The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced on November 6 that it has released an audio recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, 'Resurrection,' in collaboration with conductor Jaap van Zweden on Apple Music Classical.
This recording is the third installment of the orchestra's 'Complete Mahler Symphony Recording Project,' which began with van Zweden's appointment as music director. It follows the release of Symphony No. 1, 'Titan,' in 2024, the first by a domestic orchestra on Apple Music Classical, and Symphony No. 7 in 2025. The new recording captures a grand musical landscape that transcends orchestral boundaries, featuring large-scale choral and vocal elements.
The recording features world-class vocalists and a large choir, enhancing its quality. Soprano Hannah-Elisabeth Müller, who performed 'Resurrection' at van Zweden's farewell concert with the New York Philharmonic, and mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford, who won a Grammy for her recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 8 with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, are among the soloists. The powerful harmonies are complemented by a combined choir from Seongnam, Goyang, and Paju city choirs.
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