Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2

SUITNER NHK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Here we start the release in North America of one of the most precious musical archives around the world: NHK's. NHK is Japanese Radio Television and its orchestra has hosted all great musicians during the decades of 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. The first volume in this valuable collection is devoted to Otmar Suitner conducting Gustav Mahler. Otmar Suitner was one of the most relevant conductors in East Germany. Mahler's Symphonies nos.1 and 2 were recorded in 1973 and 1979. Omar Suitner was an Austrian conductor who spent most of his career in East Germany. He was principal conductor of the Staatskapelle Dresden from 1960-1964, then music director at the Berlin State Opera until 1990, making him one of the longest holders of the position. He was a prolific recording artist, and is known for conducting the first complete Beethoven symphony cycle released on CD.

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