Ian Crisp wrote: >But over the last few years I've become aware of his increasing reputation >as a conductor in more orthodox repertoire, and specifically as a Mahler >interpreter - but not intrigued enough to seek him out in concert. Nor, >as I'm not Don Satz, enough to mail-order a couple dozen Boulez recordings. Ian gives me too much purchasing power. I've never ordered as many as two dozen Boulez recordings; I doubt I even have two dozen in my possession. But, I do have the DG Maher/Boulez symphonies except for the 1st. I like them very much and am glad that Ian enjoyed the Boulez concert of Mahler's 6th - yes, I did read Ian's narrative account. After all, it's Ian and Boulez. Ian also mentioned the difficulty of listening to all cd purchases while holding down a full-time job. It isn't easy, especially if you have other things which you want/need to do on a daily basis. That job of mine keeps getting in the way. Getting back to Mahler, I bought the Chailly/Bonney account of the 4th symphony. I've only listened to the final movement so far and am very impressed with Barbara Bonney. She has a delicious and youthful voice. Any other opinions of her singing on this recording? Don Satz [log in to unmask]