Mahler Symphony No. 2 Bernstein Hendricks Ludwig Live DGG Digital Pristine
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Among the most coveted of all now very rare, late vinyl recordings of the majestic early Mahler symphonies. This is Leonard Bernstein's valedictory live performance of the glorious Mahler 2nd Symphony with a near-perfect vocal ensemble featuring the dedicated Mahler specialists Barbara Hendricks and Christa Ludwig. Highest quality DGG Digital sonics capture every awesome, thrilling moment of Mahler's emerging symphonic, vocal, and choral mastery. Omnibus Guide deems this the essential performance asserting: "Bernstein's long-lined account, detailed and emotionally involved, storms heaven like no other. Christa Ludwig's heart-achingly slow performance of the vocal fourth movement evinces a rare commitment and the conductor shapes the performance with a profound depth of feeling." All too, too true! Symphonic mastery on vinyl that simply must be heard to be believed. Under bright light, disks, commercialized 1988, appear pristine retaining high-gloss vinyl appearance on all sides and with no visible imperfections at all. (Play grading happily provided upon request.) First Edition dated 1988, First German Pressings. Stout cardboard box is easily near-mint, still glossy, all seams intact. Interior liner notes and vocal texts contained in CD-scale pamphlet, as typically included in DGG vinyl issues of this era (see photo). Inside plastic-lined paper sleeves for both disks. Simply an absolutely essential addition to any serious classical collection on vinyl. Please note slightly higher USPS Media Mail shipping cost for safest, well-packed transport of this larger item.
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