Gustav Mahler Murray Dickie, Dietrich FischerDieskau, Philharmonia Orchester, Paul Kletzki - Das Lied Von Der Erde

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Review by Harry Peace

Das Lied Von Der Erde: A Gut-Punch of Classical Genius or Just Another Pretentious Symphony? Alright, buckle up. This is Das Lied Von Der Erde by Gustav Mahler, released in 1960 under His Master’s Voice and Electrola labels (yeah, they slapped it on multiple imprints like it was some kind of holy relic). Conducted by Paul Kletzki with the Philharmonia Orchester, this album feels less like "classical music" and more like an emotional beatdown you didn’t know you needed. And let me tell ya, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s baritone vocals? They’ll knock your socks off—or at least make you question why you're wearing socks while listening to this. Let’s dive into two tracks that stuck with me because, honestly, there’s no way I could unpack all eight without losing my mind. First up: “Der Abschied (Schluß)”—the grand finale that drags you through existential mud only to leave you gasping for air. It's long, brooding, and kinda feels like Mahler decided to write his own eulogy mid-composition. The orchestration here hits hard; every note feels deliberate, like someone took their time carving each sound out of raw emotion. Fischer-Dieskau absolutely murders this one—he doesn’t just sing; he bleeds into the track. You can practically hear him staring into the void as he delivers those final lines. By the end, you're not sure if you've been uplifted or utterly destroyed. Maybe both? Who cares—it’s brilliant. Then there’s “Das Trinklied Vom Jammer Der Erde,” which kicks things off with Murray Dickie belting his guts out like he’s trying to drown his sorrows in booze and bad decisions. This track swings between bombastic brass explosions and moments so tender they feel like secrets whispered in the dark. There’s a swagger to it—a drunken poet yelling at the cosmos—but also something deeply tragic lurking underneath. Mahler wasn’t messing around when he wrote this stuff. Every melody punches harder than the last, leaving you reeling. Honestly, it’s exhausting—but in the best possible way. Now, credit where it’s due: Hans Bethge’s lyrics are hauntingly beautiful, even if you don’t speak German (Google Translate is your friend here). And props to Deryk Cooke for the liner notes—they’re insightful enough to give context but not so academic that you wanna throw the booklet across the room. Oh, and Wolf Vostell’s artwork? Bold move slapping abstract visuals on a classical record back then. Love it or hate it, it fits the vibe. But here’s the kicker: listening to Das Lied Von Der Erde isn’t just about appreciating its technical brilliance—it’s about surviving it. This album doesn’t hold your hand. It throws you into the deep end and dares you to swim. Some parts feel indulgent, sure, but isn’t that what makes it human? Like life itself, it’s messy, overwhelming, and unforgettable. Final thought: If Mahler were alive today, he’d probably be writing film scores for arthouse movies or dropping avant-garde bangers on SoundCloud. Either way, we’d still be arguing about whether he’s overrated or underrated. Guess some things never change.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Der Trunkene Im Frühling
Von Der Schönheit
Der Abschied (Schluß)
Der Abschied (1. Teil)
Das Trinklied Vom Jammer Der Erde
Der Einsame Im Herbst
Das Lied Von Der Erde
Von Der Jugend

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Catalog Numbers

  • STE 91 049 / 50 S, ASDW 9014 / 9015 S, STE 91 049, STE 91 50 S, ASDW 9014, ASDW 9015 S
  • E 91 049 / 50 S, WALP 553 / 554 S, E 91 049/ 50 S
  • ASD 351

Labels

  • Die Stimme Seines Herrn, Electrola
  • Die Stimme Seines Herrn, Electrola, His Master's Voice
  • His Master's Voice

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP Vinyl
  • LP
  • Single Sided Box Set
  • Stereo
  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP Box Set

Companies

RoleCompany
Printed ByKölnische Verlagsdruckerei GmbH
Distributed ByElectrola Gesellschaft m.b.H.
Published ByElectrola Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkWolf Vostell
Baritone VocalsDietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Composed ByMahler
ConductorPaul Kletzki
Liner NotesHeinrich Lindlar, Werner Oehlmann
Lyrics ByHans Bethge
OrchestraDas Philharmonia Orchester, London
Tenor VocalsMurray Dickie (tracks: A1 to B3)

Notes

  • Unter Verwendung von Gedichten aus "Die chinesische Flöte"
  • Booklet included
  • Made in Germany
  • Record 2 is single-sided

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: BIEM
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): 2 YRA 50 054
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): 2 YRA 50 055
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side C): 2 YRA 50 056

About Gustav Mahler Murray Dickie, Dietrich FischerDieskau, Philharmonia Orchester, Paul Kletzki

Austrian composer and conductor. Born 7 July 1860 in Kalischt, Bohemia (today Kaliště, Czech Republic) and died 18 May 1911 in Vienna, Austria. Gustav Mahler (German pronunciation: ; was a late-Romantic Austrian-Bohemian composer and one of the leading conductors of his generation. As a composer, he acted as a bridge between the 19th century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. While in his lifetime his status as a conductor was established beyond question, his own music gained wide popularity only after periods of relative neglect which included a ban on its performance in much of Europe during the Nazi era. After 1945 the music was discovered and championed by a new generation of listeners; Mahler then became one of the most frequently performed and recorded of all composers, a position he has sustained into the 21st century. Born in humble circumstances, Mahler showed his musical gifts at an early age. After graduating from the Vienna Conservatory in 1878, he held a succession of conducting posts of rising importance in the opera houses of Europe, culminating in his appointment in 1897 as director of the Vienna Court Opera (Hofoper). During his ten years in Vienna, Mahlerwho had converted to Catholicism from Judaism to secure the postexperienced regular opposition and hostility from the anti-Semitic press. Nevertheless, his innovative productions and insistence on the highest performance standards ensured his reputation as one of the greatest of opera conductors, particularly as an interpreter of the stage works of and . Late in his life he was briefly director of New York's and . He wed fellow composer and musician on 9 March 1902. They had two daughters, Maria Anna Mahler (03.11.1902-05.07.1907) & . Mahler's œuvre is relatively smallfor much of his life composing was a part-time activity, secondary to conductingand is confined to the genres of symphony and song, except for one piano quartet. Most of his ten symphonies are very large-scale works, several of which employ soloists and choirs in addition to augmented orchestral forces. These works were often controversial when first performed, and were slow to receive critical and popular approval; an exception was the triumphant premiere of his Eighth Symphony in 1910. Mahler's immediate musical successors were the composers of the Second Viennese School, notably , and . and are among later 20th-century composers who admired and were influenced by Mahler. The International Gustav Mahler Institute was established in 1955, to honour the composer's life and work.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Gustav Mahler's *Das Lied Von Der Erde* is a masterpiece that blends classical music with poetry. Released in 1960, this album features legendary baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and tenor Murray Dickie. The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Paul Kletzki, brings Mahler’s vision to life. What makes it even more special? The lyrics are based on ancient Chinese poems translated into German by Hans Bethge. And fun fact—the cover art was done by Wolf Vostell, a pioneer of avant-garde art. It’s not just an album; it’s a meeting of music, poetry, and visual art across cultures.