Chopin and Mahler 1
Available on Marquee TV from 14 November
Karol Szymanowski
Concert Overture (16 mins)
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No 1 (57 mins)
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
London Symphony Orchestra
Stream
Available to watch online from 14 November on Marquee TV (subscription required)
The Concert
Gustav Mahler embraces the earth in his brilliant, bold First Symphony.
The Music
In Mahler’s First Symphony, the earth wakens to sounds of nature and nostalgic folk songs in the first movement. The middle movement is charm itself, while the finale is a funeral march to the tune of ‘Frère Jacques’. Not for nothing was the Symphony nicknamed ‘Titan’.
The Performers
Sir Antonio Pappano and the LSO bring to life Mahler’s epic orchestrations.
A first symphony by any composer is a huge step. So Mahler embarks on this odyssey that will bring him through nine symphonies, plus a symphony with voices.
Sir Antonio Pappano, LSO Chief Conductor
Concert recorded for future broadcast by Marquee and BBC Radio 3
Dive Deeper
Sir Antonio Pappano introduces his first season as Chief Conductor of the LSO.
‘I want to explore music that I really, really love – and, the hope is, that the Orchestra will really love with me.
Header Image © Frances Marshall
