“Upbeat”: Mahler’s Symphony No. 8
“Mahler combines madness, genius and an extraordinary gift for long, beautiful melodies,” says principal oboist Albrecht Mayer, who in this episode of Upbeat offers a personal introduction to Mahler’s Eighth Symphony. The video also provides unique insights into the rehearsal process with Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko.
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