Mahler

An erratic, unsettling account of a symphony which needs steadier, more coherent governance [RMo]

A highly satisfying and logical pairing, well-remastered and showcasing both Boult’s and Thebom’s eminence in Mahler [RMo]

An important survey of one of the great partnerships of the 20th century at its peak [DHa]

A fascinating, marvellously presented anthology [JQ]

An impressive Mahler 5 in superb sound [DHa]

Zinman’s restraint tames the excesses of the Carpenter reconstruction but lacks impact [RMo]

(Déjà Review) One of the finest recordings of these Mahler songs by today’s leading interpreter of these works [KM]

Broad and relaxed, clearly articulated but without the contrasting fire and anguish of the best version [RMo]

The frequent coughing and only intermittently satisfactory soloists make this a bit of a trial [RMo]

A dark horse account of Mahler’s Tenth Symphony to rival any other [RMo]

A highly competent reading which lacks ferocity and excitement at key moments [RMo]

A notable addition to the discography of Das Lied von der Erde [JQ]

Another demonstration of Morris’s overt emotional expression [RMo]

A thoroughly convincing account, full of warmth, character and emotion [RMo]

A magnificent recording with all the electricity of a live performance but none of the attendant flaws [RMo]

Carpenter’s completion of the tenth – too much Carpenter and not enough Mahler? [RMo]

(Déjà Review) A treasurable example of the work of a great conductor in repertoire with which he was not automatically associated [JQ]

A cooler, more restrained account showcasing the leaner elaboration of Mahler’s draft score by Wheeler [RMo]

A weighty, expansive account, emotionally demonstrative and totally committed [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Acquire this superb new Mahler Second, but hang on to your copy of Rattle’s 1986 recording too [JQ]

Another driven performance of Mahler’s Tenth, strong on propulsion but marred by some erratic gear-changes [RMo]

A hard-driven performance which takes no prisoners [RMo]

Beautifully played and wholly coherent, this first commercial recording still deserves a place in every Mahlerian’s collection [RMo]

A fine account in first-rate sound, beautifully played, but missing the last ounce of desperation [RMo]