BaL 18.06.16 - Mahler: Symphony no. 5

[Petrushka]

Another version not listed comes from Mariss Jansons and the Bavarian Radio SO in a live 2006 performance which I picked up from Amazon Germany. It might have been one of those available to orchestra subscribers only which found its way on to Amazon. It's a far better account than that from Jansons and the Concertgebouw with percussion that comes across strongly and it should be made available more generally. Would be one for the short list if it wasn't for doubtful availability.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

After that Herculean effort by Alpie I feel like an ingrate mentioning an unlisted version, but the 5th that I have enjoyed the most over the past year is one that is available in multiple formats from Pristine Audio, Horenstein / Berlin a 1961 Concert recording. If you otherwise enjoy Horenstein Mahler you will be rewarded here.

I presume that if it's on Pristine Audio, it will be available in the UK, so I'll add it to the list.

[Keraulophone]

For organophiles there's David Briggs playing his own transcription on the organ of Gloucester Cathedral. It was recorded for Priory Records, edited from two night-time complete takes, at the time when Gramophone chose one of their recordings of him there as engineering CD of the month. This was his first go at a solo Mahler symphony back in 1998, though by now he's even done the 8th in New York with chorus and soloists! Not to all tastes of course, but remarkable nevertheless.

[richardfinegold]

Richard
You could try here

http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/advsearch.php?composer=Mahler&work=&performer=Paray&medium=all&label=&cat=

but I don't know if it will be 'available' in your country.

Right you are

[pastoralguy]

I came across Sir Simon's account mit Die Berliner Philharmoniker in a BHF for 99p a couple of days. Let's see if it was a sound investment.

[pastoralguy]

I know a few folk here don't always appreciate the 'live' BaLs but I'm quite enjoying this one. There's less of a feeling of randomness than can sometimes happen.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I know a few folk here don't always appreciate the 'live' BaLs but I'm quite enjoying this one. There's less of a feeling of randomness than can sometimes happen.

It's better than some, but it's still two chums agreeing with each other for most of the time.

On the plus side, it reminds me what a great work this is.

[BBMmk2]

He's always ever so, on these kind of BaLs!

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

It's better than some, but it's still two chums agreeing with each other for most of the time.

On the plus side, it reminds me what a great work this is.

- interesting to hear the Mussorgskian Gergiev: the 'cello melody sounded like a Russian folksong!

No mention (so far) of the problems with the percussion in the first rehearsals - or is this another of Alma's inventions? - I'd love to hear a recording that restores the original scoring, played by an orchestra that's more familiar with the Music than the Gurzenich Orchestra Cologne was in 1904.

Oh - and the opening: Beethoven 5? Or Mendelssohn's Wedding March?

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

He's always ever so, on these kind of BaLs!

[DracoM]

I keep getting the sense that the man dare not disagree with AMcG if he wants to get back on BAL. Norty thort, I know.
I also find that the change of voices with each mentioning orchestras / conductors tends to help me forget WHOSE extract exactly we are / have been listening to.

Hmm. Not convinced by format.

[Flosshilde]

And Bernstein (Vienna) it is.

(oh dear - I feel that I'm being the first person to shout 'bravo' before the last notes die away)

[BBMmk2]

And Bernstein (Vienna) it is.

(oh dear - I feel that I'm being the first person to shout 'bravo' before the last notes die away)

Indeed! Saves me money then! :)

[Bryn]

And Bernstein (Vienna) it is.

(oh dear - I feel that I'm being the first person to shout 'bravo' before the last notes die away)

Must dig out the DVD set. Not sure I have ever got round to spinning it (the 5th) to date,

[zola]

Does the Death In Venice association with the adagietto still have any relevance / resonance ? It is almost a vintage movie by now. Same with calling that Mozart piano concerto Elvira Madigan. About as much relevance as Brief Encounter is to Rachmaninov.