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Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer - Klemperer | Andre Vital - Yesterday 06:27 am

Yep..I had! And unfortunately you are right! Among the 3 stupidiest things I've done ever, was to sell my "Grand Opera EMI Series" edition, in the silly hope that this one ...

Adler: To Speak to Our Time - Gloriæ Dei Cantores | Marcus DiBenedetto - July 2, 2022

Thanks Mark for this wonderful review. Of course, I had to purchase the download (DXD 24/352.8, surround) from Native DSD. I am an avid fan of Gloriæ Dei Cantores having two ...

Gil Evans: Gil Evans & Ten | John Bacon-Shone - June 28, 2022

The Craft SACD page states "this new edition features mastering from the original tapes by Bernie Grundman", so I think we can assume it applies to the SACDs as well

Billy Joel: Glass Houses | Foxman276 - Yesterday 01:46 pm

Stereo: Outstanding sonic depth and wallop. Rock and roll mastering of a rock and rock master!

Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust - Ozawa | Marcus DiBenedetto - June 27, 2022

Utilizing rear channel speakers for discrete instruments/voices is a matter of preference. Sitting with the band was very popular among artists in the early days of SACD but ...

Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road | Mark Werlin - July 4, 2022

The recent post by John Bacon-Shone adds welcome clarity to a number of points raised this discussion thread. Because Brian Van Pelt's post #13 dated June 20 raises a ...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 - Fischer | Graham Williams - June 23, 2022

Jan Arell I reviewed both the Fischer and Honeck releases. What is it you wish to know that is not found in the reviews? Happy to help.

Bruckner: Symphony No. 6 - Rattle | DYB - July 3, 2022

I agree with you on the performance. I was very disappointed. I forgot it almost as soon as it ended.

Mahler: 9 Symphonies - Bernstein

Sony Classical (Japan)  SIGC-32/40 (9 discs)

Stereo Single Layer

Classical - Orchestral

Mahler: Symphonies 1*, 2*^, 3*#, 4*+, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8**, 9*, Adagio from Symphony No. 10*, Das Lied von der Erde***^^, Kindertotenlieder***##

Gwenyth Annear**, Erna Spoorenberg**, Gwyneth Jones**, Lee Venora^ & Reri Grist+ (sopranos)
Christa Ludwig^^, Dame Janet Baker##, Anna Reynolds**, Norma Procter**, Jennie Tourel^ & Martha Lipton# (mezzo-sopranos)
René Kollo^^ & John Mitchinson** (tenors)
Vladimir Ruzdjak** (baritone)
Donald McIntyre** (bass)
Collegiate Chorale^, Women's Chorus of The Schola Cantorum#, Boys' Choir of The Church of The Transfiguration#, London Symphony Chorus**, Highgate School Boys Choir**, Orpington Junior Singers**, Finchley Children's Music Group**, Leeds Festival Chorus**
New York Philharmonic*, London Symphony Orchestra**, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra***
Leonard Bernstein (conductor)

All

Recording

Analogue recording

Works (12)

• Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde
• Gustav Mahler: Kindertotenlieder
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D major 'Titan'
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 10 in F sharp minor (Adagio)
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D minor
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G major
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A minor
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E minor
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E flat major 'Symphony of a thousand'
• Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 9 in D major