Mahler: Symphony No 4 (1945) Walter/NYP

Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 4 in G Major 1. Bedächtig, nicht eilen (0:08) 2. In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast (16:29) 3. Ruhevoll, poco adagio (25:09) 4. Sehr behaglich (42:44) Desi Halban, soprano Bruno Walter, conductor The Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of New York Recorded on May 10, 1945 at Carnegie Hall, NY This is a re-post of an earlier issue, and is entirely from new mastering and sources. “The Heavenly Life“ (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn, translated by Deryck Cooke) We revel in heavenly pleasures, Leaving all that is earthly behind us. No worldly turmoil Is heard in heaven; We all live in sweetest peace. We lead an angelic existence, And so we are perfectly happy. We dance and leap, And skip and sing; Saint Peter in Heaven looks on. Saint John has lost his lambkin, And butcher Herod is lurking: We lead a patient, Guiltless, patient, Darling lambkin to death. Saint Luke is slaying the oxen, Without the least hesitation; Wine costs not a farthing In the Heavenly tavern; The angels bake the bread. Fine sprouts of every description, Are growing in Heaven’s garden. Fine asparagus, fine herbs, And all we desire, Huge platefuls for us are prepared. Fine apples, fine pears and fine grapes, The gardeners let us pick freely. You want venison, hare? In the open streets They go running around. And when there’s a holiday near, All the fishes come joyfully   swimming; And off runs Saint Peter With net and with bait, Towards the celestial pond. Saint Martha will have to be cook! There’s no music at all on the earth Which can ever compare with ours. Eleven thousand virgins Are set dancing. Saint Ursula herself laughs to see it! Cecilia with her companions Are splendid court musicians. The angelic voices Delight the senses, For all things awake to joy. Source Mastering (2019): Jennifer Nulsen, Andreas K. Meyer Field Acoustic Restoration (2022): Paul Howard In order for our posts to remain commercial-free, we do not monetize on this channel. If you wish to offer support for this kind of music and sound, you may make a donation to: