Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
Gustav Mahler
Recordings
Zubin Mehta / Vienna Philharmonic
1975Gil's first recommendation. 'A sonic spectacular... Wonderful sounding Decca recording. You get all the drama here.'
Also Worth Hearing
Otto Klemperer / Philharmonia
1962 Studio recordingThe power 'builds more patiently.' It has 'a grit and a relentlessness to it.'
Otto Klemperer / Bavarian Radio Symphony
1965 Live recordingGil thinks this is 'even better than the studio performance.' It 'sounds pretty good' and has 'an extra excitement.'
Otto Klemperer / Concertgebouw
1951'A little bit more quick and incisive' but with limited sound.
Sir Simon Rattle / City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
c. 1980s'More patient... takes a more introspective approach... but still powerful in its own way.' Wonderful digital sound.
Sir John Barbirolli / Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra
1970 Live recordingGil's 'Mahler second of choice.' Despite 'noisy' sound, 'Barbirolli just... brings home all the emotions... a really draining experience.'
Hermann Scherchen / Vienna State Opera Orchestra
1958'A really unique conductor... an iconoclast.' Worth seeking out for the 'excitement that he brought to it.'
Bruno Walter / New York Philharmonic
1957 Live recordingGil feels this 'shows Walter at his best, at his most inspired... had this spiritual quality.' Recommends it over the popular Sony studio recording.