Mahler 'Symphony No 7' Leonard Bernstein

Symphony No 7 in E minor by Gustav Mahler
1. Langsam-Allegro
2. Nachtmusik I
3. Scherzo
4. Nachtmusik II
5. Rondo-Finale
Wiener Philharmoniker
Leonard Bernstein, Conductor
1974

[bobcochran]

Perhaps the least often played of Mahler’s works, but my favorite. Amazing orchestration, use of unusual instruments or instruments used in unusual combinations. And the coda of the finale…just wow. Bernstein was among the early champions of these symphonies, I remember his recording with the NYP from the 1960s…amazing.

[scotchgod]

Lennie Bernstein will forever be my favorite conductor, what a genius!🙏

[LeVampire]

1. Langsam-Allegro 0:07
2. Nachtmusik I 21:38
3. Scherzo 38:18
4. Nachtmusik II 48:20
5. Rondo-Finale 01:03:05

[kelvinbauer]

11:48 The Heaven comes to this land... Thank you, Maestro Bernstein ! And thank you very much, Gustav Mahler for this wonderful symphony !!!!

[joemack]

My favorite Mahler Symphony! All music no singing to describe what he is saying! Song of the Night! ❤

[scottmiller]

A historic performance from one of the greatest composers/ conductors of the 20th century

[joemack]

Every Conductor has his own interpretation of Beethoven 5th, but this is actually incredible! My favorite Symphony #7 Song of the Night! Is exactly how Mahler Visualize this Music! ❤❤❤❤❤

[lawrencetendler]

Leonard Bernstein was indeed blessed , good looks , extreme talent and tons of charisma .

[jean-michelprillieux]

Une symphonie très originale, la plus extravagante et mystérieuse de Gustav Mahler, qui dévoile des rythmes étranges et des groupements d'instruments improbables, sans doute celle que je préfère de ce grand compositeur, car il y a beaucoup d'humour et peu de mélancolie dans cette symphonie. Bernstein semble beaucoup s'amuser en dirigeant ce monument musical.

[minsekfau]

49:12 The harmony is simple, yet it gives me chills EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear it

[donisjordan]

Mahler was introduced to America by Bernstein's predecessor the Greek conductor of the N.York Philharmonic Dimitri Mitropoulos. His successor Lenny embraced Mahler and today is still considered one of the best Mahlerians

[darrellmfume]

back in 1982 my 8th grade teacher Ms. Green planted a seed in my mind/head, about Leornard Berstein. never heard of him before she/Ms. Green kept mentioned him in class, throughout the school year. little did I know that seed she planted back in the 80's would take root/grow, many years later... I still love my Pop, R&B, and Funk music. I wasn't into classical music growing up in the 80's. but thanks to Ms. Green. I am into it now. and have been for a while. and it was her who brought Leonard Bernstein into my consciousness.

[mosheknoll]

Every Bernstein album in my record library became etched in my memory,
making it difficult to accept other interpretations.
Sadly, I never heard him live….
Bernstein is always so convincing, he just sweeps you….
Thank you for posting this invaluable document….
You can definitely hear the new century in this work of genius: the tortured chromaticism, which threatens to almost neutralize tonality at certain points; the grotesque, sarcastic gestures, the unorthodox orchestration, the “ruthless counterpoint” to use Mahler’s own phrase….
Spirits such as Mahler, among others, FELT the slow, inexorable approach of the catastrophic events of the twentieth century....

[wolfgangresch]

I disagree with comments that the tempo is too fast. Many also criticized his tempo of the first movement of the sixth, and the andante of the sixth third instead of second. Mahler himself said, while rehearsing his eighth, said, " If there's anything that you think needs to be changed in my music, I not only give you permission, but you are honor bound to do it." That's why we get to argue about everything 😅❤❤

[lawrencetendler]

The foot stomping followed by dancing by Bernstein 45 :12 combined with the music is fantastic .

[HarrisKehrmann]

Awesome performance of a great Mahler symphony! BRAVO to Maestro Lenny Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic! Thank you so very much for this wide-screen hi-fi stereo upload!!

[pianistegolfeur]

Le génie de Bernstein, littéralement habité par l'esprit de Mahler ! Et à Vienne, avec les Philharmoniker qu'il a dû engueuler pour les faire revenir à "leur" musique, qu'ils avaient totalement oubliée, ile s'est littéralement explosé !

[marshallartz]

✨✨Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)✨✨
✨Symphony No. 7 *(1904-05)* ✨

0:00:08 I. *Langsam (Adagio) -*
*Allegro risoluto, ma*
*non troppo*
0:21:40 II. *Nachtmusik I.* 🌜
*Allegro moderato*
0:38:19 III. *Scherzo. Schattenhaft.*
*Fließend aber nicht zu schnell*
0:48:22 IV. *Nachtmusik II.* 🌜🌛
*Andante amoroso*
1:03:10 V. *Rondo — Finale (Allegro*
*ordinario)*
1:21:13 *Applause*

Vienna Philharmonic
Leonard Bernstein, conductor

*Musikverein*
*Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 1974*

[jean-michelprillieux]

Et la fin de la symphonie est d'une gaieté et d'une joyeuseté folle ! Merci pour cette mise en ligne.

[Richard-brv]

It was mandatory viewing in my household òf the Young People's Concerts from Carnegie Hall. RIP Lennie