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Czech Philharmonic's Mahler Box Set Showcases Symphonic Mastery

4/9/2026

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Semyon Bychkov's Czech Philharmonic Mahler cycle, begun in 2022, has culminated in a new box set featuring Mahler Symphonies Six through Nine, with the Czech Philharmonic woodwind section delivering outstanding performances throughout.
Previous releases were well received, particularly the Fourth and Fifth symphonies.
The Sixth symphony contrasts with a powerful finale.
The Seventh symphony is convincing, with natural transitions and imaginative details.

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Story summary

Semyon Bychkov's Czech Philharmonic Mahler cycle, begun in 2022, has culminated in a new box set featuring Mahler Symphonies Six through Nine, with the Czech Philharmonic woodwind section delivering outstanding performances throughout.
Previous releases were well received, particularly the Fourth and Fifth symphonies.
The Sixth symphony contrasts with a powerful finale.
The Seventh symphony is convincing, with natural transitions and imaginative details.