“Well, here is the symphony no one could capture—captured at last? I think so! Every music lover grayer than a few decades will recall how pervasive once was the notion of an “unrecordable piece,” a work destined to mock the best efforts of microphones and loudspeakers of the day. … The Mahler Symphony of a Thousand was a holy grail of sorts, attempted from time to time, but essentially out of reach. … I thought…
WCLV Classical hosts Utah Symphony’s Thierry Fischer to talk about Mahler Symphony No. 8. Listen on-demand at wclv.ideastream.org. https://ideastream-production.s3.amazonaws.com/audio/2018/01/180107%20Thierry%20Fischer.mp3 Order Now Mahler Symphony No. 8 The Utah Symphony is one of America’s major symphony orchestras and a leading cultural organization in the Intermountain West. It is recognized internationally for its distinctive performances, commitment to music education programs, history and recording legacy. Here they join with the internationally-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir to present a thrilling…