Mahler 5

Does anyone know where I can find a copy (vinyl) of Mahler 5, Eliahu Inbal cond., of the Frankfurt RSO? Thanks.

shventus12-29-2004 3:20am

megasam Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 798 posts 01-11-2005 at 02:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How can one be over dramatic for Mahler......Bernstein has the full measure of these works like no other conductor. I generally prefer his early Sony set over the newer DG set with a couple exceptions, one being his DG 5th. I agree with Newbee that Solti is often overlooked as Mahler conductor, but he is better than most if not quite reaching very top tier. The Inbal/Denon series is OK, and had good sound for its time but I can't think of any Inbal Mahler performance that can be seriously considered as near reference for that symphony. I have the Inbal 5th but own many others that would rank ahead of it.
newbee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,093 posts 01-11-2005 at 03:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Slightly off topic, but since Megasam mentioned Bernstein, the one Bernstein performance that I consistently go back to is his live M9 with the Berliner Philharmoniker (1979). This is one of the most exciting M9 I have in my collection and totally unlike his Vienna performance (also on DG) or his NYPO series. If you have never heard it, try to do so.
gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,021 posts 01-11-2005 at 06:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Actually Bernstein's live 9th is one of the best performances of this piece. IMO, etc.