It’s the one Mahler Symphony that I play infrequently. Solti/Chicago for the thrills. This work doesn’t respond to subtlety
Mahler 8th Symphony
Who conducts your favorite performance of Mahler’s 8th Symphony?
I know it’s hard to get into and over all the counterpoint and screaming in Part I, but
who does that best?
And how about the divine Part ll? Who holds it together best?
Of course SQ plays a big part in Mahler’s symphonies most especially in this one.
You might want to comment on that as well.
I have an opinion, but I’d like to hear your’s first
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