Mahler, Gustav, Part I

September 13, 2021, 7:00 pm

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An Austrian composer who thought, “A symphony should be like the world: it must embrace everything.” With his ten-plus symphonies, Mahler’s world extended horizons beyond anything known to concert audiences. His vision stretched the boundaries of the orchestra, of the symphonic form and even this radio show! Join us for two full weeks on the symphonies of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911).

Playlist

Episode 1

Rott, Hans: Symphony in E Major (excerpts)
Cincinnati Philharmonia/ Samuel, Gerhard
Symphony in E Major
Helios 55140
1:16

Traditional: concertina
2:00

Rott, Hans: Symphony in E Major (excerpts)
Cincinnati Philharmonia/ Samuel, Gerhard
Symphony in E Major
Hyperion 55140
1:16

Rott, Hans: Symphony in E Major: Scherzo (excerpts)
Cincinnati Philharmonia/ Samuel, Gerhard
Symphony in E Major
Hyperian 55140
0:47

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, III. (excerpt)
New York Phil/ Walter, Bruno
Symphonies 1 & 2
Sony 64447
:26

Rott, Hans: Symphony in E Major (excerpts)
Cincinnati Philharmonia/ Samuel, Gerhard
Symphony in E Major
Hyperion 55140
2:16

Mahler, Gustav: Das Klagende Lied (excerpts)
Hallé Orch/ Nagano; Blochwitz, tenor; Hagegård, baritone
Das Klagende Lied
Elatus 927490162
7:57

Mahler, Gustav: Das Klagende Lied (excerpts)
Hallé Orch/ Nagano; Blochwitz, tenor; Hagegård, baritone
Das Klagende Lied
Elatus 927490162
1:04


Mahler, Gustav: Lieder Eines Fahrenden Geselle
Vienna Phil/ Bernstein; Hampson, baritone
Songs of the Wayfarer; Kindertotenlied
DG 431682
17:26

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 1, “Titan,” I. Langsam, schleppend
Columbia Symphony/ Walter, Bruno
Symphonies 1 & 2
Sony 64447
13:19

Episode 2

Mahler, Gustav: Lieder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen:
“Ging Heut Morgen Übers Feld”

Mahler, piano
Mahler Plays Mahler
Pickwick 101
2:51

Mahler, Gustav: Lieder und Gesänge: “Hans und Grete”
Kirchschlager, mezzo soprano; Deutsch, piano
Mahler, Korngold: Lieder
Sony 68344
2:09

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”, II. Scherzo
LPO/Tennstedt
Mahler: Complete Symphonies / Tennstedt, London Philharmonic
EMI 72941
7:45

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”, III.
LPO/Tennstedt
Mahler: Complete Symphonies / Tennstedt, London Philharmonic
EMI 72941
10:52

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”, IV. (excerpt)
LPO/Tennstedt
Mahler: Complete Symphonies / Tennstedt, London Philharmonic
EMI 72941
:08

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”, IV. (excerpt)
LPO/Tennstedt
Mahler: Complete Symphonies / Tennstedt, London Philharmonic
EMI 72941
:12

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”, IV. Finale
LPO/Tennstedt
Mahler: Complete Symphonies / Tennstedt, London Philharmonic
EMI 72941
19:16

Mahler, Gustav: “Ich Ging Mit Lust Durch Einen Grünen Wald”
Mahler, piano
Mahler Plays Mahler
Pickwick 101
1:42

Mahler, Gustav: “Ich Ging Mit Lust Durch Einen Grünen Wald”

Mahler, piano
Mahler Plays Mahler
Pickwick 101
3:14

Mahler, Gustav: “Ich Ging Mit Lust Durch Einen Grünen Wald”

Mahler, piano
Mahler Plays Mahler
Pickwick 101
2:08

Episode 3

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, III (excerpts)
New York Phil/ Walter, Bruno
Symphonies 1 & 2
Sony 64447
2:33

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, I.
Philharmonia Orch/ Klemperer
Symphony No. 2
EMI 67255
19:02

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, II
LSO/Stokowski William Mollach
The Mahler Broadcasts 1048 – 1982
BBC Legends 4136 NY Phil Special Edition Mahler Box Set
10:18

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, II “I (excerpts)
LSO/Stokowski William Mollach
The Mahler Broadcasts 1048 – 1982
BBC Legends 4136 NY Phil Special Edition Mahler Box Set
1:29

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, II “I Remember Mahler” Radio Interviews (excerpts)
LSO/Stokowski William Mollach
The Mahler Broadcasts 1048 – 1982
BBC Legends 4136 NY Phil Special Edition Mahler Box Set
:57

Mahler, Gustav: Des Knaben Wunderhor: “Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt”
LSO/Szell; Fischer Dieskau, baritone
Des Knaben Wunderhorn
EMI 67256
3:58

Walter, Bruno: NYPO broadcasts (excerpt)
LSO/Stokowski William, Mollach
The Mahler Broadcasts 1048 – 1982
NY Phil Special Edition Mahler Box Set
1:00

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, III & IV + V (excerpt)
NY Phil/Walter; Forrester, mezzo soprano
Bruno Walter Conducts Mahler Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”
Sony 6444714:56
15:20

Episode 4

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, excerpt + IV & V
NY Phil/Walter; Forrester, mezzo soprano; Cundari, soprano
Symphonies 1 & 2
Sony 64447
:33

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, excerpt + IV & V
NY Phil/Walter; Forrester, mezzo soprano; Cundari, soprano
Symphonies 1 & 2
Sony 64447
33:49

Mahler, Gustav: Lieder und Gesänge: “Ablösung im Sommer” 
Kirchschlager, mezzo soprano; Deutsch, piano
Mahler, Korngold: Lieder / Kirchschlager, Deutsch
Sony 68344
1:39

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 3, III.
New York Phil/ Bernstein
Symphony No. 3 / Ruckert Lieder / Kindertotenlieder
Sony 61831
17:54

Episode 5

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 3 in d minor, I, IV & V
NY Phil/Bernstein; Ludwig, mezzo soprano
Symphony No. 3 / Ruckert Lieder / Kindertotenlieder
Sony 61831
34:38

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 3 in d minor, I, IV & V
NY Phil/Bernstein; Ludwig, mezzo soprano
Symphony No. 3 / Ruckert Lieder / Kindertotenlieder
Sony 61831
13:33

Mahler, Gustav: Liedereines Fahrenden Gesellen;
“Wenn Mein Schatz Hochzeit Macht”

Columbia Symphony Orch/Walter; Miller, mezzo soprano
Symphonies 1 & 2
Sony 64447
4:03