Since you are interested in Symphony No 8, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
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MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mahler: Symphony No 3 Anne Sofie von Otter / Women's Chorus of the Vienna Singverein / Wiener Philharmoniker; Pierre Boulez [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 24/Mar/2003 ] "A leading contender in the anti-theatrical Mahler stakes, in superlative sound, too" - Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine (August 2003) |
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Symphony No 2 Christine SchANfer / Michelle DeYoung / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Pierre Boulez [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 1/Jul/2006 ] "Boulez understands the spirituality of this symphony, creating a profoundly moving, life enhancing interpretation. It's a powerful illumination of the deeper aspects of Mahler, opening up new approaches to inspire a new, reflective era in Mahler... |
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Symphony No 7 Cleveland Orchestra / Pierre Boulez [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 28/Apr/2000 ] Boulez continues an exceptional series of triumphs! |
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Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen / Ruckert-Lieder / Kindertotenlieder Thomas Quasthoff, Violeta Urmana, Anne Sofie von Otter. Wiener Philharmoniker. Pierre Boulez [ DG Boulez 2005 / CD - released 28/Feb/2005 ] Anne Sofie von Otter sings the Kindertotenlieder, Violeta Urmana will be heard in the Rückert Lieder and Thomas Quasthoff in the early Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen. |
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The Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) Violeta Urmana - Michael Schade, Wiener Philharmoniker, Pierre Boulez [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 25/Jan/2001 ] "A revelatory account of Mahler's symphony with voices, noteworthy above all for the outstanding singing from Urmana and the playing of the VPO" Editors Choice Gramophone Magazine April 2001 |
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Mahler: Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection' (recorded at the Philharmonie Berlin 2005) Diana Damrau / Petra Lang / Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin Chorus / Eberhard Friedrich / Staatskapelle Berlin / Pierre Boulez [ Euroarts DVD / DVD - released 10/May/2007 ] G :- Recorded live at the Philharmonie, Berlin, 26-27 March 2005 |
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Schwanengesang Robert Holl (bass-baritone) Roger Vignoles (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Oct/2008 ] 'Holl feels and communicates superbly and can be awesomely delicate. In this recital of songs from Schubert's last year, the stark Heine settings emerge with heart-wrenching power' (The Times) |