Mahler: Symphony No. 3: Part II: Mov. 6 - Part 2 of 3

Symphony No. 3 in D minor: Part II: Mov. 6, "Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden"

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)

Conducted by Leonard Bernstein

Christa Ludwig, contralto
Women of the Choir of the Vienna State Opera
Vienna Boy's Choir

Vienna Philharmonic

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[herrlenin]

@brendamendiola Malher wrote a "sub title" to each movement of this symphony, explaining what he had in mind when he wrote it. " What love tells me " is the one for this movement. He once said " If a composer could say what he feels in words, then he would not mind saying it with music". I think this movement, this symphony specially, is very very powerful and is his musical comment to life as a whole.

[brendamendiola]

i love this symphony!, really, make me cry!

[jamesaellis]

Once agian T_T

[flylooper]

@geosulli

Of course we all react differently from each other. In my opinion the "Abschied" in Das Lied von der Erde is where he was transfigured, so to speak. That movement was the one which for me is the one where he just becomes a prophet, or something.

[LeTromboniste0]

I like the way he inserts subtle quotes throughout this movement (and in his music in general). He quotes Beethoven at the very begininng of the 6th movement, then Brahms' chorale in his 3rd symphony at 2:22 of this video...

[MrGunterguerrero]

' In his detailed plans for the Third Symphony Mahler wrote of the work moving from the depiction of rocks and mountains, the comming of summer and with it, flowers,

birds and animals, through men and angels, culminating in a hymn to divine love. '

( Colin Matthews ) Absolutely heavenly ! I'd like to dedicate it to somebody for her friendship, culture, and, above all, her character firmness.

[geosulli]

I agree with all the comments made about this piece. It is a musical gem. But I think in his 9th symphony, is where Mahler saw his finality here on earth and was able to see past the curtain into heaven. That's where all the emotions live. The 9th will reach deep within your soul and wrench out every emotion you have. That symphony will tear you to pieces. But yes, piece you can sense that you are floating in heaven. Are there enough adjectives to describe this piece?

[777wallaby777]

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[Jakobster00]

This is perhaps the most or one of the most emotional pieces written. Bernstein does a remarkable job here.

[brendamendiola]

@herrlenin Hi! This is one of the most powerful Symphonies that i had been listened, i just can´t express what is the component , it´s like a dream, now i can die... really

[mcmiljr]

Got here by way of The Human Stain by Philip Roth. Coleman Silk's family decided to play this at his funeral. I'd never heard it before. I'm a bit of an idiot in these matters, but I find this enjoyable.

[wegeler]

3:25!!!!!!