Conductor Marc Albrecht leads the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra with celebrated mezzo-soprano Alice Coote in a deeply expressive traversal of Mahler’s three great orchestral song cycles: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, Kindertotenlieder, and the Rückert-Lieder. Drawing on Mahler’s lyricism, emotional candor, and refined orchestral colors, the performances trace themes of love, loss, resignation, and transcendence—from the wanderer’s shifting moods to the eloquent sorrow of bereavement and the inward stillness of “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen.” Critics have praised Albrecht’s intelligent, sensitive approach and Coote’s rich, multi-hued mezzo for capturing the music’s intimacy and power. This album is ideal for listeners exploring Mahler beyond the symphonies and for seasoned aficionados seeking a modern, poetically balanced interpretation.

• Artist: Marc Albrecht, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Alice Coote
• Format: Audio CD
• Release Type: Album
• Genre: Classical, Orchestral, Vocal
• Featuring: Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano)

• Edition: Standard Edition
• Audio: High-quality stereo recording
• Noted by critics for its persuasive interpretations and finely balanced orchestral textures, highlighting the bare, transparent scoring of Kindertotenlieder and the ravishing lyricism of the Rückert-Lieder.

• Media: 1 × Audio CD
• Packaging: Jewel case
• Extras: Liner notes

Marc Albrecht is a German conductor acclaimed for incisive, idiomatic performances of late-Romantic and early modern repertoire, noted for clarity of texture and dramatic insight. The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the leading European ensembles, recognized for its versatility across symphonic and operatic literature. British mezzo-soprano Alice Coote is renowned for her expressive artistry and luminous timbre, equally at home in lieder and opera; her interpretations are celebrated for intensity, textual sensitivity, and vocal warmth—qualities that make her an ideal Mahler interpreter.

• Gramophone – Critic’s Choice