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UnorchestratedAuthor: Akron Symphony Orchestra
Unorchestrated is the Akron Symphony Orchestra's long-form podcast series, exploring a variety of topics with a special focus on the music and stories of under-represented musicians and composers. The podcast is co-hosted by Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Executive Producer Thomas Moore. Language: en Genres: Music, Music History, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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[Special] Mahler's Second with Benjamin Zander
Monday, 17 February, 2025
On this special installment of Unorchestrated, we're sharing the insight and depth of mastery behind Gustav Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony– presented by the one and only Benjamin Zander. An infectiously enthusiastic communicator, Benjamin Zander delves into Mahler 2, taking listeners on a journey through the symphony in a highly engaging and informative discussion complete with an updated heartfelt introduction with Maestro Christopher Wilkins. Benjamin Zander is a passionate conductor and speaker, as well as the longtime musical director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra where he has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards for Best Orchestral Performance. Ahead of the Akron Symphony Orchestra's upcoming performance of Mahler 2, he says the following: "Nobody can hear the Resurrection symphony without being moved to their very core, and that is definitely going to be the case on March 1st" The Akron Symphony Orchestra will be performing Mahler Symphony No.2 "Resurrection" on March 1st at E.J. Thomas Hall at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now and available at akronsymphony.org Original discussion released in 2013 on Linn Records.
