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“Imagine the whole universe bursting into song!†said Gustav Mahler about his great Symphony No. 8. To mark their 100th anniversary, the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs it together with three choirs: the Danish Radio Concert Choir, the Âé¶¹Éç Singers and the Copenhagen Boys’ Choir. Conducted by Fabio Luisi, they are joined by a glittering line-up of soloists including Camilla Nylund, David Butt Philip and Christoph Pohl. Also know as the 'Symphony of a Thousand' because of the great number of performers required, it is music that depicts the unfathomable and infinite with great beauty and energy. Mahler himself said, a few days after he finished writing the symphony: “It is the greatest thing I have ever created!â€. Recorded on 31 October 2025 at at the Danish National Concert Hall. Mahler: Symphony No. 8 Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra Danish Radio Concert Choir Âé¶¹Éç Singers Copenhagen Boys' Choir Camilla Nylund (soprano) Valentina Farcas (soprano) Liv Redpath (soprano) Wiebke Lehmkuhll (mezzo-soprano) Jasmin Jorias (mezzo-soprano) David Butt Philip (tenor) Christoph Pohl (baritone) David Steffens (bass) Fabio Luisi (conductor) To listen on most smart speakers just say "ask Âé¶¹Éç Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert".
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Symphony No.8Symphony No.8Gustav Mahler
- 2.String Octet in B flat, Op.posthString Octet in B flat, Op.posthMax Bruch
- 3.Jeux d'enfantsJeux d'enfantsGeorges Bizet