The Embrace Everything podcast series is an exploration and celebration of the music of Gustav Mahler. Throughout his life Mahler insisted that music had to, literally, embrace everything. This makes his compositions unusually rich in what they offer both audience and musicians. It’s often delightfully quirky one moment and then deeply tragic the next. Mahler did not shy away from introducing the most low-brow, commonplace musical tune alongside the most radiantly sublime words in all of spiritual literature. Gustav Mahler meant what he said: music has to embrace everything. Each season of the series explores a different Mahler symphony. The series already includes more than 100 interviews with leading conductors, music scholars, and orchestral musicians—all of whom have extensive first-hand experience with the music, offering an abundance of insights into just what makes Mahler’s music so unique. Additionally, comments from Mahler and his contemporaries are read by actors throughout the programs. Each episode explores how Mahler drew not just from the world of music but from the other arts, from the world of nature, and from life itself. Anything that attracted Mahler’s attention was liable to find its way into the music. How did he do this? That’s something each episode investigates. Interviews thus far include members of the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Embrace Everything has topped podcast charts around the world. The series reached #1 on the Apple Music Commentary, Music History, or Music charts in more than 25 countries and has won 15 international awards in the last three years.
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 7: “Paving the Way to Mahler’s Fifth Symphony”
14 min
“The Rückert Lieder” were an integral milestone on Gustav Mahler’s journey to his Fifth Symphony. In this episode we demonstrate the musical and philosophical connections. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner *DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter *JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul Bekker Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 6: “If You Love for Beauty”
16 min
The only love song Gustav Mahler ever wrote was “If You Love for Beauty.” It was a gift for his wife Alma during their first summer together in 1902. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 5: “I Am Lost to the World”
19 min
“I Am Lost to the World” is widely considered Gustav Mahler’s greatest song. In this episode we discover why it continues to move listeners so profoundly. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York *MIRIAM PASTOR BURGOS - Solo English Horn, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 4: “At Midnight”
18 min
In Friedrich Rückert’s poem “At Midnight,” Gustav Mahler found the perfect lyrics to pair with his haunting score. The combination illustrates Mahler’s ongoing questioning of faith and search for God. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 3: “Do Not Look into My Songs”
7 min
One of Friedrich Rückert’s poems argued for privacy during the creative process. No wonder the lyrics resonated with Gustav Mahler, who was inspired to create “Do Not Look Into My Songs.” ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 2: “I Breathed a Gentle Fragrance”
13 min
Gustav Mahler’s song “I Breathed a Gentle Fragrance” endeavors to capture the intoxicating smell of the Linden tree. He wrote it for someone dear to him. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 1: “Mahler and Rückert”
12 min
After a traumatic health scare in 1901, Gustav Mahler found consolation in the words of poet Friedrich Rückert. Mahler adopted Rückert’s voice as his own in a new series of songs. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner *DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
Special Season - The Rückert Lieder
1 min
This special season focuses on Mahler’s Rückert Lieder , a collection of five songs based on texts by the poet Friedrich Rückert. The season opens by exploring the circumstances that led Mahler to compose his Rückert Lieder , then goes in depth on the songs individually, and wraps up by explaining how the songs relate to Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. ***** Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Dominic Comperatore as the voice of Bruno Walter, and Jack Berenholtz as the voice of Paul Bekker Guests include baritone Thomas Hampson and Columbia University music professor Marilyn McCoy ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
Mahler Miniatures: Embracing Humanity
13 min
For our final installment of the Mahler Miniatures, we hear a very special story from a very special listener. ***** Guests include: ANISA MEHDI - Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and flutist ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org
Mahler Miniatures: Poetry Corner
6 min
Host and Producer Aaron Cohen discusses a poem that influenced music in Mahler's Fifth Symphony. ***** Starring: JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org
Mahler Miniatures: Nirvana on Earth
6 min
Host and Producer Aaron Cohen shares his research into one of Mahler's most beloved songs. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org
Mahler Miniatures: Amsterdam Mahler Festival
6 min
Host and Producer Aaron Cohen shares excerpts from interviews conducted during the 2025 Amsterdam Mahler Festival. ***** Guests include: *CYNTHIA YEH - Principal Percussion, Chicago Symphony Orchestra *MICHAEL GIELER - Solo Viola, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org
Mahler Miniatures: Alma Revealed
10 min
Host and Producer Aaron Cohen shares excerpts from his new interviews about Alma Mahler which will be featured in Season 5. ***** Guests include: *MARINA MAHLER - Granddaughter of Gustav Mahler and President of the Mahler Foundation *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org
Special Episode: Mahler Movies
22 min
In this special episode, filmmaker JASON STARR talks about his fascination with Gustav Mahler and his many documentary movies on the great composer. ***** Six of Jason Starr’s Mahler films currently available for streaming: On Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer https://vimeo.com/475536616/6b9f10e961 Mahler’s Titan: The Romance, Death and Triumph of a Young Musician https://vimeo.com/475440671 Of Love, Death and Beyond: Exploring Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony https://vimeo.com/465973667 What the Universe Tells Me: Unraveling the Mysteries of Mahler's Third Symphony https://vimeo.com/466968851 Everywhere & Forever: Mahler’s Song of the Earth https://vimeo.com/463180305 For the Love of Mahler: The Inspired Life of Henry-Louis de La Grange https://vimeo.com/454882275 ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social
