The Final to the most beautiful piece of music I've heard. This is the best recording I've ever heard of it. Conductor: Sir Georg Solti Chicago Symphony Orchestra
I have had the joy and honor to have performed in this heavenly music 6 times, 3 at Carnegie Hall. It is always moving and emotional. I visited Mahler's home in Klagensfort, Austria and still feel the vibes. If you don't know Mahler, it's not too late to enrich your life with his music.
Marco. You have great taste in Music. I am a choral/opera singer for 42 years in New York City. Still, exciting performance opportunities are open to me, thank the lord. Try listening to Sir Karl Jenkins - Cantata Memoria For The Children. It's on TH-cam.
@LeftRight Dear sir. Like many I have heard Wagner. Wagner although beautiful, would never be in the same league as Mahler, Mendelssohn. Definitely not Tchaikovsky. The former two Jewish one of them personally attacked by Wagner (and as a coward he was, he waited until he died to try and destroy his reputation, although he was his "friend", as usual with Germans considering him inferior). I believe therefore that, the negative comments about Wagner therefore should never be silenced. It is justice that is served to what he did. To be a horrid human being (with some intellectual prowess but a lot of stupidity and hostility), means his music doesn't have as much appeal. It is only normal!
@LeftRight I don't think I'm wrong. There were composers that showed similar style to Wagner. And even though he was influencial for what came after, what came after was much better. Again, can't compare Mahler to Wagner. Different league altogether. And I did not disregard Wagner. He was a genius by all means. But a horrible being. Therefore his music automatically in my eyes and to many seizes to be interesting. It's like if Hitler would make a successful beautiful composition. I would not be able to listen it and many would agree with me. Some others though would like to hear his music and remember him by it. This could be you...
I am a Christian, but I do think that this is music as close to whatever idea we have of "heaven" anyone might have, and NO OTHER COMPOSER came CLOSE to this portrayal of "heaven", "paradise", "Nirvana", or Whatever you may call it, this music is IT!
For those of us who experience Mahler almost viscerally it is difficult to explain the experience. Mahler forces us to confront ourselves despite ourselves. His music has been with me for 40 years and I hope to leave this world listening to this, the Chorus Mysticus.
I agree- it's the only recording in which the organ really makes such a profound impact, but unfortunately that is only due to the fact that they recorded the organ separately elsewhere ( there was no such instrument in the old Sofiensaal, Vienna, where the orchestra and soloists were recorded) and dubbed it over the recording in post- production, meaning the engineers were able to give it huge, if artificial, weight. Mahler would indeed have loved it, but he couldn't have imagined it being possible.
@@paulybarr it does. Being an organist myself (professionally trained) I often follow his organ instructions on the score. The organ is so powerful and thunders in the chorus mysticus as it should
Solti's recordings of Mahler with Decca's superb engineering bring extraordinary vitality to the music. I recently read a general review of Mahler 8 recordings and the critic said he hated this version - which I thought was ridiculous and insulting to the rest of us. I recommend Solti's recording of the 7th with the CSO.
Totally agree. To me every performance of Mahler's symphonies 1 to 9 from this record series by Solti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra is Gold Standard anybody must be measured.
Yes Solti's recordings with the CSO are marvelous. I find his recording of the 7th in particular has an astonishing vitality and presence on good speakers. All kudos to the Decca recording engineers.
Finale text: Alles Vergängliche Ist nur ein Gleichnis; Das Unzulängliche, Hier wird’s Ereignis; Das Unbeschreibliche, Hier ist’s getan; Das Ewig-Weibliche Zieht uns hinan. Zieht uns hinan. Zieht uns hinan. Zieht uns hinan. Zieht uns hinan. Zieht uns hinan. Zieht uns hinan. Ewig! Ewig! Ewig! Ewig! Ewig! Ewig! Zieht uns hinan. Zieht uns hinan. Alles Vergängliche Ist nur ein Gleichnis; Das Ewig-Weibliche Zieht uns hinan.
A very robust & rich performance under Georg Solti's baton... chorus elicited a very strong emotional force. A very fine recording, very touching indeed.
I have loved this all my life. The message is we are all bigger than life. It is up to us to think bigger and do bigger than what is presented. Morning presents the sun and sheer audacity.
