Mahler: Symphony No. 5 / Dudamel

Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel
Orchestra: Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra

Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor

Gustavo Dudamel presents his highly anticipated second album on Deutsche Grammophon. Again with the forces of the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, the disc features another symphonic masterpiece – Mahler’s captivating Symphony no. 5
With its energetic outbursts, expressive cantilenas and constant changes of mood, Mahler’s Symphony no. 5 is the ideal repertoire for showcasing the forces of the SBYOV. Dudamel and the orchestra caused a sensation on their 2006 tour of Italy when Abbado, who was announced to conduct the symphony, handed the baton over to Dudamel at the last minute. Even in Abbado’s home country, Gustavo and his orchestra pulled off a Mahler 5 that brought the euphoric audience to their feet. A recent performance of the symphony at the Lucerne Festival revceived the same overwhelmingly positive reception by the audience. Gustavo Dudamel’s debut album with Beethoven’s Symphonies nos. 5 and 7 caused a celebration in the music world and received ravishing reviews: “This is model music-making . . . every phrase is played with an exciting, deeply internalized sense of ownership that adult orchestras would do well to emulate.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Price: $15.98