Mahler's 10th Symphony Takes Colorful Leap with Barshai's Completion
Conductor Vladimir Jurowski brought the long-incomplete Gustav Mahler's 10th symphony to life with a bold, unbridled approach, thanks largely to Russian conductor Rudolf Barshai's audacious orchestrations. The result is a thrillingly colorful interpretation that captures the anguish and turmoil of the composer's inner world.
In his 'performing version', British musicologist Deryck Cooke provided a more restrained take on the fragmented work, but Jurowski's approach is a welcome departure from restraint. Barshai's additions inject a vibrant energy into the symphony, with xylophone, guitar, tuba, and celesta adding to the rich tapestry of sound.
Jurowski skillfully balances these diverse timbral elements, creating a texturally lucid performance that brings out the best in the LPO orchestra. The result is a deeply emotional experience, with each movement yielding its own unique insights into Mahler's tortured creative process.
The Adagio, for example, becomes an anguished expression of despair, while the Scherzo soars to dizzying heights. Meanwhile, the Purgatorio movement offers a rare moment of ambiguity and calm, providing a poignant counterpoint to the symphony's overall sense of anguish.
Throughout, Jurowski proves himself a masterful interpreter, coaxing out a depth of emotion from Mahler's music that is nothing short of breathtaking. It's clear that his approach has been shaped by Barshai's creative input, but ultimately it's Jurowski who brings the music to life with his textural lucidity and emotional authority.
As we navigate the symphony's intricate web of emotions, one thing becomes painfully clear: Mahler's 10th is a work of unbridled passion, driven by the turmoil that ravaged its composer's inner world. It's a testament to Jurowski and Barshai's collaborative effort that this music has never felt so alive, so fully realized – or, in some ways, more like Mahler than any previous interpretation.
Conductor Vladimir Jurowski brought the long-incomplete Gustav Mahler's 10th symphony to life with a bold, unbridled approach, thanks largely to Russian conductor Rudolf Barshai's audacious orchestrations. The result is a thrillingly colorful interpretation that captures the anguish and turmoil of the composer's inner world.
In his 'performing version', British musicologist Deryck Cooke provided a more restrained take on the fragmented work, but Jurowski's approach is a welcome departure from restraint. Barshai's additions inject a vibrant energy into the symphony, with xylophone, guitar, tuba, and celesta adding to the rich tapestry of sound.
Jurowski skillfully balances these diverse timbral elements, creating a texturally lucid performance that brings out the best in the LPO orchestra. The result is a deeply emotional experience, with each movement yielding its own unique insights into Mahler's tortured creative process.
The Adagio, for example, becomes an anguished expression of despair, while the Scherzo soars to dizzying heights. Meanwhile, the Purgatorio movement offers a rare moment of ambiguity and calm, providing a poignant counterpoint to the symphony's overall sense of anguish.
Throughout, Jurowski proves himself a masterful interpreter, coaxing out a depth of emotion from Mahler's music that is nothing short of breathtaking. It's clear that his approach has been shaped by Barshai's creative input, but ultimately it's Jurowski who brings the music to life with his textural lucidity and emotional authority.
As we navigate the symphony's intricate web of emotions, one thing becomes painfully clear: Mahler's 10th is a work of unbridled passion, driven by the turmoil that ravaged its composer's inner world. It's a testament to Jurowski and Barshai's collaborative effort that this music has never felt so alive, so fully realized – or, in some ways, more like Mahler than any previous interpretation.
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i mean, jurowski's approach sounds super bold, love that he's not holding back. the idea of xylophone and guitar in mahler is wild, but if it works it could be game changing... what do u think about barshai's involvement? 
I'm loving this new Mahler 10th symphony performance by Vladimir Jurowski and Rudolf Barshai! It's amazing how Barshai's additions bring a whole new level of energy to the music 
The xylophone, guitar, tuba, and celesta all come together to create this incredible soundscapes... it's like a party in your ears 
! I also love how Jurowski balances out these different timbres, it's like he's saying "okay, let's get this crazy party started!" 
But what really gets me is the emotional depth of the music - it's like you can feel Mahler's pain and anguish through every note 
. This performance is definitely a game-changer for Mahler fans, and I'm so stoked to have experienced it! 
does anyone know how much longer we're gonna have to wait for his other unfinished stuff to get done tho? 
just listened to this mahler symphony 10th with jurowski and barshai conductor... honestly it gave me chills! i love how they took the fragmented work and turned it into a vibrant colorful experience - the xylophone, guitar, tuba, celesta additions were pure magic 
. jurowski's approach was so refreshing, not your typical symphony vibes. he brought out so much emotion in the music, especially in the Adagio which became this anguished expression of despair 
. it's amazing how barshai's creative input helped shape jurowski's performance... they really captured mahler's tortured creative process 
I'm not sure if I'd want to sit through a whole symphony about how sad the composer was all the time...Mahler's 10th is literally the only one of his we got from him before he died and I think it's because it's like, super emotional and stuff 
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. Barshai's additions are pure magic - who knew xylophone could be so emotive? 
It's amazing what music can do, though... takes me straight to the heart of Mahler's soul 
it's amazing how they worked together with Jurowski to make the symphony feel so alive 
. It's like you can almost feel the anguish and turmoil that Mahler was going through when he wrote it. The orchestra really brought their A-game too, making each movement sound more vivid than ever 
It's wild to think about how a conductor can take a composer's unfinished work and turn it into something so beautiful and emotional. I mean, who needs a 'performing version' when you've got someone like Jurowski bringing their own vision to the table? The addition of instruments like xylophone and tuba is genius 
I love how Jurowski balances these different sounds to create this rich tapestry of emotions. It's like you can feel the anguish and turmoil that Mahler was going through when he wrote it 