Yeah, I love the Solti Mahler 2nd as well. The problem with me and the Solti/Decca Mahler Eighth is that I just find the Eighth perhaps,errrr, a trifle overblown.
Mahler on vinyl - your favorite
The only one I own at this point is the 4th by Analog Productions with Fritz Reiner/Chicago Symphony.
What are your favorite Mahler symphonies on vinyl? Looking to add to the record collection.
Thanks!
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Listened to Mahler 4 with Bernstein. Can’t say that I like it. Will continue exploring other symphonies from the list above by Bernstein. @crustycoot no issues with pops and ticks they won’t bother me too much as long as they’re occasional and minor. |
Your moniker suggests sound quality is of importance, so with that taken in consideration: no.1: Walter on US Columbia no.2: Klemperer on UK Columbia (emi) no.3: Mehta on Decca/London no.4: Szell on US Columbia or UK Columbia (emi) no.5: Barbirolli on HMV (emi) no.6: Barbirolli on HMV (emi) no.7: Solti on Decca/London no.8: Solti on Decca/London no.9: Walter on US Columbia Lied von der Erde: Klemperer on UK Columbia I realise that the original issues of some of these recordings are in the collectors category and priced accordingly. In those cases (like the Klemperer no.2) you should try to find an early reissue, which usually will sound pretty good for much less. Enjoy the ride!
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+1 @crustycoot Great example is the Abbado/Chicago Resurrection. The original lps were trashed by critics because the important offstage band was inaudible. It was in the grooves but cartridges of the day couldn’t reproduce it. The CD places it in perfect perspective relative to the main Orchestra
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