David Rothstein wrote:

>Regarding the performances mentioned I would like to draw attention
>to the Walter/Ferrier not the famous studio Decca but to the Naxos live
>performance from 1948 (Ferriers's debut in the U.S).  Of course the sound
>is a problem, however it improves and is quite good in the "Abschied".
>Ferrier's performance here is absolutely outstanding.

If you can afford to buy the New York Philharmonic's "Mahler Broadcasts"
box set you will find an infinitely better transfer from legitimate
sources.

Tony Duggan,
England