Mahler: Symphony No. 1-9

Semyon Bychkov’s Mahler symphony cycle with the Czech Phil is meticulous, imaginative and deserves to be placed alongside the very best sets

The Guardian, 9 April 2026

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Semyon Bychkov, conductor

Complete Mahler Cycle: Czech Philharmonic & Semyon Bychkov

Released as an 11-CD clamshell box-set on April 10th, the individual 6-9 symphonies are now available for download as separate releases on our webshop, and will be available everywhere for streaming and download from April 24th.

PENTATONE’s release of the Czech Philharmonic’s complete Mahler Cycle under Semyon Bychkov brings together one of Europe’s most historically resonant orchestras with a conductor internationally recognised for his structural command and interpretive integrity.