David Harbin wrote:

>Dear All, I want to share this review of the Barbirolli Mahler 9:
>
>http://www.classicstoday.com/review.asp?ReviewNum=5728
>
>It was a relief to read it as I bought the CD and disliked it so much
>I took it back within days.

On the other hand, you might care to read my own review, for Music Web,
of this Barbirolli recording which differs quite considerably from that
of Mr. Hurwtiz.  You can find it at:

   http://www.musicweb.uk.net/classrev/2002/Nov02/Mahler9_Barbirolli.htm

My conclusion reads:

   "If you don't already own this great recording, one of the five
   or six best of this work ever taped, buy it immediately. It
   should be on every Mahlerite's shelf."

I don't think I'm crazy either.

Tony Duggan, England.
Mahler CD recordings survey is at:
http://www.musicweb.uk.net/Mahler/index.html