Mahler’s Second Symphony begins with the funeral for the hero of his First Symphony. The dramatic music rages with sorrow and anger...but also hope, for life after death.
Guests include:
• Carter Brey, Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic
• Austin Howle, Principal Tuba, Montreal Symphony Orchestra
• Caroline Kita, Washington University in St. Louis
• Marilyn McCoy, Columbia University, New York
• Matthew McDonald, Principal Bass, Berlin Philharmonic
• Kent Nagano, Hamburg State Opera and Philharmonic; Montreal Symphony Orchestra
• Joanna Neilly, Oxford University, England
• Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra
Music used in Episode 1. All titles used with permission.
Symphony No. 1 in D Major: IV. Stürmisch Bewegt ("Stormy, fast")
By Gustav Mahler
Performed by the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Capriccio (C5026)
Symphony No. 2 in C minor "Resurrection" – I: Allegro maestoso ("Fast, majestic")
By Gustav Mahler
Performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Ondine (ODE 1134-2D)
Symphony No. 2 in C minor "Resurrection" – I: Allegro maestoso ("Fast, majestic")
By Gustav Mahler
Performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Zander
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Linn Records (CKD452)
Symphony No. 2 in C minor - "Resurrection" – I. Allegro maestoso. Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck ("Fast, majestic. With serious and solemn expression throughout")
By Gustav Mahler
Performed by the Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä
Courtesy of BIS Records
BIS Records (BIS-2296)
Symphony No. 2 in C minor "Resurrection" – I: Allegro maestoso ("Fast, majestic")
By Gustav Mahler
Performed by the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle
Courtesy of Warner Classics
Warner Classics (6473632)
Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op. 27
By Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Capriccio (C1 0708)
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Haitink
Courtesy of LSO Live
LSO Live (LSO0580)
Cosi fan tutte, K. 588, Act I: "Di scrivermi ogni giorno"
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Matthew Rose, Anna Leese, Mark Stone, Andrew Staples, Cora Burggraaf, The Mozartists, conducted by Ian Page
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Signum Classics (SIGCD373)
Mass in B Minor, Credo - "Et incarnatus est"
By J.S. Bach
Performed by The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, The Bach Festival Orchestra, conducted by Greg Funfgeld
Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.
Dorian Recordings (DOR-90253)
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