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Mahler - Symphony No. 9 (Berlin Philharmonic, 2008)
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Berlin and beyond: Sir Simon Rattle's Greatest Recordings
9. Mahler - Symphony No. 9 (Berlin Philharmonic, 2008)
Long after he's gone, Sir Simon Rattle will probably be best remembered for his Mahler recordings and interpretations. Few conductors are so tightly attached to the chaos of these gargantuan symphonies, and this relatively recent recording of the 9th shows you just how attached Rattle can be.
