Credits:

Bruno Walter

Description:

Mahlers Das Lied von der Erde by Walter and the New York Philharmonic2-track, 38-centimeter, open-reel tape reissue!From the ProducerMahlers Das Lied von der Erde was premiered and first recorded under Walters baton. Several recordings of *Das Lied von der Erde* conducted by Walter are currently known, including live performances. However, the two standout recordings among them are undoubtedly the 1952 Decca monaural recording and this stereo recordingthese two sessions. Although Walters stereo recording began with a specially assembled Columbia Symphony Orchestra, it goes without saying that *Das Lied von der Erde* was deliberately recorded in New York at Walters request. This monumental performance of *The Song of the Earth* was previously reissued in this series in 2011 using a 4-track, 19-centimeter open-reel tape (GS2069, now out of print). However, for this release, we have reissued it on