John Smyth ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>Jim Saunders writes:
>
>>I've heard great things about this recording, but it's out of print
>>currently.  Anyone have any comments on the performance/recording? Any
>>ideas where I might be able to pick up a copy? Thanks
>
>I finally acquired the performance you are talking about after noticing
>the Penguin Guide not only gave CD a rosette, but removed the rosette
>originally awarded to Tennstedt's Mahler 8th.

They have an irritating habit of doiung this (not that I'd have given
Tennstedt one in the first place), which is inconsistent with their
definition of the rosette.

>Heard enough? DG is re-issuing this CD at midprice.  You might want to keep
>just the first mov't!  I took up Derek Barker's suggestion and now own the
>Chandos/Segerstam recording which I am very happy with.  I listen to the
>Sinopoli for the 1st mov't and the Seg.  for the second.  (Don't tell
>anyone)

He now suggests you listen to Horenstein for both...

Deryk Barker
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