Mahler: Symphony No. 8, Finale - (London Philharmonic Orchestra, Klaus Tennstedt)

[djohnnyf]

I remember when this first aired on TV in the UK, over 20 years ago now. I was knocked out by it and began my lifelong Mahler journey thereafter. Tennstedt was one of the greatest Mahlerians and this performance of the 8th has never been bettered.

[ntnstern]

I am sure Mahler would be glad to hear this-the climax is so well prepared-never heard it better-what a luck that we can enjoy this overwhelming performance!!

[frenchbassoon]

Gorgeous. With ONE exception... at the five-minute mark, when the organ enters. I wanted that organ to really roar, make the building shake, and it just doesn't. That's the easiest way to ruin this finale.

[callasnuts]

@frenchbassoon Tennstedt didn´t ruin anything - just because you think this is an organ concerto!

[Sieglinde85]

ufff la piel de gallina! viva Mahler!

[samuelchau]

Were the 2 sopranos Julia Varady & Jane Eaglen?

[flamencobunche]

this video still has less than 10k views :(, i don't get it... i'm still hoping that once i come back to it, suddenly it has 1000000 views and finally gets the attention it deserves. pure perfection...

[vonfrancois]

@flamencobunche It is sad indeed to see this kind of music doesn't attract as many people as pop-crap radio music. More than 10k now by the way. Best composer ever in my opinion.

[Carlosvaranaga]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! PERFECTO!!!

[mooreg87]

If there was ever a moment of pure....perfection, it happened when Mahler wrote this. Unbelievable music, and an excellent interpretation. I give Tennstedt and this orchestra a tip of my hat.

[ZOPHOS666]

El mejor final de la Historia

[Triplefunk85]

I'm sorry, but the 79 recording with CSO Arlene Auger, Lucia Popp is much better. When the symphony takes over and the brass section have a chorale, they actually sound like an organ. The attacks and releases are perfectly together. at 5:54 the Trumpets and Trombones are not together. but otherwise it is none the less enjoyable to listen to.

[joshbrochill17]

@Triplefunk85 anywhere i can hear the version you're referring to?

[Triplefunk85]

@joshbrochill17 search Mahler 8 Solti. choose finale and around the 8 minute mark is where it comes to the chorale/organ reprise that I speak of. I can't direct link for some reason within a reply. Hope you enjoy it. :)

[Triplefunk85]

@Triplefunk85 Looks like i was wrong about the year of the recording. it was 71.

[BachRocks314]

What year was this recorded?

[hjuniform]

老头已经累的不行了...

[jgesselberty]

Tennstedt was an electrifying conductor who knew Mahler's mind and soul.

[MAMAZKIAN]

a real conductor conducts a work composed by a real artist.

[TheVaccumtube]

這是一次偉大馬勒演奏。 德國指揮天舒德把這首偉大作品演譯得氣勢磅礡，感人肺腑。堪稱完­美，無可匹敵。Bravo !!

[TheVaccumtube]

Klaus Tennstedt, an old maestro from Dresden. I have this dvd myself, don't need to compare with any other performances on video, because I know this is the BEST, and ONE & ONLY PERFORMANCE of great Mahler Eighth. A deeply touching performance, utterly solemn. London Philharmonic, the Choir, the singers, every thing is perfect. Absolute Bravo to maestro, you are so great.

[b286guy]

Wonderful. Klaus Tennstedt was so fantastic with Mahler's symphonies, and the 8th especially. This concert must have been a great occasion.