Leaper Mahler 7

[sbugala]

I was just noticing that Leaper's Arte Nova Mahler 7th is on Berkshire Record Outlet for $4.  I probably shouldn't even consider this because of I have a boat load of great Mahler 7ths already, but does anyone care to comment on this recording?  For $4, I might consider it to pass along to a friend. 

[barry guerrero]

It's quite good; especially the last two movements. In no way is it second or third rate. The fourth movement clocks in at less than thirteen movements, while the finale is just a bit longer than 17 minutes. Yet, the first movement doesn't sound breathless either (like MTT).

Barry

[Leo K]

I've seen other Arte Nova Mahler releases (such as the M3) in stores around here...I've always wondered if they were any good.

[barry guerrero]

Of the Leaper Mahler recordings that I've heard (3,4,5, & 7), all were at least decent. To my mind, the third and seventh really stood out.

Barry

[bluesbreaker]

Defenitely get the M3.
IMHO this recording is the magical blend of Kubelik(Audite) and Lenny I(Sony) / TEnnstedt(EMI). You can find the freshness and swift tempi of Kubelik, and also the gut, bite, raw power, and romanticism of Lenny and Tennstedt. 

That's why I got rid of Kubelik. End of Story.