Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) - Symphony No. 3 in D minor (1896)
Bettina Ranch, Alto
Aalto Children’s Choir
Ladies of the Essen Philharmonic Choir
Children’s Choir of the Deutsche Oper Berlin
Essen Philharmonic Orchestra
Tomáš Netopil, Conductor
Gustav Mahler described his Third Symphony as ‘a work in which the whole world is indeed reflected’, a claim supported by its
large, six-movement structure and the use of huge orchestral and choral forces, plus a part for alto solo. The first performance
of the symphony took place on 9 June 1902 in Krefeld under Mahler’s direction. This is the third recording of a Mahler
symphony by the Essen Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Tomáš Netopil. They are joined here by Bettina Ranch (alto),
the Aalto Children’s Choir, the ladies of the Essen Philharmonic Choir and the children’s choir of the Deutsche Oper Berlin.