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Name:
  Bill Dodd
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  47 years in broadcasting
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  Washington State, USA
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  bill@klog.com
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Introduction
Today 01:41 pm
Welcome! Wait till you sample the incredible recordings that ARE available! ... more
Discussion: Mahler: Symphony No. 4 - Gergiev
Today 01:15 pm
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 ... more
Discussion: Mahler: Symphony No. 4 - Gergiev
Today 01:06 pm
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. ... more
Discussion: Mahler: Symphony No. 4 - Gergiev
Today 08:45 am
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 ... more
Discussion: Barber, Bernstein, Bloch - Gluzman, Neschling
March 17, 2010
Got this today! Lovely. I have now 8 or so recordings of the Barber, but none of the other works. All are very fine. The sound is great. This is a "world" view of the Barber, and while it may not supplant some others in my pantheon, I don't think I would ever want to be without it. Thanks Robert for another winner. ... more