Well, we've demonstrated that we don't have to be manic about it !! More than one composer and performer has said the music isn't in the notes.
My preference is for nattering about the music. Failing that, mentioning concerts past and present, and veeeeeery old recordings. I'm looking forward to Mahler 1 by Suffolk Youth Orchestra at the beginning of next month. It's very heartening that Youth and Amateur Orchestras take Mahler into their repertoire and their stride these days. There's a website for non-professional British Orchestras, and they're pretty adventurous.
I've been quite inspired by you all to play my favourite composer more often. (So,many thanks to everybody for that) I loved the idea of spending a holiday on a Mahler-fest. playing the same performance several times on the trot, and playing several performances of the same work pretty well one after the other.
My current choice is to play the symphonies in order - I'm on cycle2. Next will be Tennstedt's M6,as I'm up to 6, and T. is one of the sixths (NB not "sixth's"
) I've yet to play !!
I do see the point,natch , of discussing latest releases. Every recording was the latest release once.
And I like reviving old board threads, too.
Also looking forward to more of the 93 tossing in their pennyworth (aka contributions). I am always interested in what anyone has to say quite independantly of their knowledge, their experience and how high or low they rate GM.
That's because I believe EVERYBODY has something to offer.
(And with not a hint of guilt-inducement - a Cancerian speciality - I'd like to wish myself Happy Birthday)
