Tag: classical music

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky

Mendelssohn & Wagner

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Takemitsu’s Requiem and Mahler’s Symphony No.9 were triggered by loss and grief – Takemitsu for his mentor Fumio Hayasak, Mahler for his own daughter. But in the midst of death there is life: despite the solemn circumstances, these works have incredible spirit, even joy at times.