Gustav Mahler's Symphonies: Critical Commentary on Recordings Since 1986

by Lewis M. Smoley

Overview

The popularity of Mahler's symphonic works is unremitting. More recordings have been made during the past ten years than in the previous six decades. This work is a companion to the first volume, published in 1986; together, the two review virtually every recording commercially released (as well as some private issues). The intention of both works is to provide a comprehensive analysis of all recordings. A general overview is combined with details of particular importance. Recordings of special merit are noted. The objective critical discussions will appeal to the newcomer as well as the knowledgeable devotee and the work will serve as a valuable addition to university, music school, and public libraries, as well as any music lover's library.

This guide provides a symphony-by-symphony commentary, including the unfinished Tenth Symphony, Das Lied von der Erde, and piano and chamber music reductions of the works. It includes all new recordings issued worldwide as well as compact disc reissues of previously released recordings and all performances on videocassette. Listings are arranged alphabetically by conductor, and headings for each recording contain specific information about the performers, record label, catalog number, and timing. Helpful indexes by conductor, orchestra, vocal and instrumental soloists, chorus, and record label are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313297717
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/13/1996
Series:	Discographies: Association for Recorded Sound Collections Discographic Reference , #66
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

LEWIS M. SMOLEY is the author of The Symphonies of Gustav Mahler: A Critical Discography (Greenwood, 1986), a companion volume to this work. Smoley has written and lectured extensively on Mahler's music and has performed with and conducted the Town Hall Orchestra of New York and The Suffolk Chamber Orchestra. He received his musical training at Queens College and the Juilliard School. He currently serves as vice president of the Gustav Mahler Society of New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 5
Symphony No. 6
Symphony No. 7
Symphony No. 8
Das Lied von der Erde
Symphony No. 9
Symphony No. 10
Bibliography
Index to Conductors
Index to Orchestras
Index to Soloists
Index to Choruses
Index to Record Labels

Editorial Reviews

Reviews and rates recordings of Mahler's symphonies since 1986, including reissues and videotape recordings, and excluding most private recordings. Listings are in alphabetical order by last name of the conductor, and include names of orchestras, choruses, and soloists, as well as recording data, dates of issue, and total timings. Provides indices to conductors, orchestras, soloists, choruses, and record labels. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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