Steven Martin wrote: >Mahler Fiends, I'm on the hunt for a M3. How is the Leinsdorf which is >currently coupled with the First. I listened to the Leinsdorf Beethoven >Nine that has been currently reissued, if is in the same league as that >recording than it should be well worth the effort. The Leinsdorf was the first Mahler 3 I ever owned but that was back in LP days and I haven't heard it in years. I recall that it was good but, not long after, Horenstein took over in my affections. For Mahler Third choices you might like to try my survey of recordings: http://www.musicweb.uk.net/Mahler/Mahler3.htm Tony Duggan, England