Mahler's Symphony No. 2, 'Resurrection,' is part of what he called his 'passion' trilogy, alongside Symphonies 1 and 3, exploring themes of life, death, and nature.
Cultural Impact
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a prominent choice for film and video game composers, having recorded around 150 soundtracks for cinema and gaming.
Recording & Production
This recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 2, 'Resurrection,' was captured live at the Royal Festival Hall in London on June 8, 2022.
Composition History
Mahler set the first two verses of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's 'Resurrection Ode' in the final movement of his Second Symphony, adding his own words, after hearing it at a friend's funeral.
Composer Biography
Personal tragedies, including the deaths of both his parents and a sister in 1889, contributed to the nature of Mahler's Second Symphony, as he grappled with faith and existential meaning.
Performer Biography
Santtu-Matias Rouvali, the conductor, first led the Philharmonia Orchestra in 2013 at the age of 27 and became their Principal Conductor in September 2021.
Performer Biography
The Philharmonia Orchestra, founded in 1945 by EMI producer Walter Legge, has collaborated with many renowned 20th and 21st-century musicians.
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