Gustav Mahler in his works

“Gustav Mahler’s music is very important to us,” says chief conductor Kirill Petrenko. Together with the orchestra, he continues its long Mahler tradition. Our playlist offers you a foray through the composer’s oeuvre, characterised by great symphonies and lieder, in special performances by the Philharmoniker. It also highlights less frequently performed works such as the symphony movement Blumine and the fairy-tale cantata Das klagende Lied.