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General Category => Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions => Topic started by: Roland Flessner on February 09, 2024, 09:20:04 PM

Title: R. I. P. Seiji Ozawa
Post by: Roland Flessner on February 09, 2024, 09:20:04 PM

https://www.bso.org/stories/a-tribute-to-seiji-ozawa

One of my favorite conductors, and his Mahler set contains some outstanding performances. M2 with Saito Kinen is my favorite.

Title: Re: R. I. P. Seiji Ozawa
Post by: barryguerrero on February 11, 2024, 08:23:34 AM

Some people go on and on about Solti/C.S.O., but I like the Ozawa/B.S.O. cycle much more. It's just more musical. For me, the highlights from Ozawa are M1, M3, M7, M8 and M9. I agree that his Saito Kinen M2 is an improvement.

Title: Re: R. I. P. Seiji Ozawa
Post by: John Kim on February 13, 2024, 06:45:43 PM

Ozawa's farewell concert in Boston, Mahler Ninth (2002) is a great performance. I watched both his BSO & Saito Kinen performances of the symphony live too. He had a special affinity for the music.

John