Symphony no. 8

~ Release by Mahler; Joyce Barker, Hatt, Giebel, Meyer, Watts, Neate, Orda, van Mill, London Symphony Orchestra, Jascha Horenstein (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

The first five tracks of Horenstein talking with Blyth were recorded around 1970-1971. Allmusic has them incorrectly dated to 1959.

Annotation last modified on 2017-10-14 14:24 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Symphony no. 8: Part II. Poco adagio
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: a. Poco adagio (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: b. Più mosso (Allegro moderato) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler8:23
2Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Waldung, sie schwankheran"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20) and Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: c. "Waldung, sie schwankt heran" (Chor und Echo) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler3:48
3Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Ewiger Wonnebrand"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
solo baritone vocals [Pater Ecstaticus]:
Alfred Orda (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: d. Ewiger Wonnebrand (Pater Ecstaticus) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler1:25
4Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Wie Felsenabgrund mir zur Fußen"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
solo bass vocals [Pater Profundus]:
Arnold van Mill (Dutch operatic bass) (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: e. Wie Felsenabgrund mir zu Füssen (Pater Profundus) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler4:40
5Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Gerettet ist das edle Glied"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Emanuel School Boys' Choir (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20), Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20) and Orpington Junior Singers (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: f. "Gerettet ist das edle Glied" (Engel - Chor und Knaben Chor)) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler1:05
6Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Jene Rosen, aus den Händen"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20) and Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: g1. "Jene Rosen, aus den Händen" (Engel - Chor) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler2:40
7Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Uns bleibt ein Erdenrest"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20) and Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: g2. "Uns bleibt ein Erdenrest" (Engel - Chor mit Alto solo)) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler1:49
8Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Ich spür' soeben" / "Hier ist die Aussicht frei" / "Freudig empfangen wir" / "Höchste Herrscherin der Welt" / "Jungfrau, rein im schönsten Sinne"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Emanuel School Boys' Choir (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20), Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20) and Orpington Junior Singers (on 1959-03-20)
solo tenor vocals [Doctor Marianus]:
Kenneth Neate (tenor) (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: h1. "Ich spür' soeben" (Die jüngeren Engel - Knaben Chor)) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: h2. "Hier ist die Aussicht frei" (Doctor Marianus, Knaben Chor) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer)
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: i. "Höchste Herrscherin der Welt" (Doctor Marianus, Chor) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler5:57
9Symphony no. 8: Part II. Äußerst langsam. Adagissimo "Dir, der Unberürbaren" / "Du schwebst zu Höhen"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20) and Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20)
solo soprano vocals [Una Poenitentium]:
Agnes Giebel (soprano) (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: j. "Dir, der Unberührbaren" (Chor, Una Poenitentium)) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler3:35
10Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Bei der Liebe, die den Füßen" / "Bei dem Bronn zu dem schon weiland" / "Bei dem hochgeweihten Orte" / "Die du großen Sünderinnen" / "Neige, neige, du Ohnegleiche"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
solo alto vocals [Maria Aegyptiaca]:
Helen Watts (contralto) (on 1959-03-20)
solo alto vocals [Mulier Samaritana]:
Kerstin Meyer (on 1959-03-20)
solo soprano vocals [Magna Peccatrix]:
Joyce Barker (soprano) (on 1959-03-20)
solo soprano vocals [Una Poenitentium]:
Agnes Giebel (soprano) (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: k. Bei der Liebe, die den Füssen (Magna Peccatrix, Mulier Samaritana, Maria Aegyptiaca) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: l. "Neige, Neige, du Ohnegleiche" (Una Poenitentium) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler6:48
11Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Er überwächst uns schon" / "Vom edlen Geirsterchor umgeben" / "Komm! Komm! Hebe dich zu höhern Sphären!"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Emanuel School Boys' Choir (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20), Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20) and Orpington Junior Singers (on 1959-03-20)
solo soprano vocals [Mater Gloriosa]:
Beryl Hatt (on 1959-03-20)
solo soprano vocals [Una Poenitentium]:
Agnes Giebel (soprano) (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: m. "Er überwächst uns schon" (Knaben Chor, Una Poenitentium) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: n. Komm! Hebe dich zu höhern Sphären! (Mater Gloriosa und Chor) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler4:38
12Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Blicket auf, alle reuig Zarten"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Emanuel School Boys' Choir (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20), Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20) and Orpington Junior Singers (on 1959-03-20)
solo tenor vocals [Doctor Marianus]:
Kenneth Neate (tenor) (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: o. "Blicket auf zum Retterblick" (Doctor Marianus, Chor und Knaben Chor) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler6:25
13Symphony no. 8: Part II. "Alles Vergängliche"
producer:
Ivor Walsworth
choir vocals:
BBC Symphony Chorus (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) (on 1959-03-20), Emanuel School Boys' Choir (on 1959-03-20), Goldsmiths Choral Union (on 1959-03-20), Hampstead Choral Society (on 1959-03-20) and Orpington Junior Singers (on 1959-03-20)
solo alto vocals [Alto I]:
Kerstin Meyer (on 1959-03-20)
solo alto vocals [Alto II]:
Helen Watts (contralto) (on 1959-03-20)
solo baritone vocals:
Alfred Orda (on 1959-03-20)
solo bass vocals:
Arnold van Mill (Dutch operatic bass) (on 1959-03-20)
solo soprano vocals [Soprano I]:
Joyce Barker (soprano) (on 1959-03-20)
solo soprano vocals [Soprano II]:
Beryl Hatt (on 1959-03-20)
solo tenor vocals:
Kenneth Neate (tenor) (on 1959-03-20)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1959-03-20)
conductor:
Jascha Horenstein (conductor) (on 1959-03-20)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-03-20)
live recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust: p. "Alles Vergängliche ist nur ein Gleichnis" (Chorus Mysticus, soloists) (on 1959-03-20)
composer:
Gustav Mahler (composer) (in 1906)
librettist:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust (Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major “Symphony of a Thousand”: Part II. Closing Scene from Goethe's Faust)
Gustav Mahler6:39

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