Saturday, November 22, 2014

Review of Mahler Symphony No. 1 "Titan"

Artist:  The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
Album:  Mahler Symphony No. 1.  "Titan."
Recording Company:  Arch Media.
Recording Date:  1999.

Mahler Symphony No. 1. "Titan."
St. Louis Symphony with Hans Vonk.

I.  Langsam, Schleppend
II.  Kraftig Bewegt
III.  Feierlich und Gemessen, Ohne Zu Schleppen
IV.  Sturmisch Bewegt

Overview and Impressions:
The late Hans Vonk and the St. Louis Symphony did a workman like recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 1.  "Titan."  I don't listen to it often.  But I enjoy hearing it when I do.  But I'm not a big fan of Mahler.  I'd rather listen to Bruckner all day.  Or hear some Brahms.

Still, I recommend the album.