Have to say (completely unrelated to this video’s topic), that I owe you a debt of gratitude. My wife thinks I have classical music album addiction, which I absolutely do. But since showing her your videos - especially where your shelves and collection are on display - she’s ceased her complaining about my collection!
I've got several cabinets of CDs, which has been a source of domestic friction in its own right. All I can say is, thank goodness for downloads, or there'd be a helluva lot more!
Mehta has his fair share of critics, but I think his work with LA Phil (and often other ensembles like Israel) was excellent. He is praiseworthy for many of the other reasons you mentioned: flexible collegiality and breadth of repertoire well beyond the standard Austro-German fare. My problem is distinguishing between the various big boxes accredited to the same maestros; they collapse into each other in my feeble mind. This sounds like a very worthy set of recordings that stands up well to whatever other Mehta compilations are out there. I tend toward symphonic cycles rather than maestro boxes, but I may just make an exception here.
This may not be directly related to your post but living as I do in South India, I will always be grateful to the trip to India Mehta made with the NYPO in 1983 ( Candide overture, Beethoven C minor concerto, Brahms 4 ) as the live t v broadcast instilled a life long love for Western Classical music in me. Have followed his career closely after that ( New York Times, Gramophone magazine etc). The 2 Beethoven piano concerto cycles he made with Radu Lupu and Vladimir Ashkenazy are pretty special,imho. Have watched him ` live ' only once unfortunately. Mr. Hurwitz, I would be interested in your thoughts on him as a conductor ( not his recordings ) if you have watched him live in concert. Any special memories of his concerts ?
Thanks for wring. I have seen him live many tmes both in NY and in Tel Aviv. I have no special memories other than to say that I was never disappointed.
I attended seven live concerts with Mehta conducting in the late 80s, 90s and I'm not sure if any were in this century. Twice he and the orchestra brought me to tears (Mahler 1 and Symphonie Fantastique). He has an electric quality when conducting. The conductor who comes the closest from among those who I have seen live is Gustavo Dudamel. This box is a no brainer for me. Anything with performances by the Three Mamarrachos (ad nauseam) should be avoided. The Sony box will probably be more appealing to me.
Some years ago, after listening to Mehta's wonderful Harold, I decided to buy his NYPO Fantastique which is technically good but rather middle-of-the-road. Since I wanted his take on the symphony, I should have opted for the Teldec one.
Most folk can name the One, two or even three Tenors. Ask them who conducted the orchestra, a gormless look inevitably happens. I have plenty of time for Mehta. Some of his recording are as good as anything else out there.
Yes, in that it’s not THE 3 Tenors concert. No doubt this 1994 concert sold far fewer units than the original concert. Consumers considering this Mehta box might see the inclusion of the 1994 concert as a plus, rather than believing they would be duplicating the Decca version that they most likely already own. Just being accurate. 🙂
It’s important to point out that the included Three Tenors concert is NOT the Decca version from 1990 that sold 13-million+ units. It’s actually the 1994 concert from Dodger Stadium in LA.
There's a high risk of defective discs in this. I got a lemon: two tracs on disc 14 (Paganinni) full of sips, blips, and gaps. Exchanged it for a new one. Same problem. Nobody at warner replies to emails. Stay away.
Have to say (completely unrelated to this video’s topic), that I owe you a debt of gratitude. My wife thinks I have classical music album addiction, which I absolutely do. But since showing her your videos - especially where your shelves and collection are on display - she’s ceased her complaining about my collection!
Ah, the magic of video!
I've got several cabinets of CDs, which has been a source of domestic friction in its own right. All I can say is, thank goodness for downloads, or there'd be a helluva lot more!
He has his own store. Absolutely unbelievable collection!
Not too familiar with this conductor's work, but you've Mehta believer of me.
Mehta has his fair share of critics, but I think his work with LA Phil (and often other ensembles like Israel) was excellent. He is praiseworthy for many of the other reasons you mentioned: flexible collegiality and breadth of repertoire well beyond the standard Austro-German fare. My problem is distinguishing between the various big boxes accredited to the same maestros; they collapse into each other in my feeble mind. This sounds like a very worthy set of recordings that stands up well to whatever other Mehta compilations are out there. I tend toward symphonic cycles rather than maestro boxes, but I may just make an exception here.
This may not be directly related to your post but living as I do in South India, I will always be grateful to the trip to India Mehta made with the NYPO in 1983 ( Candide overture, Beethoven C minor concerto, Brahms 4 ) as the live t v broadcast instilled a life long love for Western Classical music in me. Have followed his career closely after that ( New York Times, Gramophone magazine etc). The 2 Beethoven piano concerto cycles he made with Radu Lupu and Vladimir Ashkenazy are pretty special,imho. Have watched him ` live ' only once unfortunately. Mr. Hurwitz, I would be interested in your thoughts on him as a conductor ( not his recordings ) if you have watched him live in concert. Any special memories of his concerts ?
Thanks for wring. I have seen him live many tmes both in NY and in Tel Aviv. I have no special memories other than to say that I was never disappointed.
I attended seven live concerts with Mehta conducting in the late 80s, 90s and I'm not sure if any were in this century. Twice he and the orchestra brought me to tears (Mahler 1 and Symphonie Fantastique). He has an electric quality when conducting. The conductor who comes the closest from among those who I have seen live is Gustavo Dudamel.
This box is a no brainer for me. Anything with performances by the Three Mamarrachos (ad nauseam) should be avoided. The Sony box will probably be more appealing to me.
Some years ago, after listening to Mehta's wonderful Harold, I decided to buy his NYPO Fantastique which is technically good but rather middle-of-the-road. Since I wanted his take on the symphony, I should have opted for the Teldec one.
Most folk can name the One, two or even three Tenors. Ask them who conducted the orchestra, a gormless look inevitably happens. I have plenty of time for Mehta. Some of his recording are as good as anything else out there.
Yes, in that it’s not THE 3 Tenors concert. No doubt this 1994 concert sold far fewer units than the original concert. Consumers considering this Mehta box might see the inclusion of the 1994 concert as a plus, rather than believing they would be duplicating the Decca version that they most likely already own.
Just being accurate. 🙂
Mehta had an Indian summer LOL
Caught that one, eh?
It’s important to point out that the included Three Tenors concert is NOT the Decca version from 1990 that sold 13-million+ units. It’s actually the 1994 concert from Dodger Stadium in LA.
Important?
There's a high risk of defective discs in this. I got a lemon: two tracs on disc 14 (Paganinni) full of sips, blips, and gaps. Exchanged it for a new one. Same problem. Nobody at warner replies to emails. Stay away.
Mine was fine.