Episode 3
Mahler's relationship with Vienna begins to chill, as he finds himself a victim of anti-Semitism and targeted by critics of his operatic ambitions. But through his mightiest of symphonies he also draws closer than ever to his young wife Alma. With Donald Macleod.
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Alma Mahler-Werfel
Laue Sommernacht
Performer: Iris Vermillion (mezzo-soprano), Cord Garben (piano)
- CPO 9994552.
- 3.
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Gustav Mahler
Das Klagende Lied (2nd mvt)
Performer: Marina Shaguch (soprano), Michelle DeYoung (mezzo-soprano), Thomas Moser (tenor), San Francisco Symphony Chorus, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor)
- RCA 09026 68599 2.
- 2.
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Gustav Mahler
Ruckert Lieder: Ich bin der Welt abghanden gekommen
Performer: Stephan Genz (baritone), Roger Vignoles (piano)
- HYPERION CDA 67392.
- 16.
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony no 8 (Part 1)
Performer: Soloists, City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Youth Chorus, Toronto Children’s Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)
- EMI 5579452.
- 1 to 8.
Broadcast
- Wed 1 Jun 201112:00BBC Radio 3
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