All the great reviewing publications, Penguin Guide, Gramophone, International Record Review, gave this release a rapturous reception when first issued. The atmoshpere of a great occasion is caught admirably with impressive timpani and organ, and a special mention for the final Chorus Mysticus bringing a real sense of gravitas and uplift. The massed voices are wonderfully hushed. Outstanding.
1 Mahler: Symphony No.8 'Of a Thousand' Part I I. Veni, Creator Spiritus
2 II. Imple Superna Gratia
3 III. Infirma Nostri Corporis
4 IV. Accende Lumen Sensibus
5 V. Veni, Creator Spiritus
6 VI. Gloria Patri Domino
7 Part II I. Poco Adagio
8 II. Ewiger Wonnerbrand
9 III. Wie Felsenabgrund Mir Zu Füßen
10 IV. Gerettet Ist Das Edle Glied
11 V. Uns Bleibt Ein Erdenrest
12 VI. Höchste Herrscherin Der Welt!
13 VII. Dir, Der Unberührbaren
14 VIII. Bei Der Liebe, Die Den Füßen
15 IX. Neige, Neige, Du Ohnegleiche
16 X. Komm! Hebe Dich Zu Höhern Sphären!
17 XI. Blikket Auf
18 XII. Alles Vergängliche
All the great reviewing publications, Penguin Guide, Gramophone, International Record Review, gave this release a rapturous reception when first issued. The atmoshpere of a great occasion is caught admirably with impressive timpani and organ, and a special mention for the final Chorus Mysticus bringing a real sense of gravitas and uplift. The massed voices are wonderfully hushed. Outstanding.
