Episode 5
Donald charts Mahler's final turbulent years, beginning with part of a BBC radio programme which Alma Mahler kept away from public ears for many years after her husband's death.
No wonder Mahler turned to Sigmund Freud for help - his wife's infidelity was laid bare and his health was deteriorating. Donald Macleod charts Mahler's final turbulent years, beginning with part of a BBC radio programme which Alma Mahler kept away from public ears for many years after her husband's death.
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Alma Mahler-Werfel
In meines Vaters Garten
Performer: Iris Vermillion (mezzo-soprano), Cord Garben (piano)
- CPO 9994552.
- 2.
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Alma Mahler-Werfel
Ekstasse
Performer: Christian Elsner (tenor), Cord Garben (piano)
- CPO 9994552.
- 11.
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony no.10 compl Cooke 4th mvt
Performer: BBC Philharmonic, Gianandrea Noseda (conductor)
- CHANDOS CHAN 10456.
- 4.
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony no.9 – Finale (Adagio)
Performer: Berlin Philharmonic, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)
- EMI 5012282 CD2.
- 2.
Broadcast
- Fri 3 Jun 201112:00BBC Radio 3
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