With its new recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection," the Basel Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Markus Poschner presents an impressive artistic statement at the beginning of a new era. No other work could have been better suited for Poschner's debut as the new chief conductor in the autumn of 2025: Mahler's monumental Second combines existential depth with visionary tonal splendor and demands both emotional commitment and structural clarity. Central to Poschner's interpretation is a deliberately purified, transparent, and crystalline Mahler sound. Rather than overwhelming massiveness, he favors precise articulation, subtle dynamic gradations, and a clear delineation of the orchestral parts. With this recording, Markus Poschner and the Basel Symphony Orchestra document an important artistic milestone.