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Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C minor "Resurrection"
16 June 2026
Background
- Composed between 1888 and 1894.
- A monumental exploration of life, death, and spiritual transcendence.
- Premiered in Berlin in 1895, conducted by Mahler himself.
Recordings
Boulez Mahler
Christine Schafer (soprano), Michelle DeYoung (mezzo-soprano)
Wiener Singverein, Wiener Philharmoniker
Cond. Pierre Boulez · Deutsche Grammophon
Symphonies 1–9
Christiane Karg (soprano), Elisabeth Kulman (mezzo-soprano)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Cond. Semyon Bychkov · Pentatone
- 🏆 Radio 3 (2023): Record of the Week
- 🏆 International Classical Music Awards (2024): Nominated Symphonic Music
Symphony Nr. 2 in C minor
Lisa Milne (soprano), Birgit Remmert (alto)
Budapest Festival Orchestra
Cond. Ivan Fischer · Channel Classics
- 🏆 Gramophone Magazine (2006): Disc of the Month
- 🏆 Gramophone Awards (2007): Editor's Choice
The Symphonies & Orchestral Songs
Elly Ameling (soprano), Aafje Heynis (contralto)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Cond. Bernard Haitink · DECCA
Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"
Adriana Kucerova (soprano), Christianne Stotijn (mezzo-soprano)
London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir
Cond. Vladimir Jurowski · LPO
- 🏆 Gramophone Magazine (2011): Disc of the Month
"Resurrection"
Arleen Auger (soprano), Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano)
Berliner Philharmoniker
Cond. Simon Rattle · Warner Classics
- 🏆 Gramophone Awards (1988): Recording of the Year
- 🏆 Grammy Awards (2000): Best Orchestral Performance
Mahler 2
Isobel Buchanan (soprano), Mira Zakai (contralto)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Cond. Georg Solti · DECCA
- 🏆 Grammy Awards (1981): Best Orchestral Performance
- 🏆 Grammy Awards (1981): Classical Album of the Year
Symphony No. 2 Resurrection
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (soprano), Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano)
Hallé
Cond. Kahchun Wong · Hallé
- 🏆 Gramophone Magazine (2025): Editor's Choice
- 🏆 Presto Recordings of the Year (2025)
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