This is one of my favorite SACDs. The recording fidelity is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and the SACD makes a huge difference. Everything is crystal clear, with even the subtle characteristics of each instrument coming right through. If you close your eyes, it sounds like you are situated right in the ... more
Mahler's 2nd Symphony
I've only ever heard this symphony on the earlier Bernstein CD cycle (and the radio once or twice), which I like a lot. This interpretation seems to be almost at the same quality/level. It does seem a little less overwhelming, which I like--sometimes Mahler can be a bit much ... more