Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav Mahler Movement Five – With Wings I’ve Won for Myself
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Jul 7, 2021 Guest Kent Nagano, conductor of Hamburg State Opera and Philharmonic and Montreal Symphony Orchestra, discusses the inspirations and impact of Gustav Mahler's Fifth and final movement in his Second Symphony. They explore themes of redemption, the symbolism of trumpets and nightingales in Mahler's music, and the transformative power of his symphonies. They also delve into the connection between judgment and compassion, emphasizing the absence of distinctions between sinners and righteous individuals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Reflections on Mahler's Resurrection Chorale
04:54 • 26min
The World as a Work of Art and the Great Roll Call
31:20 • 2min
Symbolism of the Trumpet and Nightingale in Mahler's Music
32:56 • 4min
The Power of Love and Compassion
37:05 • 2min
The Transformative Power of Mahler's Music
39:09 • 12min