Bernstein - Mahler Symphony No. 4 LP (DG Sung Eum License Sample vahn)

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GUSTAV MAHLER – SYMPHONY No.4 LEONARD BERNSTEIN / CONCERTGEBOUWORKEST AMSTERDAM HELMUT WITTEK – BOY SOPRANO This is a representative late recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 4, made by the master of Mahler interpretation, Leonard Bernstein, with the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam. This performance was recorded live at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam in June 1987 and released by Deutsche Grammophon in 1988. A particularly noteworthy part of this album is the final 4th movement, 〈Sehr behaglich – Heavenly Life〉. While female sopranos often perform this part in typical Mahler 4 recordings, Bernstein employed boy soloist Helmut Wittek from the Tölzer Knabenchor to capture the work's character of being 'like a child,' as Mahler requested. The clear and pure boy's voice blends with Bernstein's deep and dramatic interpretation and the warm tone of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, creating a unique atmosphere unique to this recording. This feature was also introduced as a major charm of this album in later 180g audiophile reissues. Additionally, Jaap van Zweden, who later became a world-renowned conductor and is currently the Music Director of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, participated in the violin solo of the 2nd movement. This album is not a German DG original, but a Korean Sung Eum licensed pressing. In particular, this is not a general retail version, but a sample version marked "SAMPLE RECORD / NOT FOR SALE" on the jacket and disc label, making it a collector's edition distinct from the general Sung Eum retail version. Album Information Composer : Gustav Mahler Title : Symphony No.4 in G major Conductor : Leonard Bernstein Orchestra : Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam Boy Soprano : Helmut Wittek Violin Solo : Jaap van Zweden Label : Deutsche Grammophon Original Catalog : 423 607-1 Korean Catalog : SEL-RG 1281 Format : 1LP / Digital Stereo Recording : Amsterdam Concertgebouw, June 1987 / Live Original Release : 1988 Korean Licensed Pressing by Sung Eum Made in Korea Includes liner notes SAMPLE RECORD / NOT FOR SALE Condition : Jacket EX+ (has stamps) / Disc NM- ~ NM

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