Michael Sachs

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.

Kent Nagano, Carter Brey, Austin Howle, Matthew McDonald, and Michael Sachs discuss themes of resurrection, transformation, anger towards God, and the meaning of life in Mahler's Second Symphony. The podcast also explores Mahler's use of a large orchestra, climaxes, dissolution, marches, and the influence of Mozart's bass lines in his music.