Mahler: Symphony No 6, 1st movement (Valery Gergiev, London Symphony Orchestra)

Valery Gergiev conducts the London Symphony Orchestra performing Mahler's sixth symphony. Recorded in November, 2007. http://bit.ly/bUy3T

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[martimtavares]

where's this?

[Lso]

@martimtavares this was recorded at the LSO's home venue, the Barbican Centre in London

[fuzzynavel46]

2nd trombone looks like Jermaine from Flight of the Conchords

[EDGJZConglomerate]

This (Gergiev/LSO) is the best recording I know of the opening movement to Mahler 6. It possesses a savage ferocity as well as an all-consuming beauty. Though many argue otherwise, I think the tempi are perfect. The marches need to be overwhelming. The moments of beauty need to be fleeting. The colors are magnificent. Hands down one of Mahler's most astounding yet puzzling movements despite the simplicity of its form compared to some other of his movements. One of his best symphonies!

[JuanDVene]

Is it true that he has a part for anvil on one of his scores?

[leppardas]

Girl with a French Horn! Cute!

[rachelebusch]

@wuting0987 well done

[wuting0987]

@rachelebusch that experiment makes no sense. passerbys probably heard a couple bars only, which isn't enough for classical pieces to express their ideas. people nowadays are used to listening to pop songs, which are constructed with hooks that are one or two bars. that people have less patience and want concise musical ideas doesn't mean they lack appreciation for the arts.

[rachelebusch]

Bravo. There was a social experiment in the Metro area in NYC that tested the current appreciation of the arts. A world famous violinist played in a terminal. Of thousands, only 20 put money in his violin case, only 6 stopped to watch. I would have been the one to watch.

Any ways, the night before, Carnegie Hall was packed.

[Balingeo]

Il a un air de Jack Nicholson dans "The Shinning"! :)

[montclairification]

I thought Vanessa Mae was in this.

[hwq99818]

The guy looks like that he's going to faint

[unclejuniorsoprano]

@EDGJZConglomerate Yours is by far the best comment I've read thus far on YT. All of your statements are well substantiated & you use just the right adjectives; e.g., "savage ferocity." Written like a musicological mastermind.

I completely agree with you about Gergiev as a conductor, as well. He is "The Maestro" of the 21st century. My other favorite Mahler conductor was Karajan. I didn't like him for everything, but his somewhat cold, dissonant tone was perfect for the drama in much of Mahler.

[JWentu]

this time he's using a horribly long toothpick :P