Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav Mahler

Mahler composed the song “The Heavenly Life” in 1892, seven years before using it as the last movement of his Fourth Symphony. In this episode we discuss the meaning of the song and its lyrics.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*SHANADE HERNANDEZ as the voice of Mahler’s Angel*LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner*DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter*DAN BARNETT as the voice of Jean Paul Richter*JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul Bekker*PAUL HECHT as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche*P.J. OCHLAN as the voice of Alfred Roller*DAVID RAPKIN as the voice of E.T.A. HoffmannGuests include:*WILLIAM HENRY CURRY – Conductor (Durham Symphony)*THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star*ANTHONY McGILL - Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic*MIRIAM PASTOR BURGOS - Solo English Horn, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam*PAUL FLEMING - Fleming Cornell University, Ithaca*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*JOANNY NEILLY - Oxford University, England*FRED PLOTKIN - Author and Lecturer*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EPISODE LINK:Season 4, Episode 4: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s4e4.htmlEMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE:www.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7

In the third movement of his Fourth Symphony, Mahler introduces a different kind of humor, one that inspires both laughter and tears at the same time.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner*DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter*DAN BARNETT as the voice of Jean Paul Richter*JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul Bekker*BILLY LYONS as the voice of Arthur SchopenhauerGuests include:*WILLIAM HENRY CURRY – Conductor (Durham Symphony)*KENT NAGANO – Conductor (Hamburg State Opera and Philharmonic, Montreal Symphony Orchestra)*CARTER BREY - Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic*D.D. JACKSON - Jazz Pianist and Composer*ANTHONY McGILL - Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic*PAUL MERKELO - Principal Trumpet, Montreal Symphony Orchestra*PAUL FLEMING - Cornell University, Ithaca*CAROLINE KITA - Washington University in St. Louis*IOANNIS KONSTANTAKOS - University of Athens, Greece*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*JOANNA NEILLY - Oxford University, England*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EPISODE LINK:Season 4, Episode 3: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s4e3.htmlEMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE:www.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7

Colorado Mahlerfest 39 is coming up! May 13 to 17 in Boulder, Colorado.Embrace Everything listeners can get discounted tickets, merchandise, and access to special features. More information here:https://mahlerfest.org/pages/embrace-everything*****In the second movement of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, we begin our journey toward heaven. But the path is going to take some surprising twists. *****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner*DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter*JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul Bekker*DAN BARNETT as the voice of Jean Paul RichterGuests include:*WILLIAM HENRY CURRY – Conductor (Durham Symphony)*MARINA MAHLER - Granddaughter of Gustav Mahler and President of the Mahler Foundation*CARTER BREY - Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic*JULIETTE KANG - First Associate Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra*ANTHONY McGILL - Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic*D.D. JACKSON - Jazz Pianist and Composer*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*JOANNA NEILLY - Oxford University, England*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EPISODE LINK:Season 4, Episode 2: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s4e2.htmlEMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE:www.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony is his most playful composition, and one that he originally called a “Symphonic Humoresque.” In the first movement, we hear a side of Mahler we haven’t heard before.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner*DOMINIC COMPERATORE as the voice of Bruno Walter*JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul Bekker*DAN BARNETT as the voice of Jean Paul Richter*ROBERT FASS as the voice of Siegfried Lipiner*DAVID RAPKIN as the voice of E.T.A. Hoffmann*P.J. OCHLAN as the voice of Alfred RollerGuests include:*SIR SIMON RATTLE – Conductor (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic)*KENT NAGANO – Conductor (Hamburg State Opera and Philharmonic, Montreal Symphony Orchestra)*WILLIAM HENRY CURRY – Conductor (Durham Symphony)*MARINA MAHLER - Granddaughter of Gustav Mahler and President of the Mahler Foundation*CARTER BREY - Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic*PAUL MERKELO - Principal Trumpet, Montreal Symphony Orchestra*EMMANUEL PAHUD - Principal Flute, Berlin Philharmonic*RICHARD WOODHAMS - Former Principal Oboe, Philadelphia Orchestra*CYNTHIA YEH - Principal Percussion, Chicago Symphony Orchestra*PAUL FLEMING - Cornell University, Ithaca*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EPISODE LINK:Season 4, Episode 1: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s4e1.htmlEMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITE:www.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7

