Faliks and Schlosberg Release Mahler Symphony Recording
Pianists Inna Faliks and Daniel Schlosberg present a four-hands recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Classical
Pianists Inna Faliks and Daniel Schlosberg have released a new piano four-hands recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6. The album features a transcription of the massive work originally arranged by Alexander Zemlinsky.
Why it matters
This release captures a demanding arrangement that requires two pianists to share a single bench. It distills Mahler's complex orchestral textures into a intimate performance format that the duo has refined through years of touring.
The new recording is issued on the Sono Luminus label under catalog number SLE-70050. The performance spans a total duration of 69 minutes and 20 seconds.
The players
Inna Faliks
She is a concert pianist who has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at major venues across the United States.
Daniel Schlosberg
He is a pianist and composer known for his collaborative work and frequent performances of standard and contemporary repertoire.
Alexander Zemlinsky
He was a 20th-century Austrian composer and conductor who created the transcription of Mahler's symphony for four-hands piano.
The details
The pianists perform the intricate transcription while sharing a single piano bench. They prepared for this studio session by performing the work in concerts at the Ravinia Festival, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: The Mahler/Zemlinsky Symphony No. 6 recording is officially released.
Industry Dynamics
This release reflects the ongoing interest in archival and chamber arrangements of major orchestral works within the classical music industry. It highlights the continued appeal of piano-based transcriptions in a market dominated by digital streaming and high-fidelity physical recordings.
Listeners can access this recording through the Sono Luminus label's standard distribution channels for physical and digital media. The release allows audiences who missed the duo's live performances at venues like the Ravinia Festival to hear their interpretation at home.
The takeaway
This recording offers an accessible entry point into one of Mahler's most complex symphonies through a focused piano arrangement. Fans of the work should pay attention to how the duo balances the massive orchestral scale within the confines of a single instrument.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
