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Contents: [Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary Commemorative Edition] [Encore Press] [UHQCD Specification] [Green Color Label Coat] [First Limited Edition] Mahler's Symphony No. 8 is an unconventional, cantata-like symphony, a large-scale work in which romantic lyricism and the heartfelt appeals of humanity welling up from within are heard. It requires an extremely large number of musicians and singers to perform and is known as the "Symphony of a Thousand." Because Bernstein, who was recording his second complete Mahler symphony cycle, passed away suddenly in 1990, the 1975 Salzburg Festival broadcast recording was released. The Adagio from the unfinished Symphony No. 10 is also included. Media Reviews and More: Mahler's Symphony No. 8 is an unconventional, cantata-like symphony, a large-scale work in which romantic lyricism and the heartfelt appeals of humanity welling up from within are heard. It requires an extremely large number of musicians and singers to perform and is known as the "Symphony of a Thousand." Bernstein, who was working on his second complete Mahler symphony cycle recording, passed away suddenly in 1990, so the 1975 Salzburg Festival broadcast recording was released. It also includes the Adagio from the unfinished Symphony No. 10. (C)RS