Oiris: I heartily agree that Jascha Horenstein's performance was one of those rare moments larger than life. It is indeed one of the greatest live recordings of all times, altogether heavenly.
i'm trying to listen to all of the mahler symphonies bc im a dork and they are freaking life changing. i recently picked this one up from my library and took it on a road trip, never having heard it before. got to the ending, had to pull over bc awesomeness>my ability to maintain control of the car
For many, many, many years this is my most favorite performance of the greatest piece ever written. I've heard many diffrent performances, but one one even comes close to it. Solti is (together with Claudio Abbado) my favorite conductor. Thanks for sharing, this gives me real goosebumps. I can't get enough of it ;-)
HE ESCUCHADO MUCHAS VERSIONES DE ESTA OBRA MONUMENTAL ,CREO DEFINITIVAMENTE QUE SOLTI 1972 NO HA SIDO SUPERADA TODAVIA,NO PUEDE SER QUE LA HAYA ESCUCHADO CIENTO DE VECES...Y EN EL FINAL INVARIABLEMENTE SE ME NUBLAN LOS OJOS PORQUE SIENTO QUE ES LA MAS INTENSA DE LAS EMOCIONES
@MIFFLISH Huge thanks for posting this - it is a truely marvellous sound - Solti has achieved the most sensitive recording of this I have heard. I have heard things in this I have not heard before eg the sustained bass notes at 8:00 just before the choir's final cadence and the organ final entry at 7:20. Just spine-tingling
@Boywholuvsanna This is the great Solti recording with the Chicago Symphony, recorded in1971 in Vienna. One of the great recording triumphs of all time.
This is indeed an excellent performance, but I would disagree that it is the finest out there. That honor belongs to Jascha Horenstein in 1959, with the LSO. I urge you to look it up if you enjoyed this.
A VECES DUDO QUE HAYA SIDO UN HUMANO EL QUE ESCRIBIO ESTA OBRA,COMO LEI UN COMENTARIO MAS ALLA DE LO APOTEOSICO SE MUEVEN TODAS LAS ESTANTERIAS DEL ALMA,LA ESCUCHE POR PRIMERA VEZ ALGO MAS DE 35 AÑOS,SIN EMBARGO ME SIGUE EMOCIONANDO HASTA LA PEPA DEL ALMA
Actually, the Conductor was Robert Shaw with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus(es) I know because I was singing here in the chorus. Solti was great, but give the credit to where it is due. Shaw was amazing...
At 7:21 Shaw had the sopranos hold a note longer to make a smooth transition between phrases. That note is not held here. th-cam.com/video/thDPsDdcwQ8/w-d-xo.html. (Shaw) listen at 11:23 to hear that transition.
regardless if the music is inspired by god (though i do no myself not believe) why should we continually argue, battle over our believes no matter how good the arguments are for either cause we will never all gather into one view more importantly why argue in the presence of this music Mahler pure exquisite beauty regardless of belief this piece is contains the importance of love forgivness remember these things, these are important, as is The 8th symphony...Mahler is among the cherished of time
The first picture is, not the one with the entire orchestra. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Philadelphia_Orchestra_at_American_premiere_of_Mahler's_8th_Symphony_(1916).jpg
Heather Harper, Lucia Popp, Arleen Auger, Yvonne Minton, Helen Watts, Rene Kollo, John Shirley-Quirk, Martti Talvela, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Sangerknaben, Chicago Symphony Orchestra cond. Sir Georg Solti. Recorded Sofiensaal, Vienna, September 1971. Released on Decca 1972.
I know for sure this is the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in this recording. Why? Because the timpanist Donald Koss is always dead center when I listened in my headphones
@Shota871 You are a one for sweeping statements, shota871! Mahler? The greatest composer to ever grace our planet, eh? Please remember that that title correctly belongs to J S Bach - founder of our western concept and understanding of harmony. But....taken in its correct period of late Romantic/20th century western - YOU ARE RIGHT! Mahler 8 is without a doubt the finest example of symphonic art we have been privileged to experience in the last 100 years.
@sportsperson7 I know they're not all crazy. I know a lot of liberal and moderate Christians as well, but the conservative politicians are WAY far too extreme for my taste. I also know a couple of wonderful Muslim people.
If everybody did their job with the same enthusiasm as the CSO brass section, the world would be a very different place.
