Higher Consciousness presents:
The Music Of Gustav Mahler (1860-1910)
In this episode of Higher Consciousness, we delve into the profound spiritual journey of composer Gustav Mahler, whose works are often described as sonic meditations on the human condition. Mahler’s spirituality was deeply influenced by a blend of Jewish heritage, Catholic mysticism, and a restless search for existential meaning. His symphonies are not merely compositions; they are expansive tapestries of the soul, grappling with the divine, the afterlife, and the mysteries of existence. Through his music, Mahler explored the tension between earthly suffering and spiritual transcendence, using vast orchestral forces to express his intense inner life. From the despair of the Tragic Symphony to the ecstatic choral finale of the Resurrection Symphony, Mahler’s works invite listeners on a journey toward spiritual awakening, where the boundaries between life and death, pain and redemption, blur into a singular quest for higher consciousness. Join us as we uncover the spiritual depths of Mahler’s genius and the timeless questions his music continues to pose to the modern soul.
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Philharmonia Orchestra & Otto Klemperer, “Symphony No. 9 in D (1999 Remastered Version): IV. Adagio (Sehr langsam und noch zurückhaltend)”
from Mahler: Symphony No.9 & Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen -Tod und Verklärung
Warner Classics - 2007
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Andrew Litton & Dallas Symphony Orchestra, “Symphony No. 3 in D minor: VI. Langsam - Ruhevoll - Empfunden”
Delos - 2000
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Bruno Walter, New York Philharmonic, Westminster Choir, Emilia Cundari & Maureen Forrester, “Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection": III. Scherzo. In ruhig fliessender Bewegung”
from Bruno Walter Conducts Mahler
Sony Classical - 1945
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Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, Collegiate Chorale, Jenny Tourel & Lee Venora, “Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": V. Im Tempo des Scherzos. Wild herausfahrend”
from Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection"
Sony Classical - 1964
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James Levine & London Symphony Orchestra, “Symphony No. 6 in A minor, I. Allegro energico”
from Mahler: Symphony No. 6 "Tragic"
RCA Red Seal - 1979
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