Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 5 (Andris Nelsons)

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Composer: Gustav Mahler

• Symphony No. 5

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Andris Nelsons, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Deutsche Grammophon

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The recording marks the opening of Andris Nelsons and the Wiener Philharmoniker’s complete Symphony No. 5 cycle for Deutsche Grammophon, captured in a 2022 performance that highlights both sonic refinement and interpretive depth. Nelsons approaches Gustav Mahler’s score with a balance of structural clarity and emotional immediacy, shaping contrasts between intensity, lyricism, and introspection. The orchestra’s distinctive tonal richness is especially evident in the Adagietto, offering a moment of sustained, luminous expression. Overall, the performance combines grandeur and intimacy, setting a compelling foundation for a broader cycle that promises to be a major contribution to Mahler interpretation.

Andris Nelsons, born in Riga in 1978 into a musical family, began his career as a trumpeter in the Latvian National Opera Orchestra while studying conducting. Renowned for his dynamic leadership and interpretive insight, he has served as Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 2014/15 and of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig since 2018. Nelsons has led landmark projects, including the 2025 Shostakovich Festival in Leipzig and collaborations with young musicians from Tanglewood and the Mendelssohn-Akademie. An exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist, he has recorded Shostakovich, Bruckner, Beethoven, and Strauss cycles, earning multiple GRAMMY Awards. His career spans major international tours, residencies, and engagements with leading orchestras, reflecting his global influence and commitment to musical excellence.

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