Essen Philharmonic Orchestra; Bettina Ranch; Aalto Children?s Choir; Ladies of the Essen Philharmonic Choir; Children?s Choir of the Deutsche Oper Berlin; Tomas Netopil - Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D minor

Gustav Mahler described his Third Symphony as ?a work in which the whole world is indeed reflected?, a claim supported by its large, six-movement structure and the use of huge orchestral and choral forces, plus a part for alto solo. The first performance of the symphony took place on 9 June 1902 in Krefeld under Mahler?s direction. This is the third recording of a Mahler symphony by the Essen Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Tomas Netopil. They are joined here by Bettina Ranch (alto), the Aalto Children?s Choir, the ladies of the Essen Philharmonic Choir and the children?s choir of the Deutsche Oper Berlin.