Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'

Gustav Mahler

1975

Gil's first recommendation. 'A sonic spectacular... Wonderful sounding Decca recording. You get all the drama here.'

1962 Studio recording

The power 'builds more patiently.' It has 'a grit and a relentlessness to it.'

1965 Live recording

Gil thinks this is 'even better than the studio performance.' It 'sounds pretty good' and has 'an extra excitement.'

1951

'A little bit more quick and incisive' but with limited sound.

c. 1980s

'More patient... takes a more introspective approach... but still powerful in its own way.' Wonderful digital sound.

1970 Live recording

Gil's 'Mahler second of choice.' Despite 'noisy' sound, 'Barbirolli just... brings home all the emotions... a really draining experience.'

1958

'A really unique conductor... an iconoclast.' Worth seeking out for the 'excitement that he brought to it.'

1957 Live recording

Gil feels this 'shows Walter at his best, at his most inspired... had this spiritual quality.' Recommends it over the popular Sony studio recording.