Bruno Walter leads vocalists Kathleen Ferrier and Julius Patzak plus the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in a moving performance of Gustav Mahler's composition for two voices and orchestra, Das Lied von der Erde ("The Song of the Earth") which renown Mahler conductor Leonard Bernstein called his finest symphony. One of Ferrier's finest recordings!
Musicians:
Gustav Mahler, composer
Bruno Walter, conductor
Kathleen Ferrier, contralto vocals
Julius Patzak, tenor vocals
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra