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So I've gone ahead and 'pulled the trigger' on the Jansons/BRSO Mahler cycle. I hate that I'm paying for two stupid rehearsal/interview discs. But since it'll be at no interest over six months, my monthly payments will be just $11. I'm not sold on the Vanska M3, so far. My Boulez/DG cycle will go up for sale, if anyone's interested. I'll probably sell off the Nezet-Seguin/BRSO M1, as the Jansons one will be similar enough. If I like the Jansons M4 enough, I might sell off the Gimeno/Miah Persson M4 as well (M. Persson is the vocalist on the Gimeno one, as well as the Ivan Fischer/B.F.O. recording of M4 on Channel Classics).
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I like Vanska M8, as I think it comes the closest to having a good seat at a great live concert. While the ending to Part II was on the quick side, I also felt that Vanska is among the few who have truly nailed the entire "Blicket auf" section of Part II. I like the M2 quite a bit, which seems to be a minority opinion. M4 is perfectly fine, although C. Sampson is not a favorite with me. The M5 is good, but I'm not crazy about the outer two movements of the M6 (the inner two are very good). It's also in Andante/Scherzo order, as you guys know. The M7 and M10 really hit the mark for me. Those I think are the two strongest hits in the cycle. The M9 is perfect fine as well - more than adequate. M1 is fine, but I would have preferred that Vanska hadn't had the opening double bass solo of the slow movement played by the tutti bass section (and just left it solo instead). However, that's not a deal breaker with me.
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Vanska/MO/BIS M3rd SACD is pricey!
« Last post by John Kim on May 02, 2024, 10:10:16 PM »
To me, the M3, M7, M10 are standouts of the Vanska Mahler cycle, followed by M9, M6 (with a reservation on Finale), M8 and M4.

John
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Vanska/MO/BIS M3rd SACD is pricey!
« Last post by John Kim on May 02, 2024, 09:42:14 PM »
Erik

I think Vanska's M4th is very fine. It's just that there are some moments that don't sound too engaging. As for the 8th I know it received excellent critical reviews and I agree with most of them as far as the musicality goes. But for my money and taste, I'd stay with Bernsetin/LSO, Neumann/CPO, and Bertini, Zinman. I just think Vanska rushed the final pages of Part II. and that, no matter how well the performance went up to the point, almost ruins my listening.

John
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John, I'm interested in your thoughts on the Vanska M4 and M8. I thought those were some of the stronger releases in this cycle.
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Vanska/MO/BIS M3rd SACD is pricey!
« Last post by John Kim on May 02, 2024, 05:49:09 PM »
I am not interested in getting the M1, M4, or M8th for that matter. I'll just get the Third and be done with it.

Maybe the Third is meant to be a platinum release. Maybe it comes with delux booklet, photos, etc^

John
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The frugal may be rewarded by patience. Once the box set has been out for a while, BIS will probably run discounts. They were selling the excellent Vänskä/Minnesota Beethoven symphony set for $30 not long after it was issued.
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Vanska/MO/BIS M3rd SACD is pricey!
« Last post by waderice on May 02, 2024, 12:36:32 PM »
Well Barry, I just put in my order at Amazon for the complete Vanska symphonies, and including tax, cost came to $95.39 (I belong to Amazon Prime).  Have been waiting a long time for this and can hardly wait to get my set!

Wade
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Good grief - buying the Vanksa M3 from Amazon is almost half the cost of buying the complete cycle, as Amazon is showing a preorder price of $43. I have a feeling that's going to get corrected. I noticed Presto Classical has repriced their hard disc release of it to $30.25 (U.S.).

https://www.amazon.com/Mahler-Symphony-No-Minnesota-Boychoir/dp/B0D2KRFRG4/ref=sr_1_36?crid=AVIQ8DSLPC6B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2tXE09FnvL1LR1T7uLOcCPrknmgdXR917Uwjfe9Q3mKtyQsRVtqL3Axs0RTv_1K_EDOcAmJ22E5Uy9TJGSaimw.iO4fUPpdlTfipnIb8zhchHIL_rW5Ou1xBWJ71w2Qgb4&dib_tag=se&keywords=mahler+symphony+no.+3&qid=1714626924&s=music&sprefix=mahler+symphony+no.+3%2Cpopular%2C169&sr=1-36

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9622893--mahler-symphony-no-3-in-d-minor?_gl=1*1mnbypk*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHLPahnvThM2PaYLdFiz4ebSfkaYtU6fdtSDi9s8mzMPbL5TMaNEG20aAuWPEALw_wcB
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I see Amazon is releasing Vanska/Minnesota's "Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-10" on 7 June for $90 for 11 Hybrid SACDs.
https://www.amazon.com/Mahler-Symphonies-Nos-Minnesota-Orchestra/dp/B0D2KQW1KW
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