Recorded on 14 June 1964 at the Grofler Saal of the Musikverein, Vienna, as part of the Wiener Festwochen, this legendary performance of Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde was released in 2011 on Deutsche Grammophon.
Category: Reviews
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 4
If Mahler’s Fourth Symphony is arguably one of his more familiar pieces, live performances of the work can vary depending on the abilities of the performers to meet the various challenges of the piece.
Der Rosenkavalier, ENO
English National Opera’s revival of Richard Strauss’s fin de
siËcle Figaro is a heart-warming treat for a cold winter’s
night.
Weill: Die sieben Tods¸nden
I failed to discern any rationale behind programming the Brecht-Weill ballet chantÈ with various works by Debussy, one orchestrated by Robin Holloway.
L’Enfant et les SortilËges and La Navarraise in Monte-Carlo
The magic was in the pit, not that all Monaco was not magical — on January 25 a yellow Lamborghini, a red Ferrari, a vintage Jaguar among other magnificent machines stood before the entrance to Monte-Carlo’s resplendent Casino cum transplendent 500-seat opera house.
Werner G¸ra Sings Schubert, Wigmore Hall
Each year, the Wigmore Hall commemorates Franz Schubert’s birthday with a high profile recital. This year, Werner G¸ra and Roger Vignoles presented a recital which was a timely reminder of what Lieder performance should be.
Salome, San Diego
The San Diego Opera Company opened its 47th season on Saturday, January 26th
with Richard Strauss’ Salome, a work that has something in it for
everyone: lust, love, lasciviousness, homosexuality, heterosexuality, homicide,
suicide, a voluptuous dance and quickie nudity.
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde
Released in 2011, this disc reproduces a performance of Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde that was recorded on 10 November 1989 at the Grzegorz Fitelberg Concert Hall, Katowice [Poland].