I played Symphonies 2, 5,& 8 in Chicago on stage with Bud, Wil Scarlett & the finest Brass Sections EVER! Trumpet1
Ever have on of those musical moments where you wonder how this was ever played by real human beings on planet earth? This is one of those moments.
one of the most incredible musical moments. ever.
I have had the joy and honor to have performed in this heavenly music 6 times, 3 at Carnegie Hall. It is always moving and emotional. I visited Mahler's home in Klagensfort, Austria and still feel the vibes. If you don't know Mahler, it's not too late to enrich your life with his music.
Marco. You have great taste in Music. I am a choral/opera singer for 42 years in New York City. Still, exciting performance opportunities are open to me, thank the lord. Try listening to Sir Karl Jenkins - Cantata Memoria For The Children. It's on TH-cam.
@LeftRight Dear sir.
Like many I have heard Wagner. Wagner although beautiful, would never be in the same league as Mahler, Mendelssohn. Definitely not Tchaikovsky. The former two Jewish one of them personally attacked by Wagner (and as a coward he was, he waited until he died to try and destroy his reputation, although he was his "friend", as usual with Germans considering him inferior).
I believe therefore that, the negative comments about Wagner therefore should never be silenced. It is justice that is served to what he did. To be a horrid human being (with some intellectual prowess but a lot of stupidity and hostility), means his music doesn't have as much appeal. It is only normal!
@LeftRight I don't think I'm wrong. There were composers that showed similar style to Wagner.
And even though he was influencial for what came after, what came after was much better. Again, can't compare Mahler to Wagner. Different league altogether.
And I did not disregard Wagner. He was a genius by all means. But a horrible being. Therefore his music automatically in my eyes and to many seizes to be interesting.
It's like if Hitler would make a successful beautiful composition. I would not be able to listen it and many would agree with me. Some others though would like to hear his music and remember him by it. This could be you...
@LeftRight You forgot to mention the symphonies of Bruckner.
I am a Christian, but I do think that this is music as close to whatever idea we have of "heaven" anyone might have, and NO OTHER COMPOSER came CLOSE to this portrayal of "heaven", "paradise", "Nirvana", or Whatever you may call it, this music is IT!
Eu sempre acho que é a música que toca no elevador pra alma entrar no Paraíso. A música do lobby do hotel eterno. 😊😊
For those of us who experience Mahler almost viscerally it is difficult to explain the experience. Mahler forces us to confront ourselves despite ourselves. His music has been with me for 40 years and I hope to leave this world listening to this, the Chorus Mysticus.
My favourite version. The organ as Mahler wanted it like that
I agree- it's the only recording in which the organ really makes such a profound impact, but unfortunately that is only due to the fact that they recorded the organ separately elsewhere ( there was no such instrument in the old Sofiensaal, Vienna, where the orchestra and soloists were recorded) and dubbed it over the recording in post- production, meaning the engineers were able to give it huge, if artificial, weight. Mahler would indeed have loved it, but he couldn't have imagined it being possible.
@@paulybarr it does. Being an organist myself (professionally trained) I often follow his organ instructions on the score. The organ is so powerful and thunders in the chorus mysticus as it should
Solti's recordings of Mahler with Decca's superb engineering bring extraordinary vitality to the music. I recently read a general review of Mahler 8 recordings and the critic said he hated this version - which I thought was ridiculous and insulting to the rest of us. I recommend Solti's recording of the 7th with the CSO.
"This is the best recording I've ever heard of it"
I totally agree with you 100 %
Chills down my spine
Totally agree. To me every performance of Mahler's symphonies 1 to 9 from this record series by Solti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra is Gold Standard anybody must be measured.
Definitely
Yes Solti's recordings with the CSO are marvelous. I find his recording of the 7th in particular has an astonishing vitality and presence on good speakers. All kudos to the Decca recording engineers.
this is the most epic recording of the piece.Sir Solti really bring magic.
The sound of the brass section at 8:07 is so immensely rich and powerful! Yes!!!
The Chicago under Solti was famous for the brass section. I heard them several times...Wonderful!!!
Finale text:
Alles Vergängliche
Ist nur ein Gleichnis;
Das Unzulängliche,
Hier wird’s Ereignis;
Das Unbeschreibliche,
Hier ist’s getan;
Das Ewig-Weibliche
Zieht uns hinan.
