Zubin Mehta Mahler Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" 180g Import 2LP

Ileana Cotrubas

$49.99

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SKU:

PROLP83024

UPC:

028948302444

Description

Limited Edition 180g Virgin Double Vinyl! Only 2000 Copies Worldwide!
Remastered From Original Decca Analogue Tapes at Abbey Road Studios!

This item not eligible for any further discount offers!

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is very proud to celebrate Zubin Mehta's 80th birthday. Together with Universal Music (Decca) Pro-Ject Audio Systems proudly presents this iconic Zubin Mehta album in cooperation with The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Pro-Ject Audio Systems!

On 29th April 2016, Zubin Mehta celebrated his 80th birthday in the beautiful Brahms-hall in the Viennese Musikverein. Mrs Lichtenegger in representation of Heinz Lichtenegger (he was absent in New York) was handing over Zubin Mehtas birthday present: A limited edition vinyl record and the matching turntable Debut Carbon Esprit SB.

This record is a must-have for music fans of the analogue era back on heavy-weight double vinyl. Presented with original artwork, this recording has been carefully mastered from the original Decca analogue tapes at Abbey Road Studios. It is available with original gatefold cover as strictly limited edition exclusively for Pro-Ject Audio Systems (only 2000 copies worldwide).

This recording from 1975 has everything you could possibly ask for. Mehta's perfect tempo, great signing by Contrubas, Ludwig and the Vienna Staatsopernchor. The Vienna Philharmonic, particularly the brass, play just like the virtuoso ensemble that they are. Go and get it ASAP.

Features:
The Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Zubin Mehta
Limited edition (2000 copies worldwide)
2x 180gr heavyweight virgin vinyl
Original gatefold cover
Audiophile sound experience
Remastered From Original Decca Analogue Tapes at Abbey Road Studios
1975 The Decca Record Company Limited, London
In celebration of Zubin Mehta's 80th birthday
Includes Limited Time voucher with unique code to download the digital audio files of the full album free of charge

Musicians:
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Zubin Mehta, conductor
Chorus Of Vienna State Opera
Norbert Balatsch, chorus master
Ileana Cotrubas, soprano
Christa Ludwig, mezzo-soprano

Selections:
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
Symphony No. 2 In C Minor - "Resurrection"
LP 1
Side 1:
1. I. Allegro maestoso. Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck
Side 2:
1. II. Andante moderato. Sehr gemächlich
2. III. 3. Scherzo: In ruhig fliessender Bewegung
4: "Urlicht"
3. IV. "O Röschen rot! Der Mensch liegt in grösster Not!" (Sehr feierlich aber schlicht) - "Urlicht"

LP 2
Side 1:
5: Im Tempo des Scherzo
1. 5a-b: Im Tempo Des Scherzo, Wild Herausfahrend
Side 2:
5: Im Tempo des Scherzo
1. 5c-e: Sehr Langsam Und Gedehnt