‘…another outstanding Mahler recording by Benjamin Zander.’ High Fidelity ‘Exhilarating and often…overwhelming.’ Sunday Times ‘This is a great performance...Zander proves his stature as a Mahlerian.’ Fanfare ‘Zander's dynamic direction suffused every pore of the orchestra.’ The Guardian ‘Zander has managed to communicate his idea so completely to the Philharmonia that instead of one sound, we hear countless vivid expressive details - all adding up to one organic, multi-dimensional statement.’ Gramophone 'Essential listening.' The Sunday Times

Recording of the Month: '...remarkable recording... .what is beyond dispute is that this performance is the product of very careful consideration of and deep thought about the music.' MusicWeb International   'Special ingredients? The tense opening bars; the feeling radiating from mezzo Sarah Connolly; the finale's first steps, so gravely beautiful; the prayerful singing of the Philharmonia Choir, steady at the slowest speeds.' The Times

'...the Philharmonia Chorus, with soloists Miah Persson and Sarah Connolly, are fabulous.' The Herald   'It's scrupulous; if you follow along with a score, you can observe how carefully Zander has adhered to Mahler's markings, including his glissandos and portamentos. It's tender and reverent, and full of detail.' The Boston Globe

'From the outset, it's clear Zander has something important to say, and his phrases, dynamics, articulation, and handling of the orchestral balances are immediately noticeable and distinctive.' AllMusic.com  Gramophone
‘Zander’s fidelity to Mahler’s markings remains remarkable.’
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Choir & Organ

‘…it is a truly insightful, inspiring and engaging reading from a Mahler interpreter of considerable and honest musicality.’
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International Record Review
'intimacy and rare beauty'
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ConcertoNet.com
'The pliant and rapturous playing of the Philharmonia, the outstanding soloists, and Zander’s powerful and fresh reading make this an exciting release and a welcome addition to the catalogue.’
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The Irish Times

'...of remarkable beauty...'
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The Sunday Times
'Essential listening.'
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BBC Music Magazine
'Orchestral quality is never in doubt...outstanding...'
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MusicWeb International
Recording of the Month: 'Zander and his players bring out Mahler's sardonic humour...which I've never heard delivered quite like this...a fantastic, keenly observed performance.'
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MahlerReviews.com
'...beautiful, and beautifully captured...'
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Herald Scotland
'...the Philharmonia Chorus...are fabulous.'
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The Times

'...the Philharmonia generates a tremendously rich sound.'
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AllMusic.com

'...one of the best of 2013.'
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Words and Music
Disc of the Day: '...beautifully timed by Zander...'
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Pizzicato

‘Any committed Mahlerian should not miss the release.’
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Boston Globe
‘It’s tender and reverent, and full of detail.’
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