Frederica von Stade, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado : Mahler – Sinfonie Nr. 4 (Original Source Series)

Claudio Abbado’s recording of Mahler’s ‘Fourth Symphony’ with the Wiener Philharmoniker, made in 1977 at the Vienna Musikverein, captivates listeners with its warm, transparent sound and great attention to detail. The orchestra’s characteristic sound and Frederica von Stade’s sensitive solo voice in the final movement lend the work a special lightness. Abbado’s sometimes unusual tempos open up new expressive spaces and give the interpretation a special depth that makes this recording unique and highly regarded.

Track Listing:
1. Symphony no. 4, I. Bedchtig, Nicht Eilen (Gustav Mahler) – Wiener Philharmoniker
2. Symphony no. 4, II. In Gemchlicher Bewegung, Ohne Hast (Gustav Mahler) – Wiener Philharmoniker
3. Symphony no. 4, III. Ruhevoll, Poco Adagio (Gustav Mahler) – Wiener Philharmoniker
4. Symphony no. 4, IV. Wir Geniessen Die Himmlischen Freuden. Sehr Behaglich (Gustav Mahler) – Frederica Von Stade/Wiener Phil