Maazel's Vienna Mahler Cycle on CBS (Sony)

[Stanfordian]

Probably the direct opposite of Uncle Bernie, who is probably very reliable and consistent but with very few surprises!

Bernie might be "reliable and consistent" but no less inspiring, in my view! He's been recording Mahler since 1962. He's one talented conductor who I doubt he will be changing his style at this point in his life.

[visualnickmos]

Bernie might be "reliable and consistent" but no less inspiring, in my view! He's been recording Mahler since 1962. He's one talented conductor who I doubt he will be changing his style at this point in his life.

Absolutely. His Concertgebouw Mahler set is wonderful. Yes - inspiring - magical even.
I have just a few of his 'Berlin' set; the symphony no. 1 - wow - a diamond of a recording.

In fact, I have quite a lot of Haitink in my collection. Not a 'dud' amongst them. Over my years of listening to music, I've noticed that he is a conductor whom I seem to seek out increasingly, in looking for further versions of works I already have.