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This release is the fourth volume in Adam Fischers fabulous survey of Mahlers symphonies. His previous volumes in the cycle have garnered widespread critical acclaim, including two Editors Choices by Gramophone. The Fifth Symphony is one of Mahlers most loved works. Composed during the summer months of 1901 and 1902 at Mahlers holiday cottage at Maiernigg, the 5th Symphony features a trumpet solo that opens the work with the same rhythmic motive as the famous opening of Beethovens 5th Symphony. The scope of the work is huge, lasting over an hour and requiring a large number of musicians. The fourth movement, Adagietto, is said to represent Mahlers love song to his wife, Alma, and is probably the composers most performed piece of music.