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Title: Leaper Mahler 7
Post by: sbugala on June 08, 2007, 04:05:44 AM

I was just noticing that Leaper's Arte Nova Mahler 7th is on Berkshire Record Outlet for $4.  I probably shouldn't even consider this because of I have a boat load of great Mahler 7ths already, but does anyone care to comment on this recording?  For $4, I might consider it to pass along to a friend. 

Title: Re: Leaper Mahler 7
Post by: barry guerrero on June 08, 2007, 05:46:02 AM

It's quite good; especially the last two movements. In no way is it second or third rate. The fourth movement clocks in at less than thirteen movements, while the finale is just a bit longer than 17 minutes. Yet, the first movement doesn't sound breathless either (like MTT).

Barry

Title: Re: Leaper Mahler 7
Post by: Leo K on June 08, 2007, 02:40:29 PM

I've seen other Arte Nova Mahler releases (such as the M3) in stores around here...I've always wondered if they were any good.

Title: Re: Leaper Mahler 7
Post by: barry guerrero on June 09, 2007, 03:54:16 AM

Of the Leaper Mahler recordings that I've heard (3,4,5, & 7), all were at least decent. To my mind, the third and seventh really stood out.

Barry

Title: Re: Leaper Mahler 7
Post by: bluesbreaker on June 12, 2007, 01:27:50 AM

Defenitely get the M3.
IMHO this recording is the magical blend of Kubelik(Audite) and Lenny I(Sony) / TEnnstedt(EMI). You can find the freshness and swift tempi of Kubelik, and also the gut, bite, raw power, and romanticism of Lenny and Tennstedt.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That's why I got rid of Kubelik. End of Story.  8)