Composer: Gustav Mahler
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Pentatone
Catalogue: PTC5187021
Release: 2022
Size: 1.15 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor
01. I. Trauermarsch. In gemessenem Schritt. Streng, wie ein Kondukt.
02. II. Stürmisch bewegt, mit größter Vehemenz
03. III. Scherzo. Kräftig, nicht zu schnell
04. IV. Adagietto
05. V. Rondo – Finale. Allegro
Refined rendition of an enigmatic symphony. After their recording of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, the Czech Philharmonic and Semyon Bychkov continue their Pentatone Mahler cycle with a rendition of the composer’s Fifth. The Fifth Symphony marks an important turning point in Mahler’s symphonic output, away from the prominence of vocal movements in his previous symphonies. And whereas the Fifth seems to follow a teleology from darkness to light like its predecessors, the trajectory is much less straightforward, and full of enigmatic turns. Bychkov’s exceptional eye for detail and pacing make him an ideal guide through this work, while the Czech Philharmonic is capable of letting all the colours of Mahler’s score shine.