Though Mahler’s seventh symphony is not programmed as often as his others, it is nonetheless a masterclass in orchestration. An unusual tenor horn solo quickly gives way to triple dynamics and instruments pushed to the extremes of their range. Gustavo Dudamel leads the New York Philharmonic in the difficult yet captivating Symphony No. 7 by Gustav Mahler.
Mahler Symphony No. 7

Gustavo Dudamel (Photo: Stephan Rabold)
Playlist
Mahler: Symphony No. 7
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

