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Title: Boulez/LSO Mahler Sixth (2000)
Post by: John Kim on February 11, 2021, 05:45:38 PM

https://youtu.be/KV9QrECiMZE

It's really excellent just as his VPO recording is. The difference is the orchestra. Of the two, the London Symphony Orchestra may be more experienced in playing Mahler, although I love the lavishing sound of the VPO.

John

Title: Re: Boulez/LSO Mahler Sixth (2000)
Post by: erikwilson7 on February 11, 2021, 06:32:26 PM

This is awesome, thanks for sharing. The Andante is right around 14 minutes, which is even a bit swifter than his studio recording with the VPO. And the hammers sound great. In other words, this should replace his studio recording!

Title: Re: Boulez/LSO Mahler Sixth (2000)
Post by: barryguerrero on February 11, 2021, 06:53:30 PM

Cool. I'll check this out later.

Title: Re: Boulez/LSO Mahler Sixth (2000)
Post by: John Kim on February 11, 2021, 06:59:34 PM

I wonder why LSO didn't release the recording. Perhaps they're afraid it wouldn't sell well (the Boulez/VPO had been around just 5 years by that time). But I really like the way LSO digs into the score with all the panache and aplomb which this orchestra is famous for.

John

Title: Re: Boulez/LSO Mahler Sixth (2000)
Post by: barryguerrero on February 11, 2021, 10:54:10 PM

"panache and aplomb"    .    .   .   I think we had those for dessert last week   ;)