Austrian Radio (O1) broadcast of Y. Sado/Tonkustler Orch. M8

[barryguerrero]

Here it is. So far, the performance seems really good. That said, the 'three penitent women' passage in Part 2 is slower than I generally like. However, the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired on this broadcast recording (there's a good deal of dynamic compression). I really like the Doktor Marianus on here - he nails the "blicket auf" solo. He doesn't have a beautiful voice, but my goodness - is he ever expressive (and in a good way)! Obviously the official CD will sound much, much better.

https://oe1.orf.at/player/20250610/797562

Ahhh, here it is in somewhat better sound, but it's also harder to jump around:

https://oe1.orf.at/programm/20250610/797562/Mahlers-Symphonie-der-Tausend

[John Kim]

Barry

Thanks for sharing. The second link sounds pretty darn good^ I like Sado's pace in Part I.

John

[John Kim]

Singing is strong throughout. So are the brass and organ. I quite like it. It will make an excellent recording of M8th.

Question: Didn't they perform and record M9th before they did M8th?

[John Kim]

Wagner can be toxic and addictive. But I never knew M8th can be too. I've listened to the archive four times already and don't think I'll be tired of it^ This is a great performance by any standard. Sado's tempo is for most part slow, maybe a bit too slow, but he manages to keep the music cogent and still flowing. He holds every part of the orchestra, choirs, and soloists really well too. The much drawn out coda of Part II is the slowest and grandest I've ever heard, but hey, it WORKS! I am eagerly waiting for the upcoming official release of the concert.

John

[barryguerrero]

John, according to one online source, the 9th was performed just a year ago (June 2024).

https://www.operabase.com/productions/symphony-no-9-188903/de