Philharmonia Orchestra, Santtu-Matias Rouvali

Mahler 2 is the second album from Philharmonia Records, following their first album - Santtu conducts Strauss.

“[Also sprach Zarathustra] Rouvali’s conducting of both is certainly interesting and personal... impressive, an expansive reading that sees the work whole...[An Alpine Symphony] undeniably picturesque, vivid and dramatically projected...top-notch playing, and this extravagant score also enjoys notable recorded sound... lingering lyricism, invariably heartfelt and, in conclusion, cathartic” - Colin’s Column

Founded in 1945, The Philharmonia Orchestra creates thrilling performances for a global audience and has premiered works by Richard Strauss, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Errollyn Wallen, Kaija Saariaho and many others. The Philharmonia has an extraordinary 77-year recording legacy, and has recorded around 150 soundtracks, with film credits stretching back to 1947. In the 2021/22 season the Orchestra performs in Romania, Spain, Finland, Greece and Germany. Santtu-Matias Rouvali is a Finnish conductor and percussionist, and is currently principal conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Rouvali continues his relationships with orchestras across Europe, including with the Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Munich Phillharmonic and the the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.