Marilyn McCoy

Guests include Carter Brey (Principal Cello, NY Philharmonic), Michael Sachs (Principal Trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra), and Marilyn McCoy (Columbia University). They discuss the significance of Mahler's Fourth Symphony, exploring the origins and meaning of 'Urlicht', the first musical portrait of 'Oh, Little Red Rose', the soul's quest for God, and the concept of earning a place in heaven through struggle.

Explores Mahler's Second Symphony and its second movement, featuring insights from conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and cellist Carter Brey. Topics discussed include the use of rubato and glissando in Mahler's music, the joyous glissandi for string players, Mahler's creative process, and the incorporation of dance music and Schubertian cantalena.