Interview
Christian Gerhaher in conversation with Knut Weber
Bernard Haitink conducts Schubert and Mahler
They are among the most expressive symphonic works ever: Mahler’s Lied von der Erde and Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony. An exciting conceptual parallel can be drawn by juxtaposing them: in both cases, fragile folksy gaiety suddenly changes into sheer despair. Besides Bernard Haitink, who is especially highly esteemed as a Mahler interpreter, you can experience tenor Christian Elsner and baritone Christian Gerhaher.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Bernard Haitink
Christian Elsner
Christian Gerhaher
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