Mahler, Gustav - Santtu Conducts Mahler - Rouvali, Santtu-Matias

Mahler 2 is Philharmonia Records' second album; it was released after the first album, Santtu conducts Strauss. “[Also speaking of Zarathustra] Rouval's performance in both works is certainly interesting and personal... impressive; a broad interpretation that sees the work as a whole... [Alpine Symphony] undeniably picturesque; vivid and dramatically projected... top-class playing; and this luxurious score also benefits from remarkable recording... lingering lyricism; without exception heartfelt and; in summary; cathartic." Founded in 1945, the Philharmonia Orchestra creates exciting performances for audiences worldwide and has premiered works by Richard Strauss, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Errolly Wallen, Kaija Saariaho, and many others. The Philharmonia has an exceptional 77-year recording history, having recorded around 150 soundtracks, with appearances in cinemas since 1947. In the 2021/22 season, the orchestra will perform in Romania, Spain, Finland, Greece, and Germany. Santtu-Matias Rouvali is a Finnish conductor and percussionist who currently serves as Chief Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Rouvali continues to collaborate with orchestras across Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.