Michael Tilson Thomas
Conductor of New World Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and London Symphony Orchestra
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Jul 7, 2021 • 22min
Movement Two – A Sunbeam into Your Soul
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.
Jul 7, 2020 • 27min
Movement Four – The Battle of Fate
Michael Tilson Thomas, William Hudgins, and Jennifer Montone discuss Gustav Mahler's First Symphony, focusing on the intense battle between hero and fate in the fourth movement. They explore the inspiration behind the violin melody, the autobiographical elements in Mahler's symphony, and his views on triumph in death. The podcast concludes with acknowledgments and information on the performers.
