“The Rückert Lieder” were an integral milestone on Gustav Mahler’s journey to his Fifth Symphony. In this episode we demonstrate the musical and philosophical connections.
Guests include:
• Thomas Hampson, Foremost Baritone & Opera Star
• Marilyn McCoy, Columbia University, New York
Music used in Episode 7. All titles used with permission.
Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor
By Gustav Mahler
Performed by the Cologne Gurzenich Orchestra, conducted by Markus Stenz
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Oehms Classics (OC650)
Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 6, Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt
By Gustav Mahler
Sung by Hanno Muller-Brachmann, accompanied by the Southwest German Radio Symphony, conducted by Michael Gielen
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SWR Classic (SWR19042CD)
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection”
By Gustav Mahler
Performed by the Cologne Gurzenich Orchestra, conducted by Markus Stenz
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Oehms Classics (OC647)
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection”: Urlicht
By Gustav Mahler
Sung by Cornelia Kallisch, accompanied by the Southwest German Radio Symphony, conducted by Michael Gielen
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SWR Classic (SWR19042CD)
“Ablösung im Summer” (“Changing of the Guard in Summer”)
By Gustav Mahler
Sung by Diana Damrau with Stephan Matthias Lademann, piano
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Profil (PH14018)
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor
By Gustav Mahler
Performed by the Cologne Gurzenich Orchestra, conducted by Markus Stenz
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Oehms Classics (OC648)
Symphony No. 4 in G Major: IV. Wir Geniessen Die Himmlischen Freuden. Sehr Behaglich
By Gustav Mahler
Sung by Chen Reiss with the Czech Philharmonic, conducted by Semyon Bychkov
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Pentatone (5186972)
Rückert Lieder
By Gustav Mahler
Sung by Christine Schäfer, accompanied by the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach
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Capriccio (C5101)
Rückert Lieder: Liebst du um Schönheit
By Gustav Mahler
Sung by Karen Cargill, accompanied by Simon Lepper
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Linn Records (CKD543)