Mahler - what are your favorites?

[AudioNut]

Originally Posted by tima

Lastly is Leonard Bernstein. I don't have this on LP, but have it on CD (Sony) as a part of a box set. But it is out there on LP and I know it is a performance worth hearing. The Bernstein Mahler cycle mentioned somewhere above is definitely one to consider owning. The Columbia performance with the New York Philharmonic is the one to have, yet again here its Columbia vinyl so caveat auditor. An intense, personal performance - one of the greats. M2L-295 (mono) M2S 695 (stereo)

I don't know where this cover is release-wise, but it's colorful, almost Dali-esque.

I have this Bernstein 2nd on LP and think it's good . . . but I do like others better - particularly the Ivan Fischer/Budapest SACD on Channel Classics. I could listen to it three times a day.

[Josquin des Prez]

I actually just ordered the Speakers Corner reissue of the Decca Solti/CSO from MusicDirect. I needed some AIVS fluid anyway, I added to my order.

[tima]

Originally Posted by RaceTripper

I actually just ordered the Speakers Corner reissue of the Decca Solti/CSO from MusicDirect. I needed some AIVS fluid anyway, I added to my order.

If you care to post back, it would be interesting to learn your thoughts on the Solti v the Kubelik from your box set.

[Toccata]

My favorites are the 5th, 6th, and 9th. I'd say Karajan, Solti, or Sinopoli (for any/all of them) on RBCD. On SACD, Stenz for the 5th, Zander for the 6th, and either Chailly or Gilbert for the 9th.

[Josquin des Prez]

Originally Posted by tima

If you care to post back, it would be interesting to learn your thoughts on the Solti v the Kubelik from your box set.

OK. It should arrive today, but I doubt I'll have a chance to listen to it before this weekend.

[Kal Rubinson]

Originally Posted by tima

Yikes - Mahler's 9th: Abbado on DG w/ the Chicago is impossible to find! If anyone has a copy could you please post a DG catalog number. TIA

OUCH!! Big time brain fart.

I meant to say Abbado/VPO. Sorry for the turmoil.

[tima]

Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson

... I meant to say Abbado/VPO.

No problemo - thanks for the update!



For vinylists, 2-LP-Box DG 423564-1

edit: Btw, Kal, aside from the 9th, which of the other Accentus BRD Abbado/Mahler/Lucerne performances do you favor? I canna play these now on my main system but should be able to in the future.

[Kal Rubinson]

Originally Posted by tima

Btw, Kal, aside from the 9th, which of the other Accentus BRD Abbado/Mahler/Lucerne performances do you favor? I canna play these now on my main system but should be able to in the future.

All*. The entire series is eminently satisfying and I do not think there is disappointment among them. That is not to say that I could live without many other interpretations but the Abbado/Lucerne series joins other great Mahler series'.

*If you don't get them all right away, start with #6.

Kal

[tima]

Thanks Kal. I'm eying the EuroArts set that covers 1-7 along with the 9th from Accentus.

[AudioNut]

Not much talk in this thread about the Mahler 3rd Symphony, and, as it is my second most favorite of Mahler's works (after the wonderful 2nd Symphony) and, as I was listening to it this morning, I thought I'd duplicate some effort and say something about it here. I think that the first movement of the 3rd symphony is truly a work of great art and it is presented extremely well by the SFO in this SACD recording, The voices here are excellent as is the orchestra itself.

I am copying my own post from this morning in the "What Classical Music Are You Listening To" thread.

I love Mahler's Third Symphony! And, I heartily recommend the MTT/SFO SACD for the impeccable performance and extraordinary sonics.

Originally Posted by AudioNut

A large scale bit of musical excitement for the 4th

Listening to . . . Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 3 SACD

San Francisco Symphony Orchestra - Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor

Winner of the 2004 Grammy for Best Classical Album!






I bought this because I wanted to own the complete set of MTT/SFO Mahler recordings - but I think other readings of the 3rd come across with more spirit and character. This one seem to truncate some of the excitement. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this recording - I just love others more! And, I am a great fan of Mahler's 3rd.


I've had the LP box set of the Haitink/Concertgebouw recording of Mahler's 3rd, I suppose, since it first came out in the 60's - and I think I prefer that one above all others - if only for the superb singing of Maureen Forrester.