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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This set is revelatory. Just listen to the famous Adagietto from the Fifth. How bloated and pretentious Bernstein sounds beside it. Only Barbirolli and Walter match the level of intensity of Solti, and his has the supreme advantage of the Chicago Symphony at its peak of perfection. I am beginning to think after listening to this, the Brahms and the Beethoven cycles, that under Solti they might well have been the finest orchestra ever, and that includes the Berlin band.
Indeed,the playing in every symphony is little short of miraculous and as for the interpretations they rescue this composer from an undeserved reputation as a self-indugent neurotic.
Whatever other versions of the complete symphonies you possess (I have Rattle and Neumann) Solti's cycle is unique in its elemental power and unsurpassed in terms of playing.
Indeed,the playing in every symphony is little short of miraculous and as for the interpretations they rescue this composer from an undeserved reputation as a self-indugent neurotic.
Whatever other versions of the complete symphonies you possess (I have Rattle and Neumann) Solti's cycle is unique in its elemental power and unsurpassed in terms of playing.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I was introduced to Mahler in the late 70's by the earlier recordings in this set. I remember no.s 5,6 and 7 being available in a box set of LPs but however cheaply Faringdon records sold it for I put off buying them in case there was a better recording. Nearly 30 years later, there still is no better recording available and Amazon are selling all 9 on CD for £25! All the performances are breathtaking. The Chicago are simply brilliant, definitely a cut above all the rest. Solti is magnificent and one feels every second of pleasure and anguish in each work. The brass are the best in the world. Thanks, Garry, for introducing me to the most sublime musical experiences I could possibly imagine.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This set is a ridiculous, outrageous bargain. One of the absolute best Mahler cycles that wouldn't be too expensive if 3 times this price. One of the greatest Wagner/Mahler interpreters of the 20th century, coupled with suberb playing and excellent sound.
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the original and best
First things first. not all the complete mahler's are proper cycles. Solti's is a compplete cycle, with the same orchestra and singers such as Heather Harper. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. J. Hawley
Solti box set is the one to own.
Mahler mentioned that he wanted his symphonies conducted fast. He stated that he was frightened that after his death conductors would use slow tempos. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ultrarunner
Mahler Symphonies Solti Complete
Overall pleased -great recordings - but a couple of reservations.
Symphonies 2,3,7,8,9 all split over 2CDs - I guess this is unavoidable due to length, but a pity... Read more
Symphonies 2,3,7,8,9 all split over 2CDs - I guess this is unavoidable due to length, but a pity... Read more
Published 12 months ago by rudolfthered
Very pleased. A good buy.
This is a very good buy as it has good quality performances of all the symphonies. It's my opinion that the 'Reserection'No 3 is not as good as the Bernstein recording, but it's... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by M. EDWARDS
Solti:Mahler CSO
As a kid I had the cassette recordings of the 2nd & 5th symphonies recorded in 1983. They are mind blowing. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2008 by Mr. James R. Sykes
Outstanding performances
I bought this set long ago, and I kept listening to it over and over again through the years. I'm listening now to the Kubelik set, and sir Georg is winning the match by far. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2008 by Enrique Ovidio Carro Rey
Most Rewarding Complete Set!
Solti's Mahler complete cycle, as well as Kubelik's classic complete set, is a must for any Mahler fans! Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2007 by Scriabinmahler
Mahler vs Shostakovich
I do not want to disrespect sir Solti but. I could not disagree more with my previous reviewers.
The playing is impeccable. The orchestra is Fantastic, that is for sure. Read more
The playing is impeccable. The orchestra is Fantastic, that is for sure. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2007 by Gunnarsson
Live performances are now (mostly) diappointing after listening to...
I completely agree with the last reviewer when he says that going to a live performance of these symphonies can be disappointing as these recordings are so good. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2006 by Mr. K. P. Rogers
Fantastic!
There are so many box set complete recordings of the Mahler Symphonies choosing between them is a daunting and bewildering task. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2004
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