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Rafael Kubelik's highly chromatic, poetic Mahler recordings have been staples in Duetsche Grammophon's catalogue since their inception. Tempos overall tend to be quicker than the norm (Symphony No. 8 for instance fits conveniently on one CD), yet never at the expense of glossing over the composers renowned wealth of inner details. Many Mahler aficionados still regard Kubelik's readings here of the Symphonies No. 1 and No. 7 as reference recordings. Distinguished soloists include Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Edith Mathis, Norma Proctor, Franz Crass, and Julia Hamari. The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra as well as the various outstanding choirs employed throughout the cycle couldn't be more in sync with Kubelik's inspired visionary interpretations.

Release Date: 01/02/2006 
Label: Deutsche Grammophon   
Catalog #: 463738   
Spars Code: n/a  
Composer: Gustav Mahler
 
Performers: Edith Mathis, Norma Procter, Marjorie Thomas, Elsie Morison,  Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Franz Crass, Martina Arroyo, Donald Grobe, Julia Hamari, Erna Spoorenberg 

Conductor: Rafael Kubelik 

Orchestra/Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Tölz Boys Choir, Munich Motet Choir, Regensburg Cathedral Boys Choir, North German Radio Chorus, West German Radio Chorus