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Mahler's Fifth Symphony

BBC Proms2014, Proms Plus Intro

Christopher Cook and Julian Johnson discuss Mahler's Fifth Symphony, with particular focus on the heartrending Adagietto and the composer's relationship with his wife Alma, for whom it was written.

20 minutes

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Wed 30 Jul 201420:15
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 5

    Conductor: Juanjo Mena. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

Credit

ComposerGustav Mahler

Broadcast

  • Wed 30 Jul 201420:15
    BBC Radio 3

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