Symphony No. 9 (Mahler) - Wikipedia.
Leonard Bernstein was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on August 25, 1918. He was born to first generation Jewish parents from Russia. At the age of ten, he began learning to play the piano, at one point in his studies at Hebrew Union he thought of becoming a rabbi. Latter he was awarded an honorary degree, for he became a rabbi of sorts (Gottlieb.) However, he went on the major in music at.This contains movements from Mahler's nine symphonies with Leonard Bernstein conducting. It doesn't contain any narration by Bernstein which I expected based on the title. If you don't know Mahler's symphonies, this is a good overview which might tempt you to jump all in. I had hoped for some commentary from Lenny as his insights into Mahler.Leonard Bernstein, one of the greatest Mahler conductors of all time, presents Mahler's Symphony No. 9 with penetrating insight into its musical and emotional depth. Mahler's 9th Symphony was written between 1908 and 1909 and was the last symphony that he completed. Leonard Bernstein is quoted as saying in reference to the piece: 'It is terrifying, and paralyzing, as the strands of sound.
As Mahler was a composer close to Bernstein’s heart he selected Mahler 9 to play at the Philharmonie as part of the Berlin Festival and was granted more than the usual number of rehearsals. Bernstein gave a compelling, intensely felt live performance and thankfully the Berlin RIAS tape of the concert has been released on Deutsche Grammophon. Claudio Abbado’s recording with the Berliner.The first of two programmes oy Leonard Bernstein to celebrate the birth 125 years ago of the composer Gustav Mahler and which coincide with the festival currently running in London, 'Mahler, Vienna and the 20th Century'. Tonight's musical essay is a provocative examination of the roots of Mahler's inspiration. It highlights two distinct but interrelated themes: the influence of Mahler's Jewish.
But Bernstein's essay on Mahler is such a deep penetration into the inner world of Mahler's music and life that every word and every sound is revelation. I watched the film several times and am sure I will find something new in it again. Read more. Helpful. Comment Report abuse. See the review. Write a customer review. Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon.com Amazon.com: 3.9 out of 5 stars.