Zieht uns hinan.
Zieht uns hinan.
Zieht uns hinan.
Zieht uns hinan.
Zieht uns hinan.
Zieht uns hinan.
Ewig! Ewig!
Ewig! Ewig!
Ewig! Ewig!
Zieht uns hinan.
Zieht uns hinan.
Alles Vergängliche
Ist nur ein Gleichnis;
Das Ewig-Weibliche
Zieht uns hinan.
That Grand ORgan! WTf! And this Brass Section... a legend!
A very robust & rich performance under Georg Solti's baton... chorus elicited a very strong emotional force. A very fine recording, very touching indeed.
Wien, 1971, conductor Georg Solti and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. ♥️🎼
I have loved this all my life. The message is we are all bigger than life. It is up to us to think bigger and do bigger than what is presented. Morning presents the sun and sheer audacity.
to quote another post: "the incredible has been achieved here".......moving beyond words
Really the best. Please everyone, stop to bash on Solti, he is one one the best conductor, and surely one of the most powerfull ever!
Agreed. He's on of my favourites especially conducting mshler
Oiris: I heartily agree that Jascha Horenstein's performance was one of those rare moments larger than life. It is indeed one of the greatest live recordings of all times, altogether heavenly.
That is the strongest brass section I've ever heard. Props to the CSO.
FYI, CSO was always known for its outstanding brass section, not just in this recording,
i'm trying to listen to all of the mahler symphonies bc im a dork and they are freaking life changing. i recently picked this one up from my library and took it on a road trip, never having heard it before. got to the ending, had to pull over bc awesomeness>my ability to maintain control of the car
A very powerful version indeed! The organ kicks ass. And the video is touching and tasteful, thanks.
For many, many, many years this is my most favorite performance of the greatest piece ever written. I've heard many diffrent performances, but one one even comes close to it. Solti is (together with Claudio Abbado) my favorite conductor. Thanks for sharing, this gives me real goosebumps. I can't get enough of it ;-)
That organ entry at 7:22 is amazing!
I honestly had a jump scare ! Indeed powerful !
HE ESCUCHADO MUCHAS VERSIONES DE ESTA OBRA MONUMENTAL ,CREO DEFINITIVAMENTE QUE SOLTI 1972 NO HA SIDO SUPERADA TODAVIA,NO PUEDE SER QUE LA HAYA ESCUCHADO CIENTO DE VECES...Y EN EL FINAL INVARIABLEMENTE SE ME NUBLAN LOS OJOS PORQUE SIENTO QUE ES LA MAS INTENSA DE LAS EMOCIONES
This is so far ahead of its time.
Ну слов нет как великолепно!
And I love the last picture!
When MTT visited Mahler tomb, the cemetery staff could tell tons of stories about Mahler and other composers.
You will not find a more powerful Brass Section than the one CSO has.
Bravo!!!
Que os outros me perdoem, mas Mahler foi o melhor compositor que a humanidade já criou.
My dear, ... you said a mouthful! You've reflected my experiences and observations so accurately!
@MIFFLISH Huge thanks for posting this - it is a truely marvellous sound - Solti has achieved the most sensitive recording of this I have heard. I have heard things in this I have not heard before eg the sustained bass notes at 8:00 just before the choir's final cadence and the organ final entry at 7:20. Just spine-tingling
@Boywholuvsanna This is the great Solti recording with the Chicago Symphony, recorded in1971 in Vienna. One of the great recording triumphs of all time.
Esta versiojn es the best cosmic,es la mejor en cd,no hay otra mejor sonicamente y artísticamente.Este es el camino.
Thanks for uploading! Its amazing
The most beautiful sounds I've ever heard
That organ!
💖🔥😍
Brilliant!
Splendor 🌹
Impresionante ..¡¡
Thank you:)
Love the horns at 7:07
The part starting at 4:23 stops the world every time it plays...
That was the brass section.
epic!
This is indeed an excellent performance, but I would disagree that it is the finest out there. That honor belongs to Jascha Horenstein in 1959, with the LSO. I urge you to look it up if you enjoyed this.
Eargasm.
