Bob Chen wrote:

>Maybe, but I can't imagine it's any worse than Ken Russell's hilarious and
>awful treatment of the Mahlers from a quarter-century ago.  If nothing
>else, the soundtrack will be decent.

Don't be too harsh on old Ken.  His heart was in the right place.  True
there are parts of that movie best forgotten but, as usual with Ken's work,
there are also parts that are unforgettable and absolutely spot on where
Mahler is concerned.

Tony Duggan, England.
Mahler recordings survey - now complete:
http://www.musicweb.uk.net/Mahler/index.html