Brahms Alto Rhapsody / Song Of Destiny - Mahler Songs Of A Wayfarer - Walter CSO
Bruno Walter's interpretation of these works is revered for its sensitivity and depth, especially given his close connection to Mahler. The Columbia Symphony Orchestra, though initially formed for studio recordings, was composed of top-tier musicians, ensuring high-quality performances.
Artist(s): Conductor – Bruno Walter
Orchestra – Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Choir – Occidental College Concert Choir (tracks: 1, 2)
Directed By [Choir] – Howard Swan (tracks: 1, 2)
Mezzo-soprano Vocals – Mildred Miller (tracks: 1, 3 to 6)
Recording Info: Producer – John McClure
- Alto Rhapsody: recorded January 11, 1961 at American Legion Hall, Hollywood.
- Song of Destiny (Schicksalslied): recorded December 5, 1960 at American Legion Hall.
- Songs Of A Wayfarer: recorded June 30 & July 1, 1960 at American Legion Hall, Hollywood.
Sourced from a Columbia Original pressing
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1 Johannes Brahms Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 (12:31)
Chorus – The Occidental College Concert Choir
Chorus Master – Howard Swan
Mezzo-soprano Vocals – Mildred Miller
Text By ["Harzreise Im Winter"] – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
2 Johannes Brahms Song of Destiny, Op. 54 (15:14)
Chorus – The Occidental College Concert Choir
Chorus Master – Howard Swan
Text By – Friedrich Hölderlin
Gustav Mahler Songs Of A Wayfarer (Leider Eines Fahrenden Gesellen) (15:33)
Mezzo-soprano Vocals – Mildred Miller
3 - I. Wenn Mein Schatz Hochzeit 4:05
4 - II. Ging Heut' Morgen Über's Feld 3:45
5 - III. Ich Hab' Ein Glühend' Messer 2:58
6 - IV. Die Zwei Blauen Augen 4:40
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