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The first Haydn set I have listened to from a large number of remastered recordings on VOX from the Fine Arts Quartet and the Dekany Quartet. All were from the 1960's . 

The performance quality as well as the audio quality is very very good on this Op.64 session.

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On 3/30/2024 at 5:47 AM, Referentzhunter said:

Kubelik (same Zodiac sign as Mahler), Adler ... and Haitink more the less. I think Abbado (same Zodiac sign as Mahler too but haven't heard it). Search for Adler (Mahler's protégé, same Zodiac sign too) ! Mahler's music contains strong feelings.

I love Kubelik's M1 also. 

But my desert-island M1 is Jascha Horenstein's with the LSO on Unicorn.  :wub:

In this listener's opinion, Horenstein's M1 is even more compelling than his famous M3.

 

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2 minutes ago, HutchFan said:

I love Kubelik's M1 also. 

But my desert-island M1 is Jascha Horenstein's with the LSO on Unicorn.  :wub:

In this listener's opinion, Horenstein's M1 is even more compelling than his famous M3.

 

agree, Horenstein recordings are fine !

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7 minutes ago, HutchFan said:

I love Kubelik's M1 also. 

But my desert-island M1 is Jascha Horenstein's with the LSO on Unicorn.  :wub:

In this listener's opinion, Horenstein's M1 is even more compelling than his famous M3.

I believe a rather rarely mentioned Mahler 1 contender is Herbert Kegel whose performance  with  Dresdner Philharmonie from 1979 (released in 1981 on Eterna) mirrors in a passionate and colourful treatment .... and speaking about "left fielders", what about the "live" recording by Kyril Kondrashin and NDRSO @ Concertgebouw on March 7th, 1981 .... quite some choices ....

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Now dipping into this wonderful set:

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CD 6 - Schubert: Symphonies No. 8 "Unfinished" and No. 9 "The Great" 

Thrilling stuff.  

 

5 hours ago, soulpope said:

Great performances .... still the music of Berlioz remains somehow removed from my heart 🤔 ....

Oh how interesting.  Isn't it mysterious how we instantly click with some artists -- while others remain opaque, no matter how much we try!?

Berlioz was a composer for whom I had an almost immediate affinity.  I first heard Symphonie fantastique in college, and I've been captivated by his music ever since. 

 

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