Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (1973): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1973, Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 is a musik film directed by Humphrey Burton, running about 246 minutes.

What it’s about. Beginning with the First Symphony, Bernstein reveals Mahler's position at the hinge of modernism, while emphasizing his emotional extremism. The uplifting Second "Resurrection" Symphony, with which Bernstein had an especially long and close association, is recorded here in a historic performance from 1973, set in the Romanesque splendor of Ely Cathedral. In the Third, Bernstein encompasses the symphony's spiritual panorama like no other conductor, with the Vienna Philharmonic players alive to every nuance.

Who’s in it. Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 stars Leonard Bernstein as Himself, Sheila Armstrong as Herself, Janet Baker as Herself and Christa Ludwig as Herself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 page.

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