Album insights
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra founded by Claudio Abbado, Deutsche Grammophon has released a recording featuring Wagner's Prelude to Act 1 of "Tristan and Isolde" and Schönberg's "Pelléas et Mélisande" conducted by Pierre Boulez. This live recording from a concert in Tokyo, graced by the presence of the Japanese Imperial Family, showcases Boulez, known for his expertise in 20th-century music, leading the orchestra in 2003.