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London Symphony Orchestra|Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-9

Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-9

London Symphony Orchestra and Valery Gergiev

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The potent personal charisma of Valery Gergiev is obviously well-suited to powerhouse classics, and nowhere are his bigger-than-life expressions better suited than in the symphonies of Gustav Mahler, which the London Symphony Orchestra released as separate SACDs on its LSO Live label between 2008 and 2011. The nine completed symphonies and the Adagio from the unfinished Tenth receive intense, committed readings, and the music is handled for the most part with great clarity of details and heightened emotions, which work in Mahler's technically demanding and psychologically complex scores. Gergiev is at his best in his performances of the Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth, where the hypercharged atmosphere of the music matches his fiery temperament wonderfully. Less successful, though admirable in many ways, are the recordings of the First, Second, and Fifth, which are driven and volatile where they need to be, but sufficiently relaxed in their slow movements to show Gergiev's flexibility. However, this set has some low points that might put it further down on the wishlist for some collectors. The underwhelming renditions of the Third, Fourth, and Eighth will disappoint hardcore Mahlerians, largely because Gergiev seems to have little sympathy for their subject matter, and the weak sound of the Eighth in particular is enough to make most listeners seek alternative recordings. On the whole, though, this is one of the more compelling cycles to emerge in the new century, and it demands a fair hearing, despite its unevenness.

© TiVo

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Symphony No. 1 (Gustav Mahler)

1
I. Langsam. Schleppen
Valery Gergiev
00:14:40

Gustav Mahler, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

2
II. Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell
Valery Gergiev
00:08:14

Gustav Mahler, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

3
III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
Valery Gergiev
00:10:32

Gustav Mahler, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

4
IV. Sturmisch bewegt
Valery Gergiev
00:19:15

Gustav Mahler, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

5
Symphony No. 10: Adagio
Valery Gergiev
00:22:16

Gustav Mahler, Composer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

DISC 2

Symphony No. 2 (Gustav Mahler)

1
I. Allegro maestoso
Valery Gergiev
00:21:51

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

2
II. Andante Moderato
Valery Gergiev
00:10:07

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

3
III. In Ruhig Fliessender Bewegung
Valery Gergiev
00:09:23

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

4
IV. Urlicht. Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht
Valery Gergiev
00:04:38

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Zlata Bulycheva, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

5
V. Im Tempo Des Scherzo
Valery Gergiev
00:31:43

Elena Mosuc, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Zlata Bulycheva, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

DISC 3

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, Pt. I (Gustav Mahler)

1
I. Kräftig. Entschieden
Valery Gergiev
00:32:26

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

DISC 4

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, Pt. II (Gustav Mahler)

1
II. Tempo di menuetto. Grazioso
Valery Gergiev
00:09:43

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

2
III. Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast
Valery Gergiev
00:17:20

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

3
IV. Sehr langsam. Misterioso
Valery Gergiev
00:08:35

Anna Larsson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

4
V. Lustig im Tempo und keck im Ausdruck
Valery Gergiev
00:03:51

Anna Larsson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Tiffin Boys' Choir, Choir, MainArtist

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

5
VI. Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden
Valery Gergiev
00:20:25

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

DISC 5

Symphony No. 4 (Gustav Mahler)

1
I. Bedächtig. Nicht Eilen
Valery Gergiev
00:16:10

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

2
II. In gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast
Valery Gergiev
00:09:51

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

3
III. Ruhewoll
Valery Gergiev
00:18:50

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

4
IV. Sehr behaglich
Valery Gergiev
00:10:01

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Laura Claycomb, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

DISC 6

Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor (Gustav Mahler)

1
I. Trauermarsch
Valery Gergiev
00:13:20

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - G. Schirmer, Inc., MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

2
II. Stürmisch bewegt, mit größter Vehemenz
Valery Gergiev
00:14:44

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - G. Schirmer, Inc., MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

3
III. Scherzo
Valery Gergiev
00:17:27

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - G. Schirmer, Inc., MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

4
IV. Adagietto
Valery Gergiev
00:10:34

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - G. Schirmer, Inc., MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

5
V. Rondo. Finale
Valery Gergiev
00:14:43

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - G. Schirmer, Inc., MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

DISC 7

Symphony No. 6 (Gustav Mahler)

1
I. Allegro energico, ma non troppo
Valery Gergiev
00:22:01

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Edition Peters, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

2
II. Andante moderato
Valery Gergiev
00:13:53

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Edition Peters, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

3
III. Scherzo. Wuchtig
Valery Gergiev
00:12:34

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Edition Peters, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

4
IV. Finale. Allegro moderato
Valery Gergiev
00:28:47

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Edition Peters, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

DISC 8

Symphony No. 7 in E Minor (Gustav Mahler)

