Mahler / Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 9
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1962 2LP 6 Eye Stereo In Gatefold. Symphony No. 9 is a classical music album featuring the Symphony No. 9 by Gustav Mahler performed by the Columbia Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Bruno Walter. The album was released in 1962 by Columbia Records.

The Symphony No. 9 was Mahler's last completed symphony and was composed between 1908 and 1909. It was premiered in Vienna on June 26, 1912, six months after Mahler's death. The symphony is known for its melancholy and introspective tone, reflecting Mahler's own personal struggles at the time of its composition.

Bruno Walter, the conductor of the Columbia Symphony Orchestra, was a close friend and collaborator of Mahler. He conducted the premiere of the Symphony No. 9 in Vienna and was known for his interpretations of Mahler's music. The album's liner notes, written by Walter, provide insight into his approach to the symphony and his relationship with Mahler.