Horenstein Conducts Mahler - Symphony No 5

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Review by Minnie S

Symphony No. 5 by Horenstein Conducts Mahler – A Wild Ride Through Romantic Chaos Alright, let’s get into this beast of an album. "Symphony No. 5" ain’t your grandma's classical music—this is Mahler at his most unhinged, conducted by Jascha Horenstein with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra backing him up like a wall of sound that could knock you flat. Released in 2014 via Pristine Audio (yeah, France still knows how to do it), this remastered gem feels like stepping into a storm where beauty and chaos are locked in a death grip. First off, props to Andrew Rose for the remastering job—he didn’t just clean this thing up; he resurrected it. And those liner notes? They’re sharp enough to cut glass. But let’s talk about what really matters here: the tracks. I’m not gonna waste time on all five movements because life’s too short, so I’ll hit you with two that stuck in my brain like shrapnel. The 4th Movement - Adagietto Holy crap, this one hits different. If you’ve ever had your heart ripped out but somehow found peace in the wreckage, this track gets it. It’s slow, deliberate, almost unbearable in its emotional weight. Horenstein drags every ounce of sorrow from the strings, making them sing like ghosts mourning something they can’t name. By the time it builds to that final crescendo, you’re either crying or questioning every bad decision you’ve ever made. Honestly, if this doesn’t wreck you, check your pulse—you might be dead. The 3rd Movement - Scherzo Now flip the script. This sucker slaps hard. It’s playful, frenetic, and kinda nuts—all over the place but in the best way possible. The orchestra sounds like they’re having the time of their lives, bouncing between tension and release like kids on a sugar high. You can hear the precision in every note, but there’s also this raw energy, like they’re daring each other to go faster, louder, wilder. It’s exhausting and exhilarating at the same time, like running through a forest while being chased by wolves. Yeah, it’s that intense. --- Here’s the kicker: listening to this album feels less like appreciating art and more like surviving it. Horenstein doesn’t just conduct—he wrestles the symphony into submission, forcing it to spill its secrets. And Mahler? Dude was clearly channeling some dark stuff when he wrote this. There’s anger, despair, joy, and everything messy in between. It’s human emotion cranked up to eleven. But here’s the twist: as much as this album demands your attention, it also leaves space for silence. Like, after the last note fades, you sit there thinking, “What the hell just happened?” And then it hits you—it’s not just music. It’s life distilled into sound. So yeah, if you’re looking for background noise, keep scrolling. But if you want something that punches you in the gut and makes you feel alive, grab this album. Just don’t blame me when it ruins your day—or saves it.

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Artist: Horenstein Conducts Mahler
Album: Symphony No 5
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
3rd Mvt. - Scherzo19:09
1st Mvt. - Trauermarsch13:12
5th Mvt. - Rondo-Finale17:34
Symphony No. 5(75:52)
2nd Mvt. - Stürmisch Bewegt, Mit Größter Vehemenz16:19
4th Mvt. - Adagietto9:38

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Catalog Numbers

PASC 416

Labels

Pristine Audio

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Formats

  • CDr
  • Remastered
  • Mono

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtUsher Hall, Edinburgh
Manufactured BySARL Pristine Audio

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByMahler
ConductorJascha Horenstein
Liner NotesAndrew Rose, Misha Horenstein
OrchestraBerlin Philharmonic Orchestra
ProducerAndrew Rose
Remastered ByAndrew Rose

Notes

Recorded live at the Edinburgh Festival, 31st August 1961

About Horenstein Conducts Mahler

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Ukrainian conductor (* 06 May 1898 in Kiev, Russian Empire; 02 April 1973 in London, United Kingdom).

Name Vars

  • Horenstein
  • J. Horenstein
  • Jacha Horenstein
  • Jascha Hprenstein
  • Jasha Horenstein

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album "Symphony No. 5" by Jascha Horenstein conducting Mahler wasn’t just a fresh recording—it was a revival. Originally performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, this 2014 release by Pristine Audio brought Mahler’s masterpiece back to life with remastering by Andrew Rose. What makes it special? It highlights Mahler’s emotional depth, especially in the famous 4th movement, the "Adagietto," often described as a love letter in music. A piece that feels both timeless and personal, even after all these years.