말러 추천 음반 (Gustav Mahler)
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Individual Works.
If you want to proceed step by step, here are some pointers.
Symphony No. 1: Ancerl (Supraphon), Walter mono or stereo (Sony). I have a great weakness for Solti’s
first recording, absolutely splendid (Decca Legends). Excellent recording by Bernstein on DG also.
Wish list: North German Radio (NDR) plans to release Kondrashin’s last concert
(he died minutes after its conclusion)with the NDR Symphony Orchestra, Hamburg. The new Gielen on
Haenssler Classics issued in cooperation with SWR (South German Radio) is also sensational.
Symphony No. 2: Zubin Mehta (Decca) is an unquestionable first choice, and with excellent recorded
sound and vital playing from the Vienna Philharmonic, what more could you want? Excellent alternatives:
Gielen (Haenssler), and Haitink’s first recording (Concertgebouw)
Symphony No. 3: Bernstein (DG) absolutely dominates the crowd. But there are three worthwhile
alternative visions of this sprawling work: Boulez (DG); Gielen (Haenssler); and Kubelik either on DG
or in concert (Audite), all similarly captivating.
Symphony No. 4: A delicate issue in this oft-recorded symphony. The essentials, at least for my sensibilities,
go to two older conductors, van Beinum (Decca, to be reissued) and Walter (Sony), who really capture the
spirit of the first movement to the fullest extent. There are also a good number of comparatively unknown
releases worthy of consideration, like Abravanel (Vanguard), Solti’s first version (Decca),
the first Haitink (Philips), Kondrashin (Melodiya), and Neumann (Supraphon).Among modern versions
I was very impressed by the single high spot in the “almost complete” cycle from Levi-Atlanta (Telarc)
Symphony No. 5: Neumann’s first recording in Leipzig (Berlin Classics, Brilliant) is phenomenal.
Solti’s first recording equally so, if you don’t mind an Adagietto a bit too languorous. Among the moderns,
two discs stand out: Chailly (Decca) at the unheralded and ephemeral Gatti (RCA). Kubelik and Haitink
offer equally sure musical values (though not Haitink’s Berlin recording) in this work. Berstein DG
appears today too heavily mannered.
Symphony No. 6: Barbirolli’s powerful version (EMI) is a solid reference (scherzo third, though, and
no exposition repeat in the first movement if you care about such things). Haitink always shined in this
work (this time Berlin is better), as opposed to Kubelik. Complimentary versions worth knowing: the very
ｅxpressionistic Bernstein (DG) and the recording by Thomas Sanderling in Saint Petersburg
Symphonie No. 7: Kubelik DG if you want only one version. But also there are two fabulous live concerts:
Kubelik (Audite) and Kondrashin (Tahra). Alongside these, Bernstein (Sony and DG) and the
various recordings by Haitink take the palm.
Symphony No. 8: Gielen (Haenssler) is your best bet. Other possilities: Chailly (Decca) and Solti (Decca).
Symphony No. 9: Vast choice, but Klemperer (EMI) is remarkable despite some bad playing. With him,
Ancerl (Supraphon), Karajan II (DG), Giulini (DG), Boulez (DG), and the real sleeper, Pesek (Virgin).
Symphonie No. 10: Rattle-Berlin (EMI) and Sanderling (Berlin Classics). For the Adagio only,
a number of choices--Bernstein (Sony), for example.
Das Lied von der Erde. A very clear trio stands at the summet: Klemperer (EMI), Haitink (Philips) and
Kubelik’s live concert (Audite).
Des Knaben Wunderhorn. An obvious pair of greats: Chailly (Decca) and Bernstein (Sony). Lieder.
You absolutely must get to know the Fischer-Dieskau CD on EMI’s “Great Recordings” series
(especially the Kindertotenlieder with Kempe and Berlin), and equally the EMI recordings of Christa Ludwig.
Das Klagende Lied. Tilson Thomas (RCA).
Mahler Symphony No.3 / Jascha Horenstein