Since you are interested in Symphony No. 3 in D minor, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
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Mahler: Symphony No 1 London Symphony Orchestra, Valery Gergiev [ LSO Live SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Sep/2008 ] "a riveting performance … vital, reckless and thrilling …one of the most exciting things I've heard from the LSO" Independent on Sunday |
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Mahler: Symphony No 6 London Symphony Orchestra, Valery Gergiev [ LSO Live SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Apr/2008 ] 'Orchestra and conductor sounded not only well prepared but also totally in harmony. Every detail, every phrase had an irrefutable sweep and logic. That's something to be prized ... the music oozed tension' Financial Times (UK) |
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Symphony No 7 London Symphony Orchestra / Valery Gergiev [ LSO Live SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Sep/2008 ] BBC Music Magazine: Disc of the Month September 2008 - "Hand on heart, I can't think of another recording of this symphony that not only brings so many of its extraordinary features to life, but ultimately balances them so satisfyingly. Thoroughly... |
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Complete Symphonies (special price) London Symphony Orchestra / Valery Gergiev [ Decca / 4 CD Box Set - released 24/May/2006 ] Orchestral 1001 Classical Recordings you must hear before you die (1951-present) - "Throughout there is no doubting, or resisting, the deep wells of emotion plumbed in these performances." (Recording of the Month Gramophone June 2006) |