CLASSICAL

摘要

This was the third Das Lied we had in as many months - but one with a difference. Following the example of Schoenberg, in 2010 Reinbert de Leeuw made his own reduced forces transcription, involving just 15 players - he felt his choices gave a better idea of Mahler's own sound world. A labour of love, de Leeuw completed this recording in Amsterdam's modern Muziekgebouw in Jan '20, one month before, sadly, he passed away. Piano is perhaps a little prominent, but this intimate re-scoring somehow allows the vocal parts to have greater impact. The singers are both excellent, and this is altogether a rather special release. Alpha provides generous booklet information.