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Re: Mahler 7 Chicago w/Boulez

Author: Gregory Smith ★2017
Date: 2010-11-01 05:57

http://video.pbs.org/video/1626498784/

edited to add -

No defense or "excuses" offered, just some observations to be considered.

1) Yes, much is lost in compressed recorded sound vs. live sound - production values both audio and visual also come into play.

2) Boulez has always tried to let the music speak for itself (both a strength and a weakness depending on one's perspective).

3) The 7th Symphony of Mahler is not the extroverted type compared to his other symphonies which, in context with the rest of his work, is not necessarily a weakness.

4) Many listeners, including very accomplished performers, will listen with their eyes rather than their ears.

Gregory Smith

Post Edited (2010-11-01 08:56)

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