Credits:

Beethoven, L. Van

Description:

Of all Mahler's symphonies, the Fifth Symphony is said to be "the work that marked the beginning of a new phase in his creation. He was confident in this "instrumental-only" work, which broke away from the influences of his earlier "The Wonderful Horns of a Child. The Symphony No. 5, conducted by Jansons in 2016, is a work that is not only a work for the orchestra, but also a work for the audience. One listen to the concerto and you can hear how seriously Jansons takes this piece. It is a masterpiece among masterpieces, and many conductors and orchestras have performed and recorded it, and listeners are exposed to these performances, but Jansons' performance here will bring new discoveries to even the most discerning of listeners.The way each instrument makes the phrases sing, the tempo, and even the dunamics are full of surprises that make you want to look at the score again. This is a performance of high perfection, born from a deep and careful reading of the score and a careful playing of each and every note. Naxos Japan