Mahler: Symphony No. 2 / Haitink

Chicago Symphony; Bernard Haitink

Gramophone Editor's Choice - February 2010
Wholenote Discoveries - December 2009
The Chicago Orchestra continues its ongoing Mahler cycle with an outstanding performance recorded live earlier this year presented here on 2 CD/SACD discs. This is not an angst-ridden performance but a well considered interpretation from a Mahler conductor who has performed this work countless times and has already two performances in the catalogue. This is one of the very greatest orchestras and their playing is outstanding by any standards. Again, the recording itself is state-of-the-art, dynamic with breathtaking three dimensional perspectives that transports listeners to the best seats in Symphony Hall. Bruce Surtees

Price: $35.98