Donald Satz ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>I've enjoyed Levi's previous Mahler recordings, but I am tougher to please
>in the 4th symphony.  Any opinions on Levi's 4th and von Stade?

It has some nice moments, is well-played and recorded, but I don't really
feel Levi is a natural Mahlerian and the work doesn't flow or cohere as it
should.  I'm not a big fan of Flicka; she's OK, but was better with Abbado
20 years ago.

If you're looking to buy a Mahler 4 wait for either the Britten or
Barbirolli (or both) coming on BBC Legends.  They are leagues ahead of
Levi.

Deryk Barker
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