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Zdenek Macal

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Matzal & the Czech Philharmonic / Mahler: Tragic (SACD)Matzal and the Czech Philharmonics performance of Mahlers Symphony No. 6, Tragic, is back as a 2-disc SACD hybrid set!The Mahler series by Maazel and the Czech Philharmonic first received rave reviews for Symphony No. 5 (OVCL00154), recorded at the concert marking Maazels appointment as music director of the Czech Philharmonic. The second release in the series, Symphony No. 3 (OVCL00219)which won the Grand Prize at the 2005 Record Academy Awardshas also received exceptionally high acclaim.This long-awaited third installment features Symphony No. 6, Tragic. For Maazel, who is known for his refined musical craftsmanship, this is an unusually powerful performance; the raw, intense expression in the final movementwhich disregards minor imperfectionsis particularly startling. The Czech Philharmonics string section, usually known for its velvety