Mahler

A fascinating set of rare live Fischer Dieskau performances and a chance to hear him reminisce [DHa]

by Ralph Moore

All kinds of everything: Bychkov throws the kitchen sink at Mahler 3, and it works triumphantly [ST]

This disc is intelligently programmed, delightfully played and in good sound [GPu]

A disappointing Mahler Fifth from a great Mahler conductor [LD]

A pacier, more refined Mahler Fifth, beautifully balanced but rather too restrained in parts [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Mehta knows how to handle large forces, but is less successful in conveying the music’s symphonic direction and flow [TB]

An interesting, provocative reading of the Symphony and the performances of the songs are very good [JQ]

A marvellous testament to Haitink’s longstanding work with one of his great orchestral partners [ST]

Inspirationally conducted, fantastically played and stunningly recorded, this demands the attention of all Mahler devotees [JQ]

A reference recording of Mahler’s First Symphony, and some rare Tennstedt repertoire [LD]

With abundant sonic splendour and musical prowess, Järvi and his band kick off their new Mahler cycle on a high (trumpet) note [KC]

A newly released live recording reminds us of the legacy of a great Mahlerian [DHa]

(Déjà Review) An interesting supplement to Klemperer’s classic Philharmonia version and the only document of Ferrier in this work [CH]

The best remastering to date of this classic performance, even if sonically the later stereo recording is still preferable [RMo]

An excellent Mahler performance and the premiere of an impressive new symphony [JQ]

A moderate but detailed approach to Mahler’s great second symphony [KC]

Two highly successful remasterings of a great, highly individual and even idiosyncratic recording – but Pristine take the palm [RMo]

An interesting Strauss/Mahler coupling from early in 2024 which slipped through the reviewers’ net [PH]

A beautifully performed and recorded account in which everything is done right [RMo]

A great orchestra pays its tribute to a much loved conductor [PH]

A fine live account which despite a few quibbles sustains interest throughout its taut execution [RMo]

Superb, sensuous, subtle singing from a highly gifted British lyric baritone [RMo]

Acclaim for Mahler in Hamburg [PH]