drarthurwells
Headphoneus Supremus
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Not just your favorite work of Mahler's, but the one recording that combines great Mahler with great conducting and great performing and great recorded sound.
When I listen to this work on my headphone system, lying on my recliner and closing my eyes, sinking into a semi-trance state, I immerse myself into the totally transparent sounds - not that the orchestra and chorus comes into my living room (doesn't happen with a headphone) but that I find myself in the symphony hall with nothing between the perfomance and myself. Can't do this with just any recording.
Not only is the sound quality great, Haitink conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker to perfection - revealing the many layers of subtle and delicate beauty, as well as moments of overwhelming majesty, of Mahler's symphony number 2.
I showed you mine - you show me yours.
When I listen to this work on my headphone system, lying on my recliner and closing my eyes, sinking into a semi-trance state, I immerse myself into the totally transparent sounds - not that the orchestra and chorus comes into my living room (doesn't happen with a headphone) but that I find myself in the symphony hall with nothing between the perfomance and myself. Can't do this with just any recording.
Not only is the sound quality great, Haitink conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker to perfection - revealing the many layers of subtle and delicate beauty, as well as moments of overwhelming majesty, of Mahler's symphony number 2.
I showed you mine - you show me yours.