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Mahler's Resurrection, Gilbert Kaplan/VPO recordin

Hello, Has anyone heard the recording of Mahler's 2nd symphony with Gilbert Kaplan and the Vienna philharmonic Orchestra for Deutsche Grammophone? Some reviewers say that it's a great performance and maybe the best sounding recording of this symphony.

By the way, can somebody explain me why the CD of this recording is more expensive than the hybrid SACD (which has CD, 2 channel SACD, and multichannel SACD layers)? It doesn't make sense to me!!! Do a search by 'Gilbert Kaplan' in the following link if you don't believe me:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/573448/ref=m_mh_mn_bc/104-3997539-4124709

Thanks in advance for your comments.
jorge_err

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vvrinc
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The 8th and 5th together?

Is the concert being sponsored by Prosac or the psychiatrist's union?

Also, I guarantee you that the musician's union (representing the brass section, in particular) will make a housecall on the SFS. After the players are permanently crippled, the orchestra and Maestro Thomas can start that eagerly awaited Vivaldi cycle.
vvrinc
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Tennstedt's cycle is unfortunately saddled with some of the “early” digital sound that, in spots, has made my nose bleed. It's unfortunate because his performances, I agree, have many outstanding qualities.

Another conductor to mention is Sinopoli. His cycle is extremely well performed and the sound, in particular the 3rd, is spectacular.

Whether the psychotic (Bernstein) or the psychiatrist (Sinopoli), you can find much to enjoy in their Mahler interpretations.
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