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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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essential,
By Baker Sefton Peeples (Santa Cruz, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mahler: Symphony No. 4; 5 Lieder (Audio CD)
This is the best recording of Mahler 4 I have ever heard, though I hated it at first. I can't believe how focused Klemperer's vision can be frowned upon for after repeated listenings, I was stunned at how great this performance was. Listen to the first movement and how Klemperer enjoys the music so much. He also holds the music in suspense until the spine-tingling moment when the trumpets utter a reference to his fifth symphony. The second movement is ghostly and well molded, especially the trio section. Rubato and string portamento is very tasteful and can be done without the gross exaggerations of people like Bernstein, the "mahler expert." Klemperer actually knew Mahler and could be trusted to please Mahler with any interpretation he took. The third movement is more flowing than most, which means that he can take time when he needs to to make the music more effective. The last movement is very well sung by Schwarzkopf, always interesting with the text. Klemperer accompanies her well. The bonus songs sung by Christa Ludwig only further emphasize the greatness of this CD and Klemperer's Mahler recordings.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Wonderful Conducting,
By Virginia Opera Fan (Falls Church, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mahler: Symphony No. 4; 5 Lieder (Audio CD)
Klemperer's conducting and the orchestra's execution are the prime reasons for acquiring this recording of the Mahler Fourth. About Schwarzkopf's singing in the finale, I have reservations. To place those reservations in context, let me say that I regard her as one of the great singers of the 20th century and possess virtually all of her studio discography and many concert performances. Unfortunately, I don't think Mahler's child vision of heaven played to her strengths. Mahler instructs the soloist to sing without a hint of parody. Simplicity in this music isn't Dame Elisabeth's strong suit with her constantly shifting colors and coy emphases. Her sophisticated style just doesn't work well in this context. She's the sort of kid who should be seen and not heard. It doesn't help that she seems somewhat out of sorts vocally and comes dangerously close to the vocal wobble that was so anathema to her and Walter Legge. So, with apologies to the shade of a beloved singer, this one is compromised by the vocal performance.About the Ludwig/Klemperer lieder, I have no reservations whatever.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
very generous for the price,
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This review is from: Mahler: Symphony No. 4; 5 Lieder (Audio CD)
This Mahler 4th has been in the catalogue for a long time and still remains competitive, due to the warm and deeply felt slow movement, the polished playing, and Schwarzkopf's contribution in the finale. The Philharmonia strings' timbre is very truthfully recorded, due in no small part to the balancing of Walter Legge. The Lieder make a very apt and substantial bonus and Christa Ludwig's performances are no less recommendable. Fine documentation, recommended at medium price.
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