Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Myung Whun Chung – Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:19:55 minutes | 734 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

For the past 70 years, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (‘The SPO’) has played a leading role in enriching the cultural lives of Korea’s citizens. In 2005, under the inspirational leadership of Maestro Myung-Whun Chung, the orchestra was reborn and this set a new standard for orchestral music in Korea. The SPO performs a wide range of repertoire from Mozart to Messiaen and continues to shatter box office records. Indeed, in 2011 the SPO became Asia’s first orchestra to sign an exclusive worldwide ten-CD contract with the Deutsche Grammophon record label. Impressively, the first two albums that were released instantly went platinum.

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Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Myung Whun Chung – Mahler: Symphony No. 5 (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:12:55 minutes | 683 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Recorded live in 2014, one review stated that (the) Seoul Philharmonics Mahler Symphony No.5 fulfilled the high demands of audiences (for Mahler repertoires). Constant efforts of the Orchestra members and Myung-Whun Chungs persuasive interpretation were present. – (Yonhap News).

Like a captain of a giant vessel, Myung-Whun Chungs baton moved skillfully… the Orchestra has grown so much during the years. – (Young Jin Lee, critic).

Following the critically acclaimed Mahler No.9 from last year, this is the fourth Mahler recording of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra with maestro Myung-Whun Chung (earlier releases No. 1, 2 and 9). Reviews for No.9 include This is a stupendous performance. The Seoul Phil produces a rich sound, suited to Chung s Grand conception, and the vocal forces are magnificent. –(BBC Music Magazine).

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