Episode 4
Mahler's relationship with his wife is dealt a hammer blow with the death of their daughter. Donald Macleod explores the emotional consequences, including a musical response of the deepest intensity.
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Gustav Mahler
Das Lied von der Erde: Der Trunkene im Frühling
Performer: Peter Schreier (tenor), Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Kurt Sanderling (conductor)
- BERLIN CLASSICS 0094022.
- 5.
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony no 9 Rondo
Performer: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons (conductor)
- SIMAX PSC1270 CD2.
- 3.
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Gustav Mahler
Das Lied von der Erde: Der Abschied
Performer: Waltraud Meier (mezzo-soprano), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim (conductor)
- ERATO 2292456242.
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- Thu 2 Jun 201112:00BBC Radio 3
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