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OF LOVE, DEATH AND BEYOND: Exploring Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony
A full-length documentary journey into the music and personal drama that resulted in
Gustave Mahler’s prophetic and exhilarating Second Symphony.
When composing the work, Mahler addressed the core questions
of the meaning of life and of death. As the film shows, Mahler
developed his own rich responses to these questions that do not
correspond to established dogmas. Shot on location in Austria,
Germany, Italy, and the United States, Of Love, Death and
Beyond includes historical reenactments and interviews with
many of the world’s most respected Mahler scholars, as well
as noted philosophers and theologians. Weaving through the
documentary is a critically acclaimed performance of the Symphony
produced especially for the film, featuring Neeme Jarvi conducting
an all-star Orchestra composed of musicians from the New York Philharmonic,
Philadelphia Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony,
and Detroit Symphony. The large forces also include the renowned
New York Choral Artists, and soloists Twyla Robinson and Susanne Mentzer.
Narrated by Thomas Hampson. Subtitles in English, French, German, and Italian.
Bonus performances:
• Thomas Hampson sings “Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt” (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
• Neuer Knabenchor, Hamburg perform “Die Auferstehung” (Klopstock)
Color, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound / Dolby 2.0 Stereo, 88 minutes, 16.9 Widescreen, All regions
Also available in a 2-DVD Special Edition which includes the complete performance of Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony [from VAI DVD 4432].
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