (Mater Gloriosa), Anna Reynolds (Mulier Samaritana), Norma Procter (Maria Aegyptiana), John Mitchinson (Doctor Marianus), Vladimir Ruzdjak (Pater Ecstaticus), Donald McIntyre (Pater Profundus), Janet Baker (mezzo)New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Track Listing -
1-1 I Langsam. Schleppend. Wie Ein Naturlaut. Im Anfang Sehr Gemächlich
1-2 Ii Kräftig Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell
1-3 Iii Feierlich Und Gemessen, Ohne Zu Schleppen
1-4 Iv Stürmisch Bewegt – Energisch
Symphony No. 2 In C Minor “Resurrection”
2-1 I Allegro Maestoso. Mit DurchausI Ernstem Und Feierlichem Ausdruck
2-2 Ii Andante Moderato. Sehr Gemächlich
2-3 Iii [Scherzo] In Ruhig Fließender Bewegung
3-1 Iv Urlicht. Sehr Feierlich, Aber Schlicht
3-2 V Im Tempo Des Scherzo. Wild Herausfahrend
Symphony No. 3 In D Minor
4-1 I Kräftig. Entschieden
4-2 Ii Tempo Di Menuetto. Sehr Mäßig
5-1 Iii Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast
5-2 Iv Sehr Langsam. Misterioso.
5-3 Lustig Im Tempo Und Keck
5-4 Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden
Symphony No. 4 In G Major
6-1 I Bedächtig. Nicht Eilen
6-2 Ii In Gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast
6-3 Iii Ruhevoll
6-4 Iv Sehr Behaglich
Symphony No. 5 In C-sharp Minor
7-1 I Trauermarsch. In Gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie Ein Kondukt
7-2 Ii Stürmisch Bewegt. Mit Größter Vehemenz
7-3 Iii Scherzo. Kräftig, Nicht Zu Schnell
8-1 Iv Adagietto. Sehr Langsam
8-2 V Rondo-Finale. Allegro
Kindertotenleider
8-3 Nun will die Sonn so hell aufgehn - New York Philharmonic Orchestra
8-4 Nun seh ich wohl, warum so dunkle Flammen
8-5 Wenn dein Mütterlein
8-6 Oft denk ich, sie sind nur ausgegangen
8-7 In diesem Wetter
Symphony No. 6 In A Minor “Tragic”
9-1 I Allegro Energico, Ma Non Troppo. Heftig, Aber Markig
9-2 Ii Scherzo. Wuchtig
9-3 Iii Andante Moderato
10-1 Iv Finale. Allegro Moderato – Allegro Energico
Symphony No. 9 In D Major
10-2 I Andante Comodo
11-1 Ii Im Tempo Eines Gemächlichen Ländlers. Etwas Täppisch Und Sehr Derb
11-2 Iii Rondo-Burleske. Allegro Assai. Sehr Trotzig
11-3 Iv Adagio. Sehr Langsam Und Noch Zurückhaltend
Symphony No. 7 In E Minor
12-1 I Langsam (Adagio) – Allegro Risoluto, Ma Non Troppo
12-2 Ii Nachtmusik (I). Allegro Moderato
13-1 Iii Scherzo. Schattenhaft. Fließend, Aber Nicht Schnell; In Den Anfangstakten Noch Etwas Zögernd
13-2 Iv Nachtmusik (Ii). Andante Amoroso
13-3 V Rondo-Finale. Tempo I (Allegro Ordinario) – Gemessen Nicht Schnell! Tempo Ii (Allegro
Symphony No. 8 In E-flat Major “Symphony Of A Thousand”
14-1 Hymnus: “Veni, Creator Spiritus!”
14-2 Schlussszene Aus Goethes Faust (Beginning)
15-1 Schlussszene Aus Goethes Faust (Continuation)
15-2 Schlussszene Aus Goethes Faust (Conclusion)
Other Information -
Two single LPs and six gatefold albums (15 LPs total) on 180-gram vinylIndividual LPs mirror the original artwork and labels of the original releases
Includes a download card for the audio of each symphony plus the digital bonus "Gustav Mahler Remembered"
Additional leaflet with the essay on Bernstein's Mahler by Klaus Geitel
High quality heavyweight slipcase packaging
Mastered and pressed at MPO International, France • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment – 88985389241
• Copyright (c) – Sony Music Entertainment – 88985389241
Credits
• Booklet Editor – Jochen Rudelt • Design – [ec:ko] Communications • Liner Notes – Klaus Geitel
• Liner Notes [Translated by] – J. Bradford Robinson, Odile Demange
• Mastered By [Supervision] – Martin Kistner
• Photography By – Don Hunstein
• Producer – Robert Russ
• Production Manager – Miriam Rodriguez
• Transferred By [Analog tape transfer and audio restoration] – Andreas K. Meyer
• Barcode: 889853892419
The title is from the rare SONY CLASSICAL series of audiophile LPs.
- SONY RECORDS
- LPs made in France
- Pressings are in STEREO
- Reissue made with 180-gram audiophile Vinyl.
- Comes in a luxurious boxed set
- Record vintage = limited edition, made in 2017 (we believe this set to be out of print)
- LP / UPC catalog # 889853892419
CONDITION Details:
The BOX SET is in Mint condition. Everything is factory sealed and perfect.
A Short Note About LP GRADING -
- Mint = Only used for sealed items.
- Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
- Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
- Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
- Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.
For best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them (even for brand new LPs).
The LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).
Don't let this rarity slip by!!!
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