Mahler: Symphony No. 4 David Zinman

• Gustav Mahler (1860–1911)
• 1 I. Bedächtig. Nicht eilen 16:57
• 2 II. In gemächlicher Bewegung 09:13
• 3 III. Ruhevoll 21:38
• 4 IV. Sehr behaglich 09:33
• Total Runtime 57:21

Info for Mahler: Symphony No. 4

„Of Gustav Mahler's symphonies, the Symphony No. 4 in G major is the most neo-Classical in character, the most lighthearted in expression, and the most compact in form, all of which make it the most accessible of the cycle. Because Mahler's effects are precisely calculated, the music invites few liberties, and performances of the symphony tend to be quite similar in style and pacing; consequently, David Zinman and the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich turn in a meticulous rendition that resembles many others in interpretation and is uncontroversial in execution. The single advantage of this recording over others of comparable musical value is the marvelous sound quality of the direct stream digital process and the hybrid SACD format, which are especially good at highlighting Mahler's brilliant orchestration and capturing the orchestra's refined timbres and dynamics. The singing of soprano Luba Orgonásová in the fourth movement is also presented with great clarity and warmth, though the extremely soft levels of much of this movement may require some volume adjustments on standard CD players. Yet for the loveliness of the singing, the sonic depth of the ensemble, and the subtlety of the direction, this is a fine recording that is a worthy installment in Zinman's exceptional Mahler series.“ (Blair Sanderson, ANG)

Luba Orgonasova, soprano
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
David Zinman, conductor

David Zinman
has conducted all the leading North American and European orchestras. Forthcoming projects include performances with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, London Philharmonic Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra and Washington’s National Symphony Orchestra. He also returns to the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich for subscription concerts and conducting masterclasses, which he inaugurated during his time as Music Director. He also gives masterclasses this season at the Juilliard School of Music.

Zinman has held positions as Music Director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic, Rochester Philharmonic and Baltimore Symphony orchestras. Recent recordings include a 50-CD box set, David Zinman - Great Symphonies: The Zurich Years, which celebrates Zinman’s recording legacy with the Tonhalle-Orchester.

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