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Record Reviews of Mahler and Other Symphonies in 20th Century
A critical survey of Gustav Mahler's eighth symphony and Shostakovich's seventh, noting lengthy, grand passages and moments of genuine magnificence. It discusses Vienna performances under Armann Scherchen, recordings by Columbia, and contrasts with Pittsburgh Symphony under Fritz Reiner and William Steinberg. The piece evaluates conducting and orchestral rendering of Strauss and Carpenter works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concrete Music
New York
Gustav Mahler
Vienna
Vienna Kanmierchur Singakademie and
Sangerknaben
Vienna Symhony
Vienna State Opera
Armann Scherchen
Columbia
Dmitri Shoselakovitek
Leninnrad
Berlin Philharmonic
Sergiu Celibida Whe
Urania
Pittsburgh Symphony
Capitol
Fritz Reiner
Beethoven
Schubert
William Steinberg
Clemens Wray
Vienna” Philharmonie
Richard
London
Krauss
John Alden Carpenter