I am a bit of a Mahler hobbyist and I find myself in agreement with @edgewear above — with a few additions:
No2 - additional: Klemperer / Concertgebouw, (EMI live)
No4: definitely Klemperer!
No5-6: definitely Barbirolli (maybe 6 with Solti) -- unbeatable passion!
No8: additional: Horenstein (BBC classics)
No9: additional Bernstein / Berliner (DG live)
Das Lied: definitely B Walter / K Ferrier, Vienna Symph (Decca) Ferrier had been diagnosed with breast cancer (of which she died 1 yr later); she sings her heart out. A monumental performance!
No2 - additional: Klemperer / Concertgebouw, (EMI live)
No4: definitely Klemperer!
No5-6: definitely Barbirolli (maybe 6 with Solti) -- unbeatable passion!
No8: additional: Horenstein (BBC classics)
No9: additional Bernstein / Berliner (DG live)
Das Lied: definitely B Walter / K Ferrier, Vienna Symph (Decca) Ferrier had been diagnosed with breast cancer (of which she died 1 yr later); she sings her heart out. A monumental performance!