Sym 1/3: Gustav Mahler, Erich Leinsdorf, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Shirley Verrett: Amazon.ca: Music

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Disc: 1
1. Symphony No. 3 In D Minor: Kraftig Entschieden
2. Symphony No. 3 In D Minor: Tempo di Menuetto. Sehr maessig
3. Symphony No. 3 In D Minor: Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast
4. Symphony No. 3 In D Minor: Sehr langsam. Misterioso
5. Symphony No. 3 In D Minor: Lustig im Tempo und keck im Ausdruck
Disc: 2
1. Symphony No.3 in D Minor: Langsam. Rubevoll. Empfunden
2. Symphony No.1 In D ('Titan'): Langsam. Schleppend
3. Symphony No.1 In D ('Titan'): Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell
4. Symphony No.1 In D ('Titan'): Feierlich und gamessen, ohne zu schleppen
5. Symphony No.1 In D ('Titan'): Sturmisch bewegt

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Symphony No. 3 in D minor
Composed by Gustav Mahler
Performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra
with Shirley Verrett
Conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
Symphony No. 1 in D major ("Titan")
Composed by Gustav Mahler
Performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Erich Leinsdorf

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, Jun 10 2004

By	Glen A. Gill (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews

I have long waited for these to be issued on CD and finally the best is here. A First with a forward momentum not found in any other recording. A performance that has always knocked my socks off. The Third, also, does not belabor the point. Another reviewer referred to the Third's finale being too fast. He should read the score. The Finale is perfectly paced and coherent in Leinsdorf's hands. And then there is Shirley Verret. A great mezzo whose performances I remember when I was a kid during the 60's when my mother took me to the opera. No single person does all of Mahler perfectly, but if you are looking to add Mahler's First and Third to your library, you cannot do better than Leinsdorf.

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5.0 out of 5 stars highest recommendation, Mar 18 2004

By	John C. Leopold "JL" (colorado springs, co United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For those who wish to acquire a great performance of both of these symphonies you cannot go wrong with this set. Even though the performances were from the 60s the sound is as good or surpasses modern recordings. The performance of the first surpasses even Boulez with the Chicago Symphony. The only drawback is the need to straighten out pictures on the wall. Markevich's performance of the first with the Leipzig orchestra is also in this class. Also Bernstein.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mahler As Mahler, Nov 14 2002

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It's nice on occasion to come across Mahler performances that do not beat the music to death. Leinsdorf has the sense to realize that Mahler knew what he was doing in his scores and did not need excessive prodding. He allows the music to breathe instead of making it breathless and the result is that one is not paying attention to effects but to the music. To be sure there is no lack of excitement when called for but it is finely balanced with the sense that there is more here than loud climaxes. Leinsdorf made several other fine Mahler recordings for RCA but except for this one and a very fine 5th they still sit in the vault. Hopefully more to follow.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! (Ditto)
I agree that the Mahler 3 is fabulous and, for my money, the Mahler 1 is just as good if not better. Read more

Published on Nov 30 2001 by T. Beers

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite simply the best all round Mahler Three
Although the No.1 in this set is not all that competitive since it has to be compared to the definitive Walter New York Phil. version as well as Solti LSO etc. Read more

Published on Dec 20 2000 by R. Ball

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the great Mahler recordings
I had not heard Leinsdorf's recording of the 1st symphony before I bought this set. The 3rd was the recording I had treasured for years. Read more

Published on Sep 19 2000 by Robert J. Cruce

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Recording
I must say I was a bit surprised at the great quality of this recording. No other recording from this era has the technical virtuosity, the sound quality, or the simple musicality... Read more

Published on Jun 14 2000