Author Topic: Salonen M9 to be released by Signum Classics (Read 8477 times)

Russell · « **on:** February 27, 2010, 07:10:05 AM »

In the latest (March) issue of 'Gramophone' magazine, there's an indication of a new Salonen/Philharmonia recording of the M9 'forthcoming' from Signum Classics, along with a tantalizing excerpt of the Rondo-Burleske on the cover CD. (Interestingly, there's no mention of this recording at all on Signum's website.) The magazine also features different present-day conductors contributing an essay on each of the Mahler symphonies (with Salonen taking on the 9th).

Russell

John Kim · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2010, 06:01:37 PM »

Russell,

Thanks for the report.

Did you get the magazine by subscription or from a book store?

I went to a local book store last week but they didn't yet carry the March issue.

I can't wait to hear the Salonen's first go at the Ninth!

John,

Russell · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2010, 07:05:45 PM »

I actually got it from a local CD store. For some reason (weather, maybe?) it was late this month. The excerpt on the CD sounded good!

Russell

cilea · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2010, 05:51:41 AM »

The disc will be released on June.

http://www.signumrecords.com/forthcoming_releases/index.shtml

Russell · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:25:28 PM »

Quote from: cilea on March 30, 2010, 05:51:41 AM

The disc will be released on June.

http://www.signumrecords.com/forthcoming_releases/index.shtml

Great! I'm sure John will be pleased.

Russell

John Kim · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2010, 04:38:29 PM »

June??

I can't wait that long

$:-\$

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I really LOVE Salonen's M3rd on Sony. It's transparent, airy, but also has a very good architecture. Great sound.

John,

vvrinc · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2010, 09:32:16 PM »

I fully share John's enthusiasm for Salonen’s M3. He seems to have a contemporary, but not cold, sensitivity for Mahler’s language and gestures. The 3rd, if I remember the legend correctly, was Salonen's ticket to the big-time conducting stakes when he substituted (Tilson Thomas? London?) on short notice. I've yet to hear his LA M4 with Barbara Hendricks but can't imagine that it would be anything less than very well performed. I could imagine an excellent cycle from him, but with the business the way it is, we'll probably get a second cycle from Rattle instead.

About M4: Those who have dismissed Gergiev’s new disc for whatever reason, are missing a remarkable performance. (Looking forward to the canonnade.)

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