1
I. Langsam (Adagio) - Allegro con fuoco
Valery Gergiev
00:20:51

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

2
II. Nachtmusik. Allegro moderato
Valery Gergiev
00:13:48

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

3
III. Scherzo. Schattenhaft
Valery Gergiev
00:09:12

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

4
IV. Nachtmusik. Andante amoroso
Valery Gergiev
00:11:51

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

5
V. Rondo-Finale. Allegro ordinario - Allegro moderato ma energico
Valery Gergiev
00:16:13

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Boosey & Hawkes, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

DISC 9

Symphony No. 8, Pt. I (Gustav Mahler)

1
I. Veni, creator spiritus
Valery Gergiev
00:01:27

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Choral Arts Society of Washington, Choir, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

2
II. Imple superna gratia
Valery Gergiev
00:03:55

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Alexey markov, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lilli Paasikivi, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Zlata Bulycheva, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Sergey Semishkur, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ailish Tynan, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Viktoria Yastrebova, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

3
III. Infirma nostri corporis
Valery Gergiev
00:06:12

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Alexey markov, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lilli Paasikivi, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Zlata Bulycheva, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Sergey Semishkur, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ailish Tynan, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Viktoria Yastrebova, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

4
IV. Accende lumen sensibus
Valery Gergiev
00:04:44

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Alexey markov, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lilli Paasikivi, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Zlata Bulycheva, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Sergey Semishkur, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ailish Tynan, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Viktoria Yastrebova, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

5
V. Veni, creator spiritus
Valery Gergiev
00:03:47

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Alexey markov, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lilli Paasikivi, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Zlata Bulycheva, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Sergey Semishkur, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ailish Tynan, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Viktoria Yastrebova, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

6
VI. Gloria Patri Domino
Valery Gergiev
00:02:52

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Alexey markov, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lilli Paasikivi, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Zlata Bulycheva, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Sergey Semishkur, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ailish Tynan, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Viktoria Yastrebova, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

Symphony No. 8, Pt. II (Gustav Mahler)

7
I. Poco adagio
Valery Gergiev
00:12:30

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Choral Arts Society of Washington, Choir, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

8
II. Ewiger Wonnerbrand
Valery Gergiev
00:01:34

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Alexey markov, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

9
III. Wie Felsenabgrund mir zu Fussen
Valery Gergiev
00:04:30

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Evgeny Nikitin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

10
IV. Gerettet ist das edle Glied
Valery Gergiev
00:03:08

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Choral Arts Society Washington, Choir, MainArtist - Choir of Eltham College, Choir, MainArtist

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

11
V. Uns bleibt ein Erdenrest
Valery Gergiev
00:02:48

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Lilli Paasikivi, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Choral Arts Society Washington, Choir, MainArtist - Sergey Semishkur, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Choir of Eltham College, Choir, MainArtist

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

12
VI. Hochste Herrscherin der Welt!
Valery Gergiev
00:04:02

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Choral Arts Society of Washington, Choir, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Sergey Semishkur, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

13
VII. Dir, der Unberuhrbaren
Valery Gergiev
00:03:37

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Choral Arts Society of Washington, Choir, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Ailish Tynan, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

14
VIII. Bei der Liebe, die den Fussen
Valery Gergiev
00:05:01

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Lilli Paasikivi, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Zlata Bulycheva, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Viktoria Yastrebova, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

15
IX. Neige, neige, du Ohnegleiche
Valery Gergiev
00:04:12

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Choral Arts Society of Washington, Choir, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Choir of Eltham College, Choir, MainArtist - Ailish Tynan, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

16
X. Komm! Hebe dich zu hohern Spharen!
Valery Gergiev
00:01:10

Gustav Mahler, Composer - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Valery Gergiev, Conductor, MainArtist - Choral Arts Society of Washington, Choir, MainArtist - London Symphony Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Universal Edition, MusicPublisher - Liudmila Dudinova, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd 2012 London Symphony Orchestra Ltd

Album review

The potent personal charisma of Valery Gergiev is obviously well-suited to powerhouse classics, and nowhere are his bigger-than-life expressions better suited than in the symphonies of Gustav Mahler, which the London Symphony Orchestra released as separate SACDs on its LSO Live label between 2008 and 2011. The nine completed symphonies and the Adagio from the unfinished Tenth receive intense, committed readings, and the music is handled for the most part with great clarity of details and heightened emotions, which work in Mahler's technically demanding and psychologically complex scores. Gergiev is at his best in his performances of the Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth, where the hypercharged atmosphere of the music matches his fiery temperament wonderfully. Less successful, though admirable in many ways, are the recordings of the First, Second, and Fifth, which are driven and volatile where they need to be, but sufficiently relaxed in their slow movements to show Gergiev's flexibility. However, this set has some low points that might put it further down on the wishlist for some collectors. The underwhelming renditions of the Third, Fourth, and Eighth will disappoint hardcore Mahlerians, largely because Gergiev seems to have little sympathy for their subject matter, and the weak sound of the Eighth in particular is enough to make most listeners seek alternative recordings. On the whole, though, this is one of the more compelling cycles to emerge in the new century, and it demands a fair hearing, despite its unevenness.

© TiVo

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