A VECES DUDO QUE HAYA SIDO UN HUMANO EL QUE ESCRIBIO ESTA OBRA,COMO LEI UN COMENTARIO MAS ALLA DE LO APOTEOSICO SE MUEVEN TODAS LAS ESTANTERIAS DEL ALMA,LA ESCUCHE POR PRIMERA VEZ ALGO MAS DE 35 AÑOS,SIN EMBARGO ME SIGUE EMOCIONANDO HASTA LA PEPA DEL ALMA
Actually, the Conductor was Robert Shaw with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus(es) I know because I was singing here in the chorus. Solti was great, but give the credit to where it is due. Shaw was amazing...
I am pretty sure the recording is still available. On Telarc...
At 7:21 Shaw had the sopranos hold a note longer to make a smooth transition between phrases.
That note is not held here.
th-cam.com/video/thDPsDdcwQ8/w-d-xo.html. (Shaw)
listen at 11:23 to hear that transition.
I really don't think that Georg Solti is the conductor that appears in this photograph. What year was the photo taken please?
@Lassannn I'm an atheist and this is one of the most beautiful pieces ever written. The source does not matter, only the beauty
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regardless if the music is inspired by god (though i do no myself not believe) why should we continually argue, battle over our believes no matter how good the arguments are for either cause we will never all gather into one view more importantly why argue in the presence of this music Mahler pure exquisite beauty regardless of belief this piece is contains the importance of love forgivness remember these things, these are important, as is The 8th symphony...Mahler is among the cherished of time
Bud Herseth at his best.
7:22 ORGANGASM
Being an organist myself. It's a great feeling
@opop opop words to love by
@opop opop Not only Mahler, all great symphonists, from Berlioz to Chostakovitch.
IMGUR says hi.
Fuck you Lassannn!!!
Thats not Mahler in the picture. Its Leopold Stokowski with the Philadelphia orchestra
It certainly is Mahler.
The first picture is, not the one with the entire orchestra. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Philadelphia_Orchestra_at_American_premiere_of_Mahler's_8th_Symphony_(1916).jpg
Paul MacDonnell He is referring to the photo starting at 4.24. Stokowski standing in front of the orchestra
@rkc2380 It's generally accepted that Mahler's religion approached something similar to Pantheism.
...the names of the soloists , the date of the performance, etc., please?
Heather Harper, Lucia Popp, Arleen Auger, Yvonne Minton, Helen Watts, Rene Kollo, John Shirley-Quirk, Martti Talvela, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Sangerknaben, Chicago Symphony Orchestra cond. Sir Georg Solti. Recorded Sofiensaal, Vienna, September 1971. Released on Decca 1972.
The orchestra is not the Viena Philarmonic?
Chicago symphony orchestra
God God!!! :) can't say nothing...
5:40
It was a bit fast at some parts but still amazing. I prefer Rattle's interpretation
what else...
Agreed. And also, whoever voted down on this has no taste in music.
I know for sure this is the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in this recording. Why? Because the timpanist Donald Koss is always dead center when I listened in my headphones
Those stretched out final notes- just as Mahler would have wanted them
@PickledHarrrington it's almost as if they are an organ themselves....
@Shota871 You are a one for sweeping statements, shota871! Mahler? The greatest composer to ever grace our planet, eh? Please remember that that title correctly belongs to J S Bach - founder of our western concept and understanding of harmony. But....taken in its correct period of late Romantic/20th century western - YOU ARE RIGHT! Mahler 8 is without a doubt the finest example of symphonic art we have been privileged to experience in the last 100 years.
Where did ever compose anything that comes anywhere near this or is even superior? Examples please.
Only one person is Alma Marie Schindler's fan.
A girl who loves Mahler? Marry me!
@Lassannn Actually, I'm an atheist and this music makes me wish I was religious
@sportsperson7 I know they're not all crazy. I know a lot of liberal and moderate Christians as well, but the conservative politicians are WAY far too extreme for my taste. I also know a couple of wonderful Muslim people.
PRETTY BIG, PRETTY COOL, PRETTY AMAZING, BUT I STILL LIKE DUDAMEL'S VERSION OF MAHLER'S 1 & 2 BETTER !!! AND THE ADAGIETTO FROM 5 !!!
It's better..........It's CSO...........
this is the most terribly written scene I’ve ever seen