Mahler’s “Blumine”

Mahler’s Symphony #1, and “Blumine”.

Many years ago, as a member of the Minneapolis Civic Orchestra under conductor Thomas Nee, I learned this Mahler masterpiece by rehearsing it and performing it. And Mahler’s music has remained a huge point of interest and enjoyment in my musical life.

This new release by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by their Chief Conductor Hannu Lintu includes this music for you.

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Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D major ‘Titan’

Blumine (original 2nd movement of Symphony No. 1)

Performed by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hannu Lintu conducting.

Here is Gustavo Dudamel leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Mahler’s symphony #1:

 

 

 

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