3/5. Donald Macleod introduces three works, written during the first years of Gustav Mahler 's marriage that celebrate his love for his new wife, Alma.
Symphony No 5 (Adagietto) New York
Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Zubin Mehta Ich atmet'einen linden Duft; Um Mitternacht; Liebst du um Schonheit; Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (Ruckert-Lieder) Brigitte Fassbaender (mezzo), Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Riccardo Chailly
Symphony No 6 (1st mvt) Berlin PO, conductor
Herbert von Karajan Repeated on Tuesday at 12 midnight