In this special episode, MARINA MAHLER talks about publishing a family photo album that belonged to her grandmother, Alma Mahler.You can see more details and order a copy here: https://www.themahlerfamily.com/

Season 4 focuses on Mahler’s Fourth Symphony in G major (1899-1900), which charts the journey of the soul from its earthly life to a heavenly one. Each episode is devoted to a movement of the symphony, followed by a concluding historical episode devoted to the reception of the Fourth Symphony when it premiered in 1901.Winner of a 2025 Gold Signal Award and two Davey Awards.*****Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, and Dominic Comperatore as the voice of Bruno Walter.Guests include conductors Sir Simon Rattle, Kent Nagano, and William Henry Curry; principal musicians of the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, and the Berlin Philharmonic; And scholars from Columbia University, Cornell University, Washington University in St. Louis, Oxford University in England and the University of Athens in Greece.*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7

Leonard Bernstein had an affinity for the music of Gustav Mahler, as seen in the climax of the Oscar-nominated 2023 Netflix film “Maestro.” In this special episode, we explore what the two musicians had in common, and learn how Bernstein brought Mahler back into the spotlight in the 1960s.Winner of a 2024 Gold Signal Award, a Gold Davey Award, a Communicator Award of Excellence, a Silver Award at the 2024 New York Festivals Radio Awards, and a 2025 Webby Award Nomination.*****Guests include:*JAMIE BERNSTEIN - Daughter of Leonard Bernstein*GABE SMITH - Archivist, New York Philharmonic*****WATCH THIS EPISODE WITH ARCHIVAL IMAGES FROM THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9rvceUsDnAWEBSITE LINK:Embrace Everything Website: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7

In the sixth and final movement of Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony, he reaches the top rung on his ladder of consciousness. This glorious adagio is Mahler’s celebration of God’s perfect love.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*PAUL HECHT as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche*LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner*ROBERT FASS as the voice of Siegfried Lipiner*BILLY LYONS as the voice of Arthur Schopenhauer*GARY TIEDEMANN as the voice of Gustav Theodor FechnerGuests include:*KENT NAGANO – Conductor (Hamburg State Opera and Philharmonic, Montreal Symphony Orchestra)*MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS – Conductor (San Francisco Symphony, New World Symphony, London Symphony Orchestra)*CARTER BREY - Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic*BILL HUDGINS - Principal Clarinet, Boston Symphony Orchestra*CHRISTOPHER MARTIN - Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic*CAROLINE KITA - Washington University in St. Louis*IOANNIS KONSTANTAKOS - University of Athens, Greece*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*JOANNA NEILLY - Oxford University, England*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EPISODE LINKS:Season 3, Episode 6: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s3e6.htmlEmbrace Everything Website: www.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7

Colorado Mahlerfest 39 is coming up! May 13 to 17 in Boulder, Colorado.Embrace Everything listeners can get discounted tickets, merchandise, and access to special features. More information here:https://mahlerfest.org/pages/embrace-everything*****Angels are the next step on Gustav Mahler’s ladder of consciousness. In the joyful fifth movement of his Third Symphony, the orchestra is joined by a children’s choir and a women’s choir giving voice to the angels.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*PAUL HECHT as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche*ROBERT FASS as the voice of Siegfried LipinerGuests include:*JAMES BURTON - Choral Director, Boston Symphony Orchestra*MEGAN and HANNAH LAURENCE - Choristers, Boston Symphony Orchestra Children’s Chorus*EAMONN GREINER - Chorister, Saint Paul's Boys' Choir, Boston*CAROLINE KITA - Washington University in St. Louis*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*JOANNA NEILLY - Oxford University, England*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EPISODE LINKS:Season 3, Episode 5: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s3e5.htmlEmbrace Everything Website: www.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7

In the fourth movement of his Third Symphony, Gustav Mahler’s ladder of consciousness reaches humanity. It is a dramatic orchestral song for mezzo soprano that explores the meaning of existence, with lyrics from Nietzsche’s book “Thus Spoke Zarathustra.”*****Starring: *JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*PAUL HECHT as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche *ROBERT FASS as the voice of Siegfried LipinerGuests include:*CARTER BREY - Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic *CAROLINE KITA - Washington University in St. Louis *IOANNIS KONSTANTAKOS - University of Athens, Greece *MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York *JOANNA NEILLY - Oxford University, England*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerContributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EPISODE LINKS:Season 3, Episode 4: www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/s3e4.htmlEmbrace Everything Website: www.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7