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Originally Posted by Jimi Michiel  Matt,
This is a great point. I still am not enchanted by many of the recordings I have of the NYP since Phil Smith got his principal gig, if this performance was done while he was still under review for tenure, it might explain his incredibly conservative approach to phrasing, articulation and dynamics.
-Jimi |
Have you ever heard the NY Phil live? Recordings are not the best way to cast judgement, but one recording that you should check out is Mahler 5 with Mehta. Have you been listening to the weekly online broadcasts? I know of a good ear doctor to clean out all the wax before you listen.....
J