Mahler: Symphony No. 2, Resurrection (Gustavo Dudamel)

Overview

Barcelona’s Palau de la Música Catalana, one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls, hosted Gustavo Dudamel and the Münchner Philharmoniker with an unforgettable performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “The Resurrection”. The composer emphasizes life and death in all its terrible and stunning splendour in this overwhelming opus: “There is nothing except the complete substance of my whole life”, he remarked on his all-embracing oeuvre. Gustavo Dudamel, who said it was “a privilege to conduct this work in this unique venue”, and his ensemble were celebrated with more than ten minutes of applause.

Cast

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Chen Reiss

Soloist (Soprano)

Tamara Mumford

Soloist (Mezzo-Soprano)

Gustavo Dudamel

Conductor

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Munich Philharmonic

Orchestra