Tennstedt live EMI Mahler

[akiralx]

Just picked up a couple of OOP Tennstedt CDs fairly cheaply - the Chicago M1 and live LPO M5.  Really looking forward to hearing them as I haven't really listened to KT too much in Mahler.

[Leo K]

I picked up the Chicago M1 too...still have to listen yet.  Look forward to your thoughts.

I have a live Tennsedt M5 from Japan (LSO) that is one of the best M5's I've ever heard.  Absolutely stunning. 

[Ben]

I own the live Chicago M1 with the CSO; both the CD and newly released DVD.  I like the performance quite a bit.  It's a slow interpretation, taking about 60 minutes, but the CSO can obviously cope with the slowish tempos and they play the pants off the piece.  It's really fun to listen to.  Maybe not a first choice, but certainly a keeper for me and one of my favorites.

Ben

[sperlsco]

Tennstedt's late live recordings (1, 5, 6, 7) are consistently in my top tier of favorites for each symphony.  The M1, M6, M7 are all dramatic, slowish but with flexible conducting, and Tennstedt really plays up the big moments.  Thankfully, the M5 finale is thrillingly fast and BIG.  These all get the strongest recommendation from me.