Claudio Abbado's 1977 recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 4 with the Wiener Philharmoniker at the Vienna Musikverein, captivates listeners with its warm, transparent sound and great attention to detail. The orchestra's characteristic sound and Frederica von Stade's sensitive solo voice in the final movement lend the work a special lightness. Abbado's sometimes unusual tempos open new expressive spaces and give the interpretation a special depth that makes this recording unique and highly regarded. For the first time, this recording has been remastered from the original 1-inch, 8-track tapes. The Original Source Series from Deutsche Grammophon features celebrated recordings reissued on vinyl. Remastered by the renowned Berlin-based Emil Berliner Studios using 100% pure analogue techniques to create versions of the highest possible audio quality. Produced on 180g virgin vinyl by Optimal and housed in deluxe gatefold editions, featuring additional photos and/or recording documentation.
