Gustav Mahler: Symphonie Nr.2

With the new recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection", the Basel Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Markus Poschner presents an impressive artistic statement at the beginning of a new era. No other work would have been better suited for Poschner's debut as new chief conductor in autumn 2025: Mahler's monumental Second combines existential depth with visionary tonal splendor and requires both emotional dedication and structural clarity. Central to Poschner's interpretation is a deliberately refined, transparent and lucid Mahler sound. Instead of overwhelming massiveness, he favors precise articulation, fine dynamic gradations and a clear delineation of the orchestral parts. With this recording, Markus Poschner and the Basel Symphony Orchestra document an important artistic beginning.