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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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frogman
7,364 posts
 

Some interesting thoughts on Mahler’s 8th from this gentleman. I agree with his top pick. Recommended.


Antoni Wit cond. Warsaw Philharmonic on NAXOS.

 

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adasdad
124 posts
 

This new recording by the Minnesota Orchestra under the direction of Osmo Vanska of Mahler’s 8th should not be missed. 

 

linnvolk
88 posts
 

Solti - Chicago - 1971

Stunning performance and unbelievable (for 1971) recording that is still stellar in 2023. Oh my goodness. 

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rvpiano OP
2,439 posts
 

I’m going to attempt to start a thread entitled “My favorite classical records”.    
  I don’t know if there’s much of an audience for it, but the response to this thread is encouraging.

 

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