Berliner Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein - Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (1980/2015) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

Reissued for the Mahler Year 2010, this legendary recording - of the single occasion when Leonard Bernstein conducted (or was permitted to conduct) Herbert von Karajan's Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

'The recording is really rather good […] An extraordinary night. Warts and all, a collector's item.' (Edward Seckerson, Gramophone)

'The sound itself is magnificent […] Karajan's celebrated performance of three years later is decisively put in its place by this properly uncomfortable rendering.' (Michael Tanner, Classic CD)

“quite an emotional experience” (The Penguin Guide)

Classical Masterpiece Collection:
The reissue of classical music masterpieces by ESOTERIC has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound. This series marks the first HighresAudio release of historical recording selections that have been mainstays of the catalog since their initial release. These new audio versions feature ESOTERIC’s proprietary remastering process to achieve the highest level of sound quality.

Esoteric Equipment Used for Remastering:
The criterion of remastering is to faithfully capture the quality of the original master. ESOTERIC’s flag ship D/A converters, model D-01VU, Rubidium master clock generator model G-0Rb and ESOTERIC MEXCEL interconnect cables and power cords, were all used for this remastering session. This combination of highly advanced technology greatly contributed to capturing the high quality sound of the original master.

Tracklist:

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)

Symphony No. 9 in D major
1. I. Andante comodo 27:43
2. II. Im Tempo eines gemächlichen Ländlers. Etwas täppisch und sehr derb 15:57
3. III. Rondo – Burleske. Allegro assai. Sehr trotzig 12:10
4. IV. Adagio. Sehr langsam und noch zurückhaltend 26:17

Personnel:
Berliner Philharmoniker
Leonard Bernstein, conductor

Live Recording By RIAS Berlin of a 1979 Berlin Festival Concert For The Benefit Of Amnesty International