David Harbin <[log in to unmask]>:

>Can anyone comment on Slatkin's Mahler 2 for Teldec.  I imagine the sound
>is impressive but I wonder how the recording stands up after all these
>years?  Teldec seen to be reissuing many recordings at mid-price and my
>bet is that this one will be in a future batch.

The sound is impressive (as usual in Teldec), but personally I don't
like much this version, especially the last movement.  It's a bit floppy
and graceless.  If you are waiting for Teldec reissues, wait for Berlioz's
Requiem (Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony and Chorus).  If I don't remember
bad, it comes with the prologue of Boito's "Mefistofele", sung by John
Cheek.  That's some recording!!!.

Regards

Pablo Massa
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