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Stephen Johnson on Mahler's Symphony No 8
Stephen Johnson on Mahler's Symphony No 8
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jun 19, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
The broadcaster, critic, composer and author Stephen Johnson has recently published a new study of Mahler's Symphony No 8 – The Eighth: Mahler and the World in 1910. James Jolly spoke to him about the book: why Mahler's Eighth and the extraordinary story of its 1910 Munich premiere. The Eighth: Mahler and the World in 1910 is published by Faber & Faber (hardback: £18.99 & ebook: £14.99). The musical excerpts come from Lorin Maazel's third (!) recording of the work, one captured live with the Philharmonia Orchestra, five choruses and nine soloists, and available from Signum Classics.
Released:
Jun 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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