Mahler
Mahler: Symphony 7 (BR Klassik)
Inspirationally conducted, fantastically played and stunningly recorded, this demands the attention of all Mahler devotees [JQ]
Klaus Tennstedt (conductor) Live Vol. 1 (Doremi)
A reference recording of Mahler’s First Symphony, and some rare Tennstedt repertoire [LD]
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 (Alpha Classics)
With abundant sonic splendour and musical prowess, Järvi and his band kick off their new Mahler cycle on a high (trumpet) note [KC]
Mahler: Symphony 5 (SWR Music)
A newly released live recording reminds us of the legacy of a great Mahlerian [DHa]
Mahler: Symphony No 2 (Guild)
(Déjà Review) An interesting supplement to Klemperer’s classic Philharmonia version and the only document of Ferrier in this work [CH]
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 (Pristine Audio)
The best remastering to date of this classic performance, even if sonically the later stereo recording is still preferable [RMo]
Mahler & Gunning: Symphonies (Colorado MahlerFest)
An excellent Mahler performance and the premiere of an impressive new symphony [JQ]
Mahler: Symphony 2 (Exton)
A moderate but detailed approach to Mahler’s great second symphony [KC]
Mahler: Symphony No 9 (High Definition Tape Transfers and Pristine Audio)
Two highly successful remasterings of a great, highly individual and even idiosyncratic recording – but Pristine take the palm [RMo]
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben & Mahler: Rückert-Lieder (Pentatone)
An interesting Strauss/Mahler coupling from early in 2024 which slipped through the reviewers’ net [PH]
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 (Conifer Classics)
A beautifully performed and recorded account in which everything is done right [RMo]
The Berliner Philharmoniker and Seiji Ozawa (Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings)
A great orchestra pays its tribute to a much loved conductor [PH]
Mahler: Symphony No 8 (Sony Classical)
A fine live account which despite a few quibbles sustains interest throughout its taut execution [RMo]
Mahler: Symphony No 7 (NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester)
Acclaim for Mahler in Hamburg [PH]
Huw Montague Rendall (baritone): Contemplation (Erato)
Superb, sensuous, subtle singing from a highly gifted British lyric baritone [RMo]
Schubert, Mahler and Webern: Music for Strings (Farao Classics)
For all the carefully argued and exhaustively justified reasoning behind these transcriptions, I fail to see – or rather hear – the point… [RMo]
Huw Montague Rendall (baritone): Contemplation (Erato)
A debut recital that every lover of great singing should treasure [GF]
Mahler: Symphonies Nos 1-10 (BIS)
A distinctive addition to the catalogue, with potential for growing appreciation [RWe]
Willem Mengelberg (conductor) Mahler & Strauss (The Willem Mengelberg Society)
Performances of great historical and musical interest in superb transfers [PSt]
Mahler: Symphony No 3 (BIS)
A sonic feast allows a persuasive vision of Mahler’s Third Symphony to shine forth [EJW]
Mahler: Symphony No 6 (Berlin Classics)
(Déjà Review) One of the very best recordings of Mahler’s Sixth Symphony available [TD]
Mahler: Symphony No 2 (Colorado MahlerFest)
This Mahler performance is well worth the attention of all devotees; the exciting coupling adds considerable value [JQ]
Mahler: Symphony No 9 (Alpha Classics)
Full of surprises, this is a disc that will change the way you hear Mahler 9 [ST]