The Death and the Maiden – Documentary – Mahler Festival Online
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In the year 1901 Mahler first faces death and then meets the love of his life, Alma Schindler. In his Fifth Symphony the metaphysical questions suddenly become highly personal.
A story told by Mahler scholars Anna Stoll Knecht and Morten Solvik, conductors Susanna Mälkki and Kahchun Wong, baritone Thomas Hampson and granddaughter Marina Mahler.
This documentary is made possible by the Mahler Foundation and is part of Mahler Festival Online. The documentary will premiere this Tuesday at 8 PM. After the documentary you can enjoy Symphony No. 5.
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