Semyon Bychkov - Ein Heldenleben / Metamorphosen - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Deutches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin - Ein Heldenleben & Ameriques [COMPACT DISCS] O-Card Packaging date 10/14/2014

After their critically-acclaimed recording of Mahler's Fourth Symphony, the Czech Philharmonic and Semyon Bychkov continue their Pentatone Mahler cycle with a rendition of the composer's Fifth. The Fifth Symphony marks an important turning point in Mahler's symphonic output, away from the prominence of vocal movements in his previous symphonies. And whereas the Fifth seems to follow a teleology from darkness to light like it's predecessors, the trajectory is much less straightforward, and full of enigmatic turns. Bychkov's exceptional eye for detail and pacing make him an ideal guide through this work, while the Czech Philharmonic is capable of letting all the colors of Mahler's score shine. The Czech Philharmonic is one of the world's most acclaimed orchestras, with a rich tradition of performing Czech masters and music from Central Europe. Semyon Bychkov has led the greatest orchestras of the world, and is Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Czech Philharmonic as of the 2018/2019 season. Orchestra and maestro made their Pentatone debut with a recording of Mahler's Fourth Symphony (2022), kicking off a complete Mahler cycle.

Two CD set. This unique collection features songs with a connection to the moon and stars for special evenings. Many of the songs are jazz standards and offer a wide variety of interpretations by a variety of jazz legends like Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Glenn Miller, Thelonious Monk, Sarah Vaughan and more. Classics such as Stella By Starlight, Moon Dreams, Blue Moon, Polka Dots & Moonbeams, Star Eyes, Moonlight Serenade, and many others are featured on this great set.