Mahler 9 Salzburg Easter Festival

[prahcello]

Do any members of the forum know if a recording of the Mahler 9 performance in April 1982 at the Salzburg Easter Festival exists in any form?
Having re-read Richard Osborne's book, I became curious about the performance which 'left the audience shocked and drained'.

Paul

[charlesb]

If John Hunt's book is correct, only the first 2 movements of the 10th April 1982 Mahler 9 were recorded. The 5th April performance was not recorded. (I wonder how many other conductors would celebrate their 74th birthday by conducting Mahler 9? if there was a party for the maestro afterwards, it is hard to imagine that it was a happy occasion!)

I may be wrong but I assume that Austrian Radio did not record either performance because they were planning to record the symphony at the main Salzburg Festival on 27th August.

A radio recording was also made at the Berlin Philharmonie on 1st May and of course DGG's live recording was made later in the year, on 30th September 1982.

[prahcello]

Thank you for the information Charles! Pity only parts of the performance was recorded.

I also was wondering which performance Osborne was referring to, but I would guess the second of the two performances... One should ask Mr Osborne directly, I suppose (btw, he remains one of the few critics I really respect and enjoy reading.)

[Jim]

Hello All,

According to: www.karajan.co.uk/mahler.html

The fragmentary recording of HvK's Mahler 9 also includes rehearsal excerpts. I have a suspicion that this is another of those Holy Grail items, but does anyone know where this might be tracked down?

Thanks

Jim

[Deleted]

Welcome!

Can't help on the 9th, but you may already be aware of HvK's Mahler 5 Scherzo rehearsal video.

"Among musicians, rehearsal is not necessary" - HvK to Placido Domingo, p. 99 "A Life in Music"

[Jim]

Hi tjh212!

I found this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jspeza3hfD8

If there's more of this rehearsal out there I'd LOVE to know!

Thanks

Jim