Sam Kemp wrote:

>Who would you rate as the best conductor (of the recording era) for
>Mahler's symphonies, if such an aesthetic preference can be expressed?

Directed at Deryk, I know, but he won't be surprised if I come in
also.  Hard to name one but no one will be surprised if I opt for Jascha
Horenstein.  He satisfies me in Mahler more and on more occasions than any
other conductor of that composer.  There are others but his stands out for
me and always has.

Tony Duggan, England.
Mahler recordings survey:
http://www.musicweb.force9.co.uk/music/Mahler/