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The Maazel (Mahler) stocks
michaelw:
Hallo,
Two weeks ago they offered the Maazel box set for 27 Euro at amazon.de. I am not really a fan of Maazel, but I admit that I was tempted in view of this offer.
After some checking (and finding bad to very bad critics) I saved the money. Now it's at 31.89 (jpc 34.99). What do you recommend? If it drops below 28 Euro again: to buy or not to buy? Are there at least three or four really good recordings in the set?
I am sure that some of you have a clear and helpful opinion.
Thanks
Michael
Leo K:
Michael, I just bought this not too long ago, but have not gone through the whole box. That said, I really do like his M3, M4, M6 and M8.
If you like slow, detailed, philosophical performances (except his M6, which is faster) than you will like Maazel. I like him for these very reasons. His M8 is my top M8, but I stand alone here! His M3 is in my top 5 for M3's.
Most people will advise you not to get this, but I feel Maazel is a unique Mahler interpeter. Not for someone new in Mahler, but a good choice if you want to head off the beaten path.
--Leo
Jot N. Tittle:
Hallo, Michael--
You might try haunting eBay for this box set. It shows up fairly regularly and is listed presently, with bidding at $20.50 and two days to go.
There is an earlier issue of the set preferred by some, which includes a booklet. It was part of the VPO's 150th anniversary celebration and also appears on eBay from time to time--but usually commands a higher price.
/ & '
Leo K:
--- Quote from: Jot N. Tittle on July 17, 2007, 10:29:06 PM ---Hallo, Michael--
You might try haunting eBay for this box set. It shows up fairly regularly and is listed presently, with bidding at $20.50 and two days to go.
There is an earlier issue of the set preferred by some, which includes a booklet. It was part of the VPO's 150th anniversary celebration and also appears on eBay from time to time--but usually commands a higher price.
/ & '
--- End quote ---
This earlier issue is the one I have, and the booklet is simply awesome.
--Leo
John Kim:
In this set I like M1, M4, and to a lesser degree, M6. The M7 and M9 are terrible; the M9th might be the worst I've ever heard - no structure, bad tempo shifts and others. I have not heard the M8th though. Maazel's later cycle with BRSO is MUCH better.
John,
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