Symphony No. 4 in G major

Gustav Mahler

Recordings

Top Choice

Jascha Horenstein / London Philharmonic Orchestra

1970

Gil's top choice. 'A little bit of a somewhat slower interpretation... but I think it really works. It brings home that peaceful quality.'

Also Worth Hearing

Sir John Barbirolli / BBC Symphony Orchestra

1967 Live recording

'Features all of Barbirolli's great skill... his loving attention and phrasing... just beautiful.'

Paul Kletzki / Philharmonia

c. 1950s

'A dependable... central recommendation.' It's 'very well recorded, very well played.'

Bruno Walter / Vienna Philharmonic

1955 Live recording

'A beautiful recording' despite 'not the best sound.' Walter's 'humanity, his spirituality, it all comes forth in this.'

Willem Mengelberg / Concertgebouw

1939

'The quintessential romantic conductor... he took a lot of liberty... but it works really well... Just great Mahler. Very emotional, dramatic, beautiful.'