Last month I was tremendously saddened to learn of the passing of Lew Smoley, one of the world’s greatest Mahler experts. In addition to his many publications, Lew was the President of the Gustav Mahler Society of New York for decades. I will miss him and our fascinating conversations.
A great honor to interview Marin Alsop last night at Carnegie Hall!
We discussed her upcoming Mahler cycle with PENTATONE, her thoughts on Alma Mahler, and interpretive details of Mahler's Fifth Symphony.
Very excited to have her as part of the cast for Season 5 of Embrace Everything!
On Saturday evening, before the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's performance of Mahler 2, I had the pleasure of recording three interviews backstage: mezzo soprano Kate Lindsey, conductor Manfred Honeck, and recording producer Dirk Sobotka. Watch for these interviews in upcoming episodes!
I heard two beautiful Mahler 2 concerts by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Manfred Honeck this weekend. The gem of both performances was the truly GLORIOUS rendition of "Urlicht" by the astounding Kate Lindsey. So moving and so powerful!
A beautiful day in Pittsburgh! Here to enjoy some Mahler 2 performances by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with Manfred Honeck.
At Carnegie Hall last night with Anisa Mehdi! Another SPECTACULAR Mahler 2 from The Philadelphia Orchestra with Yannick Nezet-Seguin.
Attended two glorious performances of Mahler 2 in Philadelphia! Yannick led the Philadelphia Orchestra with soloists Joyce DiDonato and Ying Fang. Highlights included a super intense first movement, a beautifully elegant second movement, a transcendent "Urlicht" and an ending that had me in tears.
A sparkling Mahler 1 tonight at Carnegie Hall from the Vienna Philharmonic with Andris Nelsons. And the whole thing was broadcast on WQXR Radio!
A jaw-dropping Mahler 3 at Carnegie Hall tonight! The Budapest Festival Orchestra with Ivan Fischer gave an exquisite performance, including the most beautiful Post Horn solo I've ever heard. BRAVO!!! @carnegiehall.bsky.social
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For those In New York City, there will be a screening of Ken Russell's 1974 film "Mahler" at the Dolby Screening Room on Thursday evening at 6:30pm. Tickets available here:
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Delighted to announce that Season 4 of Embrace Everything won two Davey Awards!
Episode 1 won a Gold Award for "Best Use of Music in a Podcast" and Episode 5 won a Silver Award in the "Individual Episodes – History & Biography" category.
Thrilled to announce that Season 4 has won a 2025 Signal Award!
Specially, Episode 1 won a Gold Award in the "Individual Episodes - General Music" category.
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If you live in New York, be sure to attend a free screening of Jason Starr's new film about Mahler 8! Details here:
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Our last episode is out today! All seven episodes are now available. What do you think of the new season?!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GUSTAV! Today we officially kick off SEASON 4 of Embrace Everything! We'll celebrate Mahler's birthday with a new episode EVERY DAY for the next seven days. Listen to Episode 1 wherever you get your podcasts or on our website: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s4e1.html