BONUS EPISODE: Looking Ahead to Season 5 (S4, B2)
16 min
Host and Producer Aaron Cohen shares excerpts of his early research into Mahler’s Fifth Symphony as he begins production on Season 5. ***** Guests include: *DAVID BILGER - Former Principal Trumpet, Philadelphia Orchestra *STEFAN DOHR - Principal Horn, Berlin Philharmonic *MARINA MAHLER - Granddaughter of Gustav Mahler and President of the Mahler Foundation *CHRISTOPHER MARTIN - Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic *PAUL MERKELO - Principal Trumpet, Montreal Symphony Orchestra *MICHAEL SACHS - Principal Trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org WATCH STEFAN DOHR PERFORM THE THIRD MOVEMENT OF MAHLER'S FIFTH SYMPHONY AS A SOLOIST: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/work/1639-2 BERLIN PHILHARMONIC DIGITAL CONCERT HALL: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com
BONUS EPISODE: Seven Themes (S4, B1)
14 min
Mahler said there are seven themes in the first movement of his Fourth Symphony. Pianist and composer D.D. JACKSON identifies and contextualizes each of them for us. ***** D.D. JACKSON is an Emmy Award-winning composer, a jazz and classical pianist, and a music educator. Learn more about him at www.ddjackson.com. ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
The Premiere of Mahler's Fourth Symphony (S4, Ep.5)
25 min
Mahler premiered his Fourth Symphony in 1901. In this episode we learn how audiences and critics responded to the new work. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner *DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter *JEFF SPURGEON as the voice of “The Critic” *DAN BARNETT as the voice of Jean Paul Richter Guests include: *BART HERMANS - Manager ICT, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
Movement Four - The Heavenly Life (S4, Ep.4)
36 min
Mahler composed the song “The Heavenly Life” in 1892, seven years before using it as the last movement of his Fourth Symphony. In this episode we discuss the meaning of the song and its lyrics. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *SHANADE HERNANDEZ as the voice of Mahler’s Angel *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner *DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter *DAN BARNETT as the voice of Jean Paul Richter *JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul Bekker *PAUL HECHT as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche *P.J. OCHLAN as the voice of Alfred Roller *DAVID RAPKIN as the voice of E.T.A. Hoffmann Guests include: *WILLIAM HENRY CURRY – Conductor (Durham Symphony) *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star *ANTHONY McGILL - Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic *MIRIAM PASTOR BURGOS - Solo English Horn, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam *PAUL FLEMING - Fleming Cornell University, Ithaca *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York *JOANNY NEILLY - Oxford University, England *FRED PLOTKIN - Author and Lecturer ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EPISODE LINK: Season 4, Episode 4: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s4e4.html EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
Movement Three - St. Ursula's Smile (S4, Ep.3)
33 min
In the third movement of his Fourth Symphony, Mahler introduces a different kind of humor, one that inspires both laughter and tears at the same time. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner *DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter *DAN BARNETT as the voice of Jean Paul Richter *JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul Bekker *BILLY LYONS as the voice of Arthur Schopenhauer Guests include: *WILLIAM HENRY CURRY – Conductor (Durham Symphony) *KENT NAGANO – Conductor (Hamburg State Opera and Philharmonic, Montreal Symphony Orchestra) *CARTER BREY - Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic *D.D. JACKSON - Jazz Pianist and Composer *ANTHONY McGILL - Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic *PAUL MERKELO - Principal Trumpet, Montreal Symphony Orchestra *PAUL FLEMING - Cornell University, Ithaca *CAROLINE KITA - Washington University in St. Louis *IOANNIS KONSTANTAKOS - University of Athens, Greece *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York *JOANNA NEILLY - Oxford University, England ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EPISODE LINK: Season 4, Episode 3: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s4e3.html EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
Movement Two - Freund Hein Strikes Up the Dance (S4, Ep.2)
25 min
In the second movement of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, we begin our journey toward heaven. But the path is going to take some surprising twists. ***** Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler *LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner *DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter *JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul Bekker *DAN BARNETT as the voice of Jean Paul Richter Guests include: *WILLIAM HENRY CURRY – Conductor (Durham Symphony) *MARINA MAHLER - Granddaughter of Gustav Mahler and President of the Mahler Foundation *CARTER BREY - Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic *JULIETTE KANG - First Associate Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra *ANTHONY McGILL - Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic *D.D. JACKSON - Jazz Pianist and Composer *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York *JOANNA NEILLY - Oxford University, England ***** Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membership See the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html For a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Consider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details. Contributions of any size are appreciated. For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org ***** EPISODE LINK: Season 4, Episode 2: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s4e2.html EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/ X: https://x.com/worldofmahler Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.social BONUS CONTENT: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.html PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWn Spotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
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