Herbig/Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Saarbrucken Mahler Ninth

[John Kim]

I must admit that this is really a fine M9th recording. As in the M6th CD that the same conductor/orchestra/label made a few years back this M9th boasts sensible tempo, balance, and admirable level of forward momentum. It also has a nice, natural flow, some beautiful phrasing. The playing is excellent, the sonics warm and with plenty of ambiance. There is not a single moment I can criticize. This might have been a live Bernard Haitink recording in 70's albeit a different orchestra. Timings are,

27:22
16:57
12:11
23:24

Highly recommended.

John,

[John Kim]

Actually I think this one is better than the recent Barenboim now available on Warner Classics.

John,

[barry guerrero]

The Klemperer M9 on EMI just got reissued on their "Great Performances Of The Century" series. John, you didn't mention what label this Herbig one is on.

Barry

[John Kim]

Berlin Classics

John,