--- product_id: 42798975 title: "Mahler: The Complete Symphonies" brand: "gustav mahlerantoni witmichael halaszrobert olson" price: "₹ 13402" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/42798975-mahler-the-complete-symphonies store_origin: IN region: India --- # Mahler: The Complete Symphonies **Brand:** gustav mahlerantoni witmichael halaszrobert olson **Price:** ₹ 13402 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mahler: The Complete Symphonies by gustav mahlerantoni witmichael halaszrobert olson - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 13402 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/42798975-mahler-the-complete-symphonies) ## Best For - gustav mahlerantoni witmichael halaszrobert olson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gustav mahlerantoni witmichael halaszrobert olson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mahler's sprawling symphonies remain some of the most ambitious undertakings in the history of classical music (for the composer himself and for future generations of performers and listeners). In the course of these epics, he takes us on a journey of satirical humor and intense suffering, through the world outside us and the deep emotions within us-it's no wonder that it took the classical world some time to catch up with his musical and conceptual inventions. These 15 CDs of acclaimed performances feature the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra on all but Symphony No. 8 , which is performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra. The other nine are conducted by Michael Halasz, Antoni Wit and Robert Olson and feature top choirs from Warsaw and Krakow. Many hours of discovery lie herein! ## Images ![Mahler: The Complete Symphonies - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71aGt5RZ3CL.jpg) ![Mahler: The Complete Symphonies - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/716f%2BChL45L.jpg) ![Mahler: The Complete Symphonies - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81Gbej6DFQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine Performances in Superb Sound *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2016* I disagree with the 'three star' reviewer whose review is too unburdened by detail to support his overall conclusion. Yes, this set has weaknesses but they are, IMHO, less than disqualifying particularly when considering the excellence of the Naxos production overall. First, the pluses. Antoni Wit is an extraordinarily persuasive Mahler conductor although not of the Bernstein type. Which is to say, although Wit understands the drama and emotion generated by Mahler's symphonies, his performances here are more objectively framed by the printed notes than the more overtly 'interpreted' Mahler readings by conductors like Bernstein and Barbirolli. And the orchestra sound is more transparent and more focused than that provided by either Bernstein's Sony or DG recordings -- or, for that matter, the EMI studio and other 'live' performance recordings of Barbirolli.Don't get me wrong ... there are days when Bernstein or Barbirolli are the only conductors I want to hear performing Mahler. But Wit's more direct approach, supported by his excellent orchestras, choruses, and singers, and mightily assisted by superb Naxos recording quality, completely stands comparison with other 'objective' Mahler conductors like Abravanel, Boulez, Haitink, Kubelik, and Rattle. Witt leads symphonies 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 with the superb Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and 8 with the equally creditable Warsaw Philharmonic. Symphonies 1 (including the 'Blumine' movement), 7, and 9 are also performed by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and boast first-class Naxos engineering, but they are conducted by Michael Halasz who doesn't demonstrate Wit's consistently superb dramatic sense. But once you get used to Halasz's quick tempi in the First and (in particular) the Seventh symphonies, his readings provide very satisfying experiences. The Seventh Symphony especially benefits from Halasz's fleet and not at all superficial approach, which pays particular dividends in the finale which can seem pompous and empty under other conductors. I've come around to Halasz's Ninth Symphony, which I no longer hear as 'tentative' (earlier version of this review). In fact, the first movement unfolds superbly well; as well as I've ever heard it done. All and all, a much more than merely solid performance, well played and well recorded.In fact this set has only two weaknesses. First, it should have included Halasz's Naxos recording of 'Das Lied von der Erde' with the Irish National Orchestra and vocal soloists Roxandra Donose and Thomas Harper. Everyone knows Mahler regarded 'Das Lied' as a fully achieved symphony and didn't call it one only because it would have been his ninth, and Mahler had a superstitious fear that -- following Beethoven -- the fates wouldn't allow any composer to write more than nine symphonies. Why Naxos didn't see fit to include Halasz's superb recording is beyond me, but copies of Halasz's CD can be readily (and cheaply) acquired on Amazon and it's easy to add it to the other CDs in the box. The second weakness is Joe Wheeler's performing version of Mahler's uncompleted 10th symphony. It's fascinating to hear Mahler/Wheeler and compare its very lean sounding textures with the more opulent -- and regularly heard -- versions by Derryck Cooke, but I can't imagine anyone really preferring Wheeler to Cooke and, in any case, the performance of Wheeler included in the Naxos box (Wit's fine Polish Radio orchestra again, this time conducted by American Robert Olson) is plain and uninvolving.So there you have it, from my perspective. There are a lot of ways to perform Mahler's symphonies, but the Naxos set does the standard nine proud; you can readily supplement it with their Halasz recording of 'Das Lied'; and Joe Wheeler's version of Mahler 10 is at least interesting, even if it doesn't provide the same satisfaction as Derryck Cooke's versions. In any case, don't write off the Naxos box! ### ⭐⭐⭐ A lightweight set from the lightweight Naxos *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020* C'mon, already. There's not a single performance in this set that can complete with ANY other cycle by ANY other conductor. Real is real. Yes, it's budget-priced so if that's what it's about for you, then purchase away. No, the sound is not fantastic - it never is on Naxos. Anyone who gives this set five stars should surrender his Mahler card instantly. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Excellent in spots, but you can do better. *by J***D on Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2011* I picked these up individually from a variety of sources and spent less than the cost of the complete set. The symphonies conducted by Wit, especially the 8th, are good quality performances comparable to the ones by "big name" orchestras and conductors. The symphonies conducted by Halasz, not so much. The bottom line: you can have either of Leonard Bernstein's terrific sets for less, although if you choose his later DG set, you might supplement it with the 8th symphony from this collection. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/42798975-mahler-the-complete-symphonies](https://www.desertcart.in/products/42798975-mahler-the-complete-symphonies) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*