Andris Nelsons/Wiener Philharmoniker Mahler: Symphony No. 5

Andris Nelsons and the Wiener Philharmoniker launch their long-awaited, complete Mahler Symphonic cycle for Deutsche Grammophon with a breathtaking account of the Fifth Symphony, recorded in 2022. This stand-alone release captures the orchestra's luminous sound and Nelsons' deeply human approach to Mahler's music - by turns intimate, ecstatic, and transcendent. The performance's sweeping intensity and radiant Adagietto offer a thrilling prelude to the full cycle to come, promising one of the most significant Mahler projects of our time. 2-LP set.