Gustav Mahler - Andris Nelsons conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker - BLU-RAY

Among the most powerful works by Gustav Mahler and one of the longest symphonies of the Romantic period, the Symphony No. 3 is performed by Andris Nelsons and the Wiener Philharmoniker as part of their Mahler cycle. The composer's intention to create a musical reflection of the world is perfectly caught by Nelsons, who shapes the work's immense forces into a compelling narrative, from primordial darkness to transcendent affirmation. With Violeta Urmana as soloist, the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks and Salzburger Festspiele und Theater Kinderchor, the performance unfolds with luminous transparency and emotional depth. 'A melancholic giant, unleashed' (Der Standard)Program Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 3

Andris Nelsons and the Wiener Philharmoniker explore the brilliance of Bela Bartok's Piano Concerto No. 2 and the emotional depths of Gustav Mahler's Fifth Symphony. Passionate but restrained, Andris Nelsons conducts both masterpieces with superb clarity and precision Mahler's famous Adagietto unfolds with Inchunreal shimmer and dark glowInch (BR Klassik). Yefim Bronfman is the soloist in one of the most difficult piano concertos ever written and impresses with Inchimpeccable technique, expressive power, and a touch of swingInch (Der Standard). The concert is part of the Wiener Philharmoniker's Mahler cycle with Andris Nelsons.

In this concert, the Wiener Philharmoniker, conducted by Andris Nelsons, present a InchheavenlyInch pairing Alban Berg's InchViolin Concerto, To the Memory of an AngelInch, alongside Mahler's Fourth Symphony, whose final movement sets InchDas himmlische LebenInch (Heavenly Life) to music. With this performance, young German-American violinist August Hadelich gave his debut at the Salzburg Festival and thrilled the press InchThe fabulous Augustin Hadelich filled the difficult solo part with emotion and fragility, his performance was sensitive and yet glowing.Inch (Die Presse). With Mahler's Fourth, Andris Nelsons creates Incha Mahler miracle of quiet tonesInch (Volksblatt), joined by German soprano Christiane Karg as the soloist of the finale. The concert is part of the Wiener Philharmoniker's Mahler cycle with Nelsons.Program Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 4Alban Berg Violin Concerto InchTo the Memory of an AngelInch