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Symphony 5
Mahler, Mehta, Nyp
Symphony 5
Genre: Classical
 
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Zubin Mehta's Mahler has always been underrated, and this performance is no exception. It's true that the finale may not be the last word in physical excitement, but it's so well played--and superbly recorded--that few wil...  more »

     
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All Artists: Mahler, Mehta, Nyp
Title: Symphony 5
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: 6/25/1991
Genre: Classical
Style: Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 022924615221

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Amazon.com
Zubin Mehta's Mahler has always been underrated, and this performance is no exception. It's true that the finale may not be the last word in physical excitement, but it's so well played--and superbly recorded--that few will complain. In fact, it features the most spectacular work from the brass section that you'll likely ever hear in this music. Give it a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised. --David Hurwitz
 

CD Reviews

An Excellent Choice
127 | Michigan | 10/19/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The CD bin for Mahler's 5th Symphony is usually very large and it can be tough to make a good selection from so many choices. That said, this recording is one that can be chosen with confidence. The brass playing in the first movement is thrilling without being overdone. Phil Smith's opening solo is the best I've heard, Joe Alessi's trombones are rock-solid throughout, and in short I would buy this one for the brass alone.The string sound, especially in the 4th movement, is full and beautiful. Mehta may be criticized for not being the most "romantic" conductor of his day, but I can't find anything wrong with his handling of this piece. The recording quality is excellent throughout, as well. Look no further than this CD for an outstanding Mahler 5th ."
Agree with Amazon.com reviewer
Jason Amsden | Boston, MA United States | 01/03/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I agree that this performance is a well kept secret in the host of Mahler 5 recordings. The brass section does an incredible job in all the movements. The performance does not deserve 5 stars because Zubin Mehta's interpretation lacks some of the intense emotion that I think is necessary in this peice. For example, in the first movement, the trumpet doesen't make as much of the double dotted figure as I would. Also, after the fanfare, I would put more rubato in the string melody."
Definitive
127 | 05/21/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This recording proves once and for all, that this orchestra's brass section is the finest of its kind. One after the other, the principals countless exposed passages are flawlessly executed. (Principal Hornist Philip Meyers does an exceptional job with the scherzo) FF Tutti sections are massive and appropriate, while intonation never seems to suffer. Truly a model recording for the aspiring orchestral brass instrumentalist."