Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Mahler's First and Second Symphonies

Gustav Mahler
(July 7, 1860 – May 18, 1911)

Today is the 100th anniversary of Mahler's death.  In an effort to due credit to the man behind the music, I will be posting his music throughout the month starting with his first and second symphonies.

Performed by the NY Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein:

Symphony No. 1 in D, Titan
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Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Resurrection
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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Gluck's Air des Furies

Christoph Willibald Gluck's Air des Furies, from his opera Orphée et Euridice, is one of my favorite selections to listen to. Brilliantly composed with passion, swelling runs, and a thorough bass line, you can't help but feel it. Make it loud and listen proud.



Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Johann Strauss's Vienna Blood Waltz

Another classic waltz by Strauss. Most of you should've heard this before somewhere.