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Mahler: Symphony No. 5

Stephen Johnson looks at Mahler's songs and discusses how they shine a light on the character of his Symphony No. 5.

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20 minutes

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Fri 28 Jun 2013 20:00
BBC Radio 3

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  1. Symphonies by Gustav Mahler (7)
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  3. Symphony No. 5 (Mahler) (2)

Music Played

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony no. 5 in C sharp minor

    Conductor: Simon Rattle Performer: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

    • EMI CLASSICS.
    • 7243-5 57424.

  • Gustav Mahler

    5 Ruckert-Lieder vers. for voice and orch

    Conductor: Pierre Boulez Performer: Yvonne Minton Performer: London S O.

    • Sony Classical.
    • SMK 68330.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Des Knaben Wunderhorn vers. for voice & orch

    Conductor: Riccardo Chailly Performer: Matthias Goerne Performer: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

    • DECCA.
    • 467-348 2.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Des Knaben Wunderhorn vers. for voice & orch

    Conductor: Riccardo Chailly Performer: Barbara Bonney Performer: Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

    • DECCA.
    • 467-348 2.

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