Four Centuries of Great Music November 8, 2026 Recent Classical Music Releases in the Month of October Episode 3

Four Centuries of Great Music
Dave L.
3:00pm, 11-8-2026

    FCGM-11-08-26  New Classical Music Releases for the Month of October Episode 3

    A few days ago I came across the review of a new release in October of Mahler’s Symphony # 2 “Resurrection” and the review was so good that I had to share this recording with you.  But first let me share the review.

    Clive Paget. Mon 19 Oct 2026 10.55 EDT
    The Guardian 
    Review
    With nine new recordings of Mahler’s epic Resurrection Symphony this year alone, which rises above the rest?

    Experience is what makes Simon Rattle’s interpretation of Mahler’s epic Resurrection Symphony with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (released on 2 October on BR Klassik) so rewarding. Forty years on from his CBSO recording for EMI, Rattle is now a more spontaneous and organic beast. Changes of tempo and dynamics feel entirely instinctual without any loss of expressive weight and power. The dramatic arc is secure, but the complex journey from a hero’s graveside to the heavens provides ample opportunities for Rattle to raise goosebumps. Like Järvi, he’s blessed with state-of-the-art engineering.

    The opening and closing movements are emotional rollercoasters daring the listener to come along for the ride. The inner movements are full of telling detail, such as the unselfconscious Viennese portamenti in the elegant Andante moderato and the reedy pungency conductor and orchestra bring to bear on the slippery scherzo. Scottish mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor is an arresting soloist, and the Bavarian Radio Chorus lift the roof as well as our collective spirits in the finale. One hundred and two years on from Oskar Fried’s pioneering account, Rattle delivers another Mahler 2 for the ages.


    GUSTAV MAHLER 1860–1911 
    Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection Symphony”  For Soprano und Alto-Solo, and Choir und Orchestra
    I. Allegro maestoso. Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck

    II.  Andante moderato. Sehr gemächlich. Nie eilen 
    III. In ruhig fließender Bewegung. Sehr gemächlich. Nicht eilen 



    IV.  Urlicht. Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht: Choralmässig. Nicht schleppen 
    V.   Im Tempo des Scherzos. Wild herausfahrend – Langsam. Misterioso


    LOUISE ALDER, soprano; BETH TAYLOR, mezzo soprano;
    CHOIR UND SYMPHONIEORCHESTER DES BAYERISCHEN RUNDFUNKS; SIR SIMON RATTLE, conductor 
    GUSTAV MAHLER:  Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection Symphony”  
    BR Klassik Records


    Carl Czerny:  Funeral March on the Death of Ludwig van Beethoven for Solo Piano 
    Marcia. Andante – Trio – Marcia da capo 

    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet piano
    The Beethoven Connection, Volume 2 
    Chandos Records


    Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
    07_ Variation sur un air 
    (Aria de la Bachianas Brasileiras no.5, W389)
    Duo Kiasma
    Pierre Fontenelle_ violoncelle
    Frin Wolter_ accordéon chromatique
    Polaris
    Cypres Records


    Sergei Prokofiev:  Chout, Op. 21 Entr’acte I, II, III and IV
    Alexey Zuev, piano
    Sergei Prokofiev- Rare Original Solo Piano Transcriptions
    Fuga Libera






    • 3:00pm Four Centuries of Great Music by Introduction on Four Centuries of Great Music (Pre-recorded)
    • 3:00pm Four Centuries of Great MusicNoveber 8, 2026 New Releases in Classical Music for October Episode 3 Part 1 by New Releases in Classical Music for October Episode 3 on Four Centuries of Great Music
    • 3:01pm Commentary on the Music by Dave Lake on live (live)
    • 3:04pm GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor (Resurrection) - I. Allegro maestoso, Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck by SYMPHONIEORCHESTER DES BAYERISCHEN RUNDFUNKS; SIR SIMON RATTLE, conductor on GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection Symphony” (BR Klassik Records)
    • 3:26pm Commentary on the Music by Dave Lake on live (live)
    • 3:26pm Four Centuries of Great Music by Mid-hour Break on Four Centuries of Great Music (Pre-recorded)
    • 3:30pm Commentary on the Music by Dave Lake on live (live)
    • 3:31pm GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor (Resurrection) - II. Andante moderato. Sehr gemächlich. Nie eilen by SYMPHONIEORCHESTER DES BAYERISCHEN RUNDFUNKS; SIR SIMON RATTLE, conductor on GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection Symphony” (BR Klassik Records)
    • 3:40pm GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor (Resurrection) - III. In ruhig fließender Bewegung. Sehr gemächlich. Nicht eilen by SYMPHONIEORCHESTER DES BAYERISCHEN RUNDFUNKS; SIR SIMON RATTLE, conductor on GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection Symphony” (BR Klassik Records)
    • 3:51pm Commentary on the Music by Dave Lake on live (live)
    • 3:53pm GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor (Resurrection) - IV. Urlicht. Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht: Choralmässig. Nicht schleppen by CHOIR UND SYMPHONIEORCHESTER DES BAYERISCHEN RUNDFUNKS; SIR SIMON RATTLE, conductor ; BETH TAYLOR, mezzo soprano on GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection Symphony” (BR Klassik Records)
    • 3:59pm GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor (Resurrection) - V. Im Tempo des Scherzos. Wild herausfahrend Langsam. Misterioso by LOUISE ALDER, soprano; BETH TAYLOR, mezzo soprano; CHOIR UND SYMPHONIEORCHESTER DES BAYERISCHEN RUNDFUNKS; SIR SIMON RATTLE, conductor on GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection Symphony” (BR Klassik Records)
    • 4:00pm GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor (Resurrection) - V. Im Tempo des Scherzos. Wild herausfahrend Langsam. Misterioso by LOUISE ALDER, soprano; BETH TAYLOR, mezzo soprano; CHOIR UND SYMPHONIEORCHESTER DES BAYERISCHEN RUNDFUNKS; SIR SIMON RATTLE, conductor on GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection Symphony” (BR Klassik Records)
    • 4:00pm Four Centuries of Great MusicNoveber 8, 2026 New Releases in Classical Music for October Episode 3 Part 2 by New Releases in Classical Music for October Episode 3 on Four Centuries of Great Music
    • 4:33pm Commentary on the Music by Dave Lake on live (live)
    • 4:34pm Four Centuries of Great Music by Mid-hour Break on Four Centuries of Great Music (Pre-recorded)
    • 4:36pm Commentary on the Music by Dave Lake on live (live)
    • 4:37pm Carl Czerny: Funeral March on the Death of Ludwig van Beethoven for Solo Piano Marcia. Andante – Trio – Marcia da capo by Jean-Efflam Bavouzet piano on The Beethoven Connection, Volume 2 (Chandos Records)
    • 4:44pm Commentary on the Music by Dave Lake on live (live)
    • 4:45pm Heitor Villa-Lobos: Variation sur un air - Aria de la Bachianas Brasileiras no.5, W389 by Duo Kiasma Pierre Fontenelle_ violoncelle Frin Wolter, accordéon chromatique on Polaris (Cypres Records)
    • 4:49pm Commentary on the Music by Dave Lake on live (live)
    • 4:50pm Sergei Prokofiev: Chout, Op. 21 Entr’acte I, II, III and IV by Alexey Zuev, piano on Sergei Prokofiev- Rare Original Solo Piano Transcriptions (Fuga Libera)
    • 4:59pm Commentary on the Music and Closing by Dave Lake on live (live)
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