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Contents: [Classic Department Store Encore] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] The Third Symphony, which unfolds a world of praise for nature and fairy tales, is a rare example of Mahler's symphonies overflowing with a sense of happiness. It combines the thrill of a monumental work with a massive orchestra including vocals, with gentleness and approachability. This recording, conducted by the renowned Abbado with the prestigious Vienna Philharmonic, has long been remembered as a moving and masterful performance that soothes the ears with natural emotion. *Lyrics translation is not included. [Contents] Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D minor Jessye Norman (soprano): Alto solo Vienna State Opera Chorus (Chorus Master: Norbert Baratsch) Vienna Boys' Choir (Chorus Master: Michael Gormley) Adolf Holler (posthorn) Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Claudio Abbado Recording: September 1980 Vienna, Musikvereinssaal Media reviews etc. The Third Symphony, which unfolds a world of praise for nature and fairy tales, is a work overflowing with a sense of happiness, which is rare among Mahler's symphonies. It is music that combines the essence of a monumental work with a large orchestra including vocals with gentleness and approachability. This recording, in which the great Abbado conducts the prestigious Vienna Philharmonic, has long been talked about as a moving performance in which natural emotion soothes the ears. *Lyrics translation is not included. (C)RS