Post by pgmdir March 19, 2010 (1 of 8)
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Got this yesterday--- I think it's my 16th Mahler 4. Perhaps I need rehab.
Very interesting, well recorded. It doesn't come anywhere near Fischer on Channel Classics, but what does? Right now I would personally rank my favorite Mahler 4's: Fischer (way on top), Szell, Gielen, Gergiev, Boulez, Horenstein, Kletzki. As with all Mahler symphonies, I have many others I go to from time to time.
I think I've said it before, but while Gergiev's wouldn't be my one and only, I would not want to be without it. If you only want one, go with Fischer. If you want a change of pace, I found Gergiev's quite enjoyable.
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Post by krisjan March 19, 2010 (2 of 8)
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Why don't you write a review for this site? As one with lot's of Mahler 4's, your expanded comments would be most welcome.
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pgmdir said:
Got this yesterday--- I think it's my 16th Mahler 4. Perhaps I need rehab.
Very interesting, well recorded. It doesn't come anywhere near Fischer on Channel Classics, but what does? Right now I would personally rank my favorite Mahler 4's: Fischer (way on top), Szell, Gielen, Gergiev, Boulez, Horenstein, Kletzki. As with all Mahler symphonies, I have many others I go to from time to time.
I think I've said it before, but while Gergiev's wouldn't be my one and only, I would not want to be without it. If you only want one, go with Fischer. If you want a change of pace, I found Gergiev's quite enjoyable.
Tilson-Thomas?
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Post by pgmdir March 19, 2010 (4 of 8)
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krisjan said:
Why don't you write a review for this site? As one with lot's of Mahler 4's, your expanded comments would be most welcome.
Some of you write so well, and with such an informed background! I suppose I'm more relaxed in the informal posts. Funny---- I don't mind writing Amazon reviews at all. Perhaps I will eventually.
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Post by pgmdir March 19, 2010 (5 of 8)
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flyingdutchman said:
Tilson-Thomas?
I have his Mahler 2 which I find beautifully recorded, and without a doubt having the most breathtaking finale of any Mahler 2 I've ever heard, but the whole thing didn't zing me enough to persue his others---especially at the price. I actually prefer the Blomstedt with the same orchestra. (gasp!)
I suppose I should try MTT's 4 one day, based on your recommendation. Our own Seth was the one that turned me on to Szell's.
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Post by Luukas January 23, 2015 (6 of 8)
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This is awful recording of Mahler's Fourth Symphony (read my review). But Fischer's recording (Channel) is much better: finale's heavenly feeling comes very close by outstanding multi-channel mix! I also recommend Claudio Abbado's (DG) and Yoel Levi's (Telarc) recordings. Any comments?
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Post by mekduk January 23, 2015 (7 of 8)
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I went through the Mahler cycle a few months back and on the 4th, I listened to various SACDs (I think about 5-6 different recordings). The one on Channel Classics (Ivan Fischer) is indeed among the well conducted, well recorded pieces. The other one should be under Bamberger Symphony Orchestra. I think the performance is flawless.
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Let's lobby PentaTone or Esoteric to remaster the Mengelberg recording.
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