Symphony No. 6 - Gustav Mahler
Information about Symphony No. 6 by Gustav Mahler, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1903-06, and is in the key of A minor. It consists of four movements lasting a total of approximately 82 minutes.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Thomas (San Francisco Symphony 821936 00012)
The first in Michael Tilson Thomas's live Mahler cycle, and a superb performance.
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, 09/2001.
San Francisco Symphony 821936 00012 (mono)
Jansons (LSO Live LSO 0038)
A compelling live performance.
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mariss Jansons.
LSO Live LSO 0038
Abbado (Deutsche Grammophon 477 5684-G5A2)
Winner of a Gramophone 2006 award, this is an outstanding performance.
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Claudio Abbado, 06/2004.
Deutsche Grammophon 477 5684-G5A2
Gergiev (LSO Live LSO 0661)
A powerful, dynamic interpretation from a live performance.
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev.
LSO Live LSO 0661