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I noticed that too, and got to thinking that that might have been intentional. But the cowbells and deepbells are really 'present' and audible. I'm now thinking of getting a hard copy of this M6 as well. Maybe. As a tuba player, I'm also thrilled that the tuba is so 'present' and aggressive in this recording. I'm sure the eventual Bychkov/Czech Phil. one will be a more succinct reading, but the sound quality won't be quite as good (if past releases in the series are any indication).
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I quite like it and the sonics are terrific. But I have one major reservation: The first (of three) hammer blows in Finale is weak and nearly inaudible on my earphones.

John
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I'm listening to the Scherzo now, and it sounds very good!  .    .   .   .   Later on: superb and most clear cowbells and deep bells ever (maybe). What sound quality!
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Mehta/Mahler 5/New York Phil
« Last post by sbugala on September 16, 2024, 02:53:38 PM »
Agreed on a Mahler 8th from him. However, I'd also like a M9 from him from some locale around the world. Overall, I've liked his Mahler. His M7 with Israel is okay...but I would've preferred hearing it with another ensemble...or them on another night. He did it with Bavarian Radio roughly 15-20 years ago, and a friend kindly snagged his autograph for me, as she was travelling and her companion had a connection with the conductor. Maybe that will make it's way through their numerous releases.

There's a streaming Song of the Earth from him with Munich that I like. It may not be world's best...but at least I got to hear his take on it.
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: M9 Inbal RTVE 1979
« Last post by John Kim on September 10, 2024, 07:13:15 PM »
Thanks for the posting. Inbal has always been an outstanding conductor of this symphony and this video shows too. It is very similar to his NHK Symphony Orchestra recording made in the same year.

John
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I mainly buy CDs (again) nowadays, but couldn’t resist
to purchase the whole Vänskä set from eClassical a few minutes ago.
summer50 reduces it to 23$.
Best
Michael
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Mehta/Mahler 5/New York Phil
« Last post by barryguerrero on September 05, 2024, 07:46:34 PM »
I actually like the L.A. one just a tad more, but they're both good. What a shame that Mehta never got a chance to record M8. With the way he worked with singers, it might have been terrific.
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: To Barry
« Last post by barryguerrero on September 05, 2024, 07:43:38 PM »
Will do!
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Mehta/Mahler 5/New York Phil
« Last post by ChrisH on September 05, 2024, 04:24:54 PM »
When I was younger, there was rumor going around the trumpet world. Heard it myself when I was at Julliard for a spring break. The rumor was that the opening to this Mahler 5 was recorded in an empty hall, then added in production. Basically, Mehta wanted Phil Smith to play the opening in a similar manner to Tom Stevens for the earlier LA recording of 5th. They get the recording done with New York. It's ready to go. Then, before a rehearsal a few weeks later, he hears Phil playing it how Phil would play it. Zubin says, 'Why didn't you play it like that for the recording?' Phil says, 'You didn't want that.' The story goes that they recorded Phil playing the opening his way, in an empty hall. Adding it in before the production was finished.  I've always wondered if it was true. I suppose I could have emailed Phil and asked, but what fun would that be.

Fast forward to this morning/afternoon. Felt like listening to about 30 different takes on the opening of the M5. Back to back. Now I'm convinced this rumor is true. The sound of the hall is different for the opening, very empty, like it's just Phil sitting there by his lonely, then when the entire brass section enters, it changes. You may ask yourself, how come I didn't hear this earlier? This is one of my absolute favorite recordings of anything. It's the first time I didn't pay attention to Phil's playing, and really focused on the sound of the room.

Also, both of Mehtas recordings of the 5th are very similar, there are differences, but to my ear the opening is so drastically different that this must be the case! Does it matter? Not really. Just finding stuff to do with my time in semi-retirement.
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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / To Barry
« Last post by John Kim on September 04, 2024, 05:00:23 PM »
Barry

Could you check messages I sent?

Thanks.

John
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