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In Reply to: RE: First Fischer Mahler 3rd Rave Review. Fool me 4 times.... posted by jdaniel@jps.net on May 09, 2017 at 19:30:10
First, the sound quality (stereo) is awesome. It was a real test for my new Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier. Top to bottom frequency spectrum, left to right and front to back stereo imaging pin-point.
The last five movements performance-wise are stunning. I found them lively, intimate, moving and engaged. However, the first movement seemed to be a letdown. It's just too nice, too smooth, too rounded, too laid-back. Part of the problem may be that I learned the Mahler symphonies in the '60s with the Bernstein/NYPhil recordings which are a lot more animated and bombastic than anything around now.
Anyway, it's a keeper but not totally satisfying.
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Interesting.
It worries me that my reaction is the same as Mr. Lebrecht's. As I said in my post, I found the last five movements to be near-great, but the first movement was bland, careful, smooth, etc. Thanks for the link, though.
Thanks for the report. I'm relieved you liked the last movt. Hopefully Fischer doesn't rush the final chorale? Mahler asks for a little forward motion but many conductors press it too hard. Glorious stuff to rush.
As for the 1st movt, I actually thought it was rough and colorful by Fischer standards. I enjoyed it, but could have been influenced by sound.
I'll be downloading the 3rd and last movt tonight. If I like, I'll acquire the rest.
sorry, just kidding!
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