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Mahler: Symphony No. 2 - Zinman          (4 of 6 found this review helpful)
  May 29, 2008

Zinman gives us a splendid second instalment of Mahler symphonies cycle. The Second is a complex symphony, involving large orchestra, chorus and two soloists. The forces involved here are excellent, although both solists could benefit from a steadier vocal line. Zinman gives a very natural ... more
Mahler: Symphony No. 1, Blumine - Zinman          (6 of 9 found this review helpful)
  May 29, 2008

Mahler symphonies are extremely complex works, that allow a variety of conducorial approaches. I agree totally with the famous quote that "Mahler symphonies are novels in music". Thus, the prerequisites for a succesful reading are to have a good orchestra, which the Tonnhalle undoubtedly is, and a ... more
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 8 - Paavo Järvi          (4 of 5 found this review helpful)
  May 29, 2008

Paavo Jarvi and this Orchestra, the Deutsche Kammer Philarmonie, have developed an intense and productive relationship. Their two recordings for Pentatone (Stravinsky and R.Strauss) were great succeses. Now, they have embarked in their Beetoven Symphonies project, and they are at a good starting ... more
Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9 - Wand        (3 of 6 found this review helpful)
  May 29, 2008

Gunther Wand was a great specialist of Bruckner. There are several recordings of these works, but the present versions, with the BPO combine, in my view, the outstanding qualities of Wand the interpreter, and the multifaceted sound of the BPO in top form. Wand was a quite straightforward conductor, ... more
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 - Karajan        (3 of 4 found this review helpful)
  May 29, 2008

Karajan Beethoven cycle of the early sixties has attained something of a cult status. It has become a bestseller list in its various forms of issue, throughout the years. He was still (at the time of recording) within the first period of tenure with the BPO, but it is obvious that conductor and ... more

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