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This was bought used as new, replacing a copy I somehow lost or got rid of. The CD was as advertised, like new. This is one of Leonard Bernstein's greatest performances, capturing the darkness into light of Mahler's 5th symphony perfectly, with beautiful playing by the Vienna Philharmonic. An essential disc for lovers of late romantic classical music.
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I'm going to make this brief. I despise all those critics out there who try to tear apart such a fantastic combo as Mahler/Bernstein on the grounds that Bernstein is "too involved." Of course he is involved! He is a Maestro with passion and an internal fire! If that's the way you like your Mahler, as I do, then you'll love this disc! I am sure that if Gustav himself could come back from the grave, he would love the way Leonard Bernstein reaches the heart and soul of one of his, or anybody's, greatest works. If you listen to all those alleged experts out there who tout you to competing efforts, you deserve less than the greatest! This is a disc that any self-respecting Mahlerian would die for. Get it and see for yourself!