Mahler Symphony No 4 Synfrancisco Symphony Michael Tilson Thomas 2003 Lossless New High Quality (HD)

Highly recommended. This is not the grittiest or most neurotic Mahler, but it is one of the most beautifully balanced, lyrical, and well-played recordings of Symphony No. 4. In lossless format, the audiophile qualities truly shine. It’s a perfect entry point for newcomers and a refreshing, sunshine-lit take for veterans.

note the "big, wide dynamic range" and excellent instrument placement. The use of Direct Stream Digital (DSD) Highly recommended

and recorded live in , is a cornerstone of their Grammy-winning Mahler cycle. Recording & Format Details In lossless format, the audiophile qualities truly shine

Hearing it in —on a proper system, in a quiet room—is as close as most of us will get to standing on the podium of Davies Symphony Hall in 2003. The use of Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and

Soprano Laura Claycomb provides the vocal finale with a sense of "fresh innocence," perfectly capturing the "boyish simplicity" Mahler intended for this folk-tune-inspired movement.