Mahler Mania, Rebooted

[AnthonyAthletic]

Many thanks for the review and information Mike.

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[Que]

Gustav Mahler
Music of Gustav Mahler from between 1903 and 1940
Urlicht AudioVisual
German link - UK link
Not available in the US, currently.

The Mahler box, it is said, has distinct sonic improvements on all previous versions, includes material previously unavailable, brings together a comprehensive and complete collection from the period and backs it up with uniquely extensive notes by Sybil Werner. Curiously not distributed in Germany yet, as distributor claims insufficient interest.

Great, thanks. I am into old fashioned Mahler so this might just be the thing for me.

It took me consirable trouble to find a listing of the content, but I found it at MDT.

I noted that the 4th by Mengelberg and the RCO is not included, which is fine by me - I already got that covered.

Q

[Brahmsian]

First listen to this magnificent performance!  Love that final movement, especially. 

Das Lied von der Erde

Christa Ludwig, contralto
Fritz Wunderlich, tenor

Otto Klemperer
New Philharmonia Orchestra

Recording:  Studio - 1964

EMI Classics

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[Brahmsian]

First listen to this performance.  Good performance, I did enjoy. 

Symphony No. 9 in D

Sir John Barbirolli
Berliner Philharmoniker

Recording:  Studio - 1964

EMI Classics

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[Brahmsian]

I think I can safely say that both Mahler's 6th and 7th are my equal favourite Mahler symphonies!

Listening to the 7th right now.   Ahhhh, yes!  Nachtmusik II - will you marry me?   

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[Leo K.]

First listen to this performance.  Good performance, I did enjoy. 

Symphony No. 9 in D

Sir John Barbirolli
Berliner Philharmoniker

Recording:  Studio - 1964

EMI Classics

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The particular recording has grown on me for over twenty years, and it only gets better as I listen.

[Cato]

The particular recording (Barbirolli/Ninth Symphony) has grown on me for over twenty years, and it only gets better as I listen.

Barbirolli had his defects now and then, but lack of passion or insight into the music...never!  Yes, a most excellent performance.

[Mirror Image]

The particular recording has grown on me for over twenty years, and it only gets better as I listen.

Welcome back, Leo! Long time, no see!

[knight66]

The particular recording has grown on me for over twenty years, and it only gets better as I listen.

It is my touchstone for the work and i find myself almost groaning over the opening minutes.

Mike

[Steve Nash]

Great, thanks. I am into old fashioned Mahler so this might just be the thing for me.

It took me consirable trouble to find a listing of the content, but I found it at MDT.

I noted that the 4th by Mengelberg and the RCO is not included, which is fine by me - I already got that covered.

Q

That one was first released on LP, not 78s, so it didn't qualify...

FWIW the US distributor is nearly out and most European distributors are low on stock. And, of course, it's still not distributed in Germany, so your best bet to get it is MDT or Presto Classical. I got mine at Harold Moore's on a trip to London a couple of months ago. It's a really terrific set.

[North Star]

That one was first released on LP, not 78s, so it didn't qualify...

FWIW the US distributor is nearly out and most European distributors are low on stock. And, of course, it's still not distributed in Germany, so your best bet to get it is MDT or Presto Classical. I got mine at Harold Moore's on a trip to London a couple of months ago. It's a really terrific set.

Welcome to the forum, Steve!
Feel free to post an introduction thread in the appropriate forum.

[Leo K.]

Welcome back, Leo! Long time, no see!

Thanks man, good to see you too! Again I was busy this month, but I plan to be around more

[jlaurson]

Hungarian Mahler Goodness from Vienna's Konzerthaus
http://ionarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/ionarts-at-large-hungarian-mahler.html

[jlaurson]

Kožená Shines, Rattle Struggles, Vienna Phil Sleeps, Mahler Suffers
http://ionarts.blogspot.com/2013/12/kozena-shines-rattle-struggles-vienna.html

[madaboutmahler]

I think I can safely say that both Mahler's 6th and 7th are my equal favourite Mahler symphonies!

Listening to the 7th right now.   Ahhhh, yes!  Nachtmusik II - will you marry me?   

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Same, Ray! Tennstedt is just so great here as well. The live performances are out of this world..!

[Brahmsian]

Same, Ray! Tennstedt is just so great here as well. The live performances are out of this world..!

Hi Daniel.  This set is all studio recordings.  Equally as delicious! 

[madaboutmahler]

Hi Daniel.  This set is all studio recordings.  Equally as delicious! 

Ah I see, the studio recordings are indeed great too! Have you heard the live recordings, Ray?

[Brahmsian]

Ah I see, the studio recordings are indeed great too! Have you heard the live recordings, Ray?

Only the 5th live.  I'd say I enjoyed it equally to the studio recording.

[madaboutmahler]

Only the 5th live.  I'd say I enjoyed it equally to the studio recording.

Fair enough - definitely listen the live 6th, it will blow you away!

[Leo K.]

I've been on a personal Mahler 8 Fest since the Holidays.

I've revisited the MTT, Wit, and heard the Nott for the first time. I heard the Stenz M8 and immediately enjoyed it. The engineering is top notch, the orchestra and choir soar with lyrical execution, nothing sounds forced. The soloists sound inspired. The orchestra is on fire. It's a direct M8 without sacrificing lyricism and beauty. I also love Gergiev's huge sounding account in St. Paul's Cathedral.

I also acquired some broadcasts, like a Bernstein/NYP broadcast from 1965, will listen soon.

I think my overall favorite M8 is the Wit (the singers are my favorite overall). I still love Inbal's account on the Denon label. And I like the MTT M8 for the CD mastering, a real nice quality recording.