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Mahler's First Symphony

Mark Wigglesworth conducts the 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales in Mahler's Symphony No 1 in D and, with Martin James Bartlett, Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No 2 in F.

Shostakovich's Piano Concerto has been a favourite of audiences from the first performance, but many, including the composer himself, said that it was a vapid work with little artistic merit. Conversely, Mahler was fully aware of the brilliance and sparkle of his first Symphony, but the public, critics, and even his future wife took a very long time to see past the juxtaposition of seemingly incompatible influences and were all incredibly damning about the work. Today the energy and verve of both works are loved by critics and audiences alike, and will together undoubtedly make for a thrilling concert.

Mark Wigglesworth conducts the 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales, with former 大象传媒 Young Musician winner James Bartlett as soloist in the Shostakovich, live from St. David's Hall in Cardiff, and presented by Nicola Heywood Thomas.

Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No 2 in F major

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Interval Music

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Mahler: Symphony No 1 in D major

Martin James Bartlett (piano)
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Mark Wigglesworth (conductor)

2 hours, 28 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 Jun 2019 19:30
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Dimitry Shostakovich

    Piano Concerto No 2 in F major, Op 102

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Mark Wigglesworth.

  • Dimitry Shostakovich

    Detskaya Tetrad (Six Children's Pieces), Op. 69

    Performer: Rimma Bobritskaya.

  • Richard Wagner

    Isolde's Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde

    Music Arranger: Franz Liszt. Performer: Martin James Bartlett.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 1 in D major

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Mark Wigglesworth.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Bach Suite (arr. Mahler)

    Performer: Annelie de Man. Music Arranger: Gustav Mahler. Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Conductor: Riccardo Chailly.

Broadcast

  • Thu 6 Jun 2019 19:30
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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