Young/HPO/Oehms Mahler Resurrection Symphony

[John Kim]

Young/HPO/Oehms Mahler Resurrection Symphony:

Here is another M2nd symphony I received today.

This is the FIRST recording of this monumental music by a female conductor!

And it is a superb performance/recording.

In short, Young's first go at Mahler is distinguished for its natural flow, smooth transitions without a hint of sacrifice in drive or energy. No doubt they are a result of conductor's careful moderation of dynamics and tempo, but underpinning this success is the powerful, robust German sound that Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra produces for their beloved music director.

My enthusiasm about Stenz's rendition on the same label hasn't cooled down a bit, so I guess I will have to divert some of it to Simone Young.

Meanwhile, I will go out and seek for Young's Bruckner and Wagner!

Gee, we are spoiled with too many good Mahler recordings.

And they keep coming, don't they?

[barry guerrero]

John - here's what I wrote about it at Amazon. F.Y.I.

http://www.amazon.com/Mahler-Sinfonie-Nr-c-moll-Auferstehungs-Sinfonie/dp/B0060VI4FQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1331359798&sr=1-2

[John Kim]

John - here's what I wrote about it at Amazon. F.Y.I.

http://www.amazon.com/Mahler-Sinfonie-Nr-c-moll-Auferstehungs-Sinfonie/dp/B0060VI4FQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1331359798&sr=1-2

Yes, I read it.

Thanks.

John

[Leo K]

I just got this recording and I'm to glad hear it's thumbs up from Barry and John!

--Todd

[barry guerrero]

Her Bruckner cycle continues to be quite good. I'm glad to see a woman succeeding in what has traditionally been men's territory.

[Leo K]

I agree regarding her Bruckner cycle, I've been collecting those and they're wonderful in great sound. I love the Oehms label!

--Todd