Mahler Month: an in-depth exploration of Mahler’s works through his songs
About this event
This is a live, interactive online course about the music of Gustav Mahler. Meet Thomas Hampson and special guests including Marina Mahler, Jamie Bernstein, Mahler-biographer Jens Malte Fischer, and musicologist Morten Solvik and join them on an in-depth exploration of Mahler’s works through his songs.
All sessions will be recorded and are available to participants for re-watching until Sat, Apr 4, 2037.




"There is no part of Mahler’s music that does not fascinate me and sharing my journey is deeply fulfilling. I look forward to exploring Mahler’s life though his songs with all of you in this exciting new format." — Thomas Hampson
Each of the 4 course sessions consist of a presentation by Thomas Hampson, live discussion with a guest artist and Mahler expert, and an interactive Q&A session.
Session 1: “Mahler – The Myth and the Man” Gustav Mahler’s biographical journey through his songs Guests: Morten Solvik and Marina Mahler of the Mahler Foundation
Session 2: “Lenny and me” My adventure of “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen” & Mahler’s Early Songs Guest: Jamie Bernstein
Session 3: “Mahler’s Requiem” A unique perspective on “Kindertotenlieder” and Rückert-Lieder Guest: Jens Malte Fischer
Session 4: “Man is just an instrument, upon which the universe plays” An exploration of “Das Lied von der Erde” and Mahler’s legacy Guest: Morten Solvik
This event was recorded live at Worldwide
Available until Sat, Apr 4, 2037
Mahler – The Myth and the Man
This session was an in-depth look at Gustav Mahler’s biographical journey through his songs.
Guests: Morten Solvik and Marina Mahler of the Mahler Foundation.
Session duration: 120 minutes
Lenny and me
In this session we talked about “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen” and Mahler’s Early Songs.
Guest: Jamie Bernstein
Session duration: 120 minutes
Mahler’s Requiem
In this session we discussed the “Kindertotenlieder” and the Rückert-Lieder.
Guest: Jens-Malte Fischer
Session duration: 120 minutes
Man is just an instrument, upon which the universe plays
This final session was an exploration of “Das Lied von der Erde” and Mahler’s legacy.
Guest: Morten Solvik
Session duration: 120 minutes
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