London Symphony Orchestra / Gergiev,Valery Mahler: Symphony No. 8 "Of A Thousand" CD

All the great reviewing publications, Penguin Guide, Gramophone, International Record Review, gave this release a rapturous reception when first issued. The atmoshpere of a great occasion is caught admirably with impressive timpani and organ, and a special mention for the final Chorus Mysticus bringing a real sense of gravitas and uplift. The massed voices are wonderfully hushed. Outstanding.

1. Mahler: Symphony No.8 'Of a Thousand' Part I I. Veni, Creator Spiritus 2. II. Imple Superna Gratia 3. III. Infirma Nostri Corporis 4. IV. Accende Lumen Sensibus 5. V. Veni, Creator Spiritus 6. VI. Gloria Patri Domino 7. Part II I. Poco Adagio 8. II. Ewiger Wonnerbrand 9. III. Wie Felsenabgrund Mir Zu F?en 10. IV. Gerettet Ist Das Edle Glied 11. V. Uns Bleibt Ein Erdenrest 12. VI. H÷chste Herrscherin Der Welt! 13. VII. Dir, Der Unber?hrbaren 14. VIII. Bei Der Liebe, Die Den F?en 15. IX. Neige, Neige, Du Ohnegleiche 16. X. Komm! Hebe Dich Zu H÷hern Sph?ren! 17. XI. Blikket Auf 18. XII. Alles Verg?ngliche