Mahler: Symphony No 7

Symphony No 7 is often regarded as Mahler’s 'Cinderella' symphony and, after the tragic theme of No 6, proves far more enigmatic. The funereal march of the opening movement gives way to the serene 'Nachtmusik' ('night music') movements, and a ghostly scherzo before culminating in a feverishly joyful finale.

LSO0665 71 minutes 35 seconds

'Right from the start, with those dark, dragging rhythms, there’s a sense that something special is afoot here … Gergiev charts the whole labyrinthine course with thrilling assurance ... and ...
'There is no denying the brilliance of sound and execution [Gergiev] obtains from the LSO. Gergiev's interpretation of this wayward and fascinating symphony is exciting … he casts quite a spell o ...
'This is a terrific, gripping performance from Gergiev and the LSO of Mahler’s Seventh Symphony, an edge-of-the-seat experience ... [Gergiev] brings an almost palpable darkness, fear and mystery ...