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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: twice written to Pentatone; twice zero response

« Last post by John Kim on August 01, 2025, 04:46:16 AM »

Maybe they themselves don't know what to do with the rest of the cycle.

I read somewhere that Pentatone will release the entire cycle next year including the 6th-9th (possibly the 10th Adagio as well) in a single box set.

John

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / twice written to Pentatone; twice zero response

« Last post by barryguerrero on July 28, 2025, 06:27:51 PM »

I may be a pest to them, but I find Pentatone's lack of response to my inquiries to be irresponsible and rude. I've twice tried to ask them what their intentions are for the rest of the S. Bychkov/Czech Phil. Mahler cycle. In my second inquiry, I even stated that, "we don't know yet", would be a perfectly legitimate and satisfactory answer. Nothing. Nada, zilch, nichts, nyet, zippo!

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Austrian Radio (O1) broadcast of Y. Sado/Tonkustler Orch. M8

« Last post by barryguerrero on June 19, 2025, 08:51:47 PM »

John, according to one online source, the 9th was performed just a year ago (June 2024).

https://www.operabase.com/productions/symphony-no-9-188903/de

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Austrian Radio (O1) broadcast of Y. Sado/Tonkustler Orch. M8

« Last post by John Kim on June 17, 2025, 05:44:11 PM »

Wagner can be toxic and addictive. But I never knew M8th can be too. I've listened to the archive four times already and don't think I'll be tired of it^ This is a great performance by any standard. Sado's tempo is for most part slow, maybe a bit too slow, but he manages to keep the music cogent and still flowing. He holds every part of the orchestra, choirs, and soloists really well too. The much drawn out coda of Part II is the slowest and grandest I've ever heard, but hey, it WORKS! I am eagerly waiting for the upcoming official release of the concert.

John

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Austrian Radio (O1) broadcast of Y. Sado/Tonkustler Orch. M8

« Last post by John Kim on June 15, 2025, 09:38:54 PM »

Singing is strong throughout. So are the brass and organ. I quite like it. It will make an excellent recording of M8th.

Question: Didn't they perform and record M9th before they did M8th?

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Austrian Radio (O1) broadcast of Y. Sado/Tonkustler Orch. M8

« Last post by John Kim on June 15, 2025, 08:52:23 PM »

Barry

Thanks for sharing. The second link sounds pretty darn good^ I like Sado's pace in Part I.

John

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Austrian Radio (O1) broadcast of Y. Sado/Tonkustler Orch. M8

« Last post by barryguerrero on June 14, 2025, 05:36:47 AM »

Here it is. So far, the performance seems really good. That said, the 'three penitent women' passage in Part 2 is slower than I generally like. However, the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired on this broadcast recording (there's a good deal of dynamic compression). I really like the Doktor Marianus on here - he nails the "blicket auf" solo. He doesn't have a beautiful voice, but my goodness - is he ever expressive (and in a good way)! Obviously the official CD will sound much, much better.

https://oe1.orf.at/player/20250610/797562

Ahhh, here it is in somewhat better sound, but it's also harder to jump around:

https://oe1.orf.at/programm/20250610/797562/Mahlers-Symphonie-der-Tausend

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / DVD/BluRay of M4/Berg: Violin Cto. coming with A. Nelsons/Vienna Phil./C. Karg

« Last post by barryguerrero on June 02, 2025, 11:41:10 PM »

This might be really cool: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9779866--andris-nelsons-conducts-the-wiener-philharmoniker-alban-berg-violin-concerto-gustav-mahler-symphony

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / New M6 on Exton, Jonathan Nott/Tokyo S.O. - 5 hammer strokes?

« Last post by barryguerrero on April 22, 2025, 04:28:46 AM »

Hi Folks. John Kim relayed that someone told him there were FIVE hammer-strokes in the new Jonathan Nott/Tokyo S.O. M6 on Exton. Here are some brief snippets from the four movements. Lo and behold, you HEAR one of those additional hammer-strikes in the brief excerpt of the Finale. It's located right at the fortissimo A-major chord near the start of the Finale. Check it out. I really like how this performance is proportioned, so I'll need to hear this on Spotify - if and when it gets on there.

https://www.musicjapanet.com/Music/Product/Jonathan-Nott--Tokyo-Symphony--CD-4526977008543?srsltid=AfmBOornZ1wzrn7jQst2l7CO5LKfVrkSGyT80ZIRsqhjSWTGS0dhT2Jz

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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Yutaka Sado, Tonkünstler-Orcheste

« Last post by barryguerrero on March 21, 2025, 10:30:25 PM »

John, I doubt David will review that, as it's available only through streaming. He pretty much only reviews CD's and SACD's.