The Mahler Project – Documentary

Synopsis

The Mahler Project: A fascinating documentary on the musical world of Gustav Mahler as seen by the two great musicians, and a recording of Mahler's colossal Ninth. "Mahler created a new world with each of his symphonies (…) It is a fantastic journey for both of us". With these few words, Daniel Barenboim sums up the vast scope of a project undertaken with his friend Pierre Boulez: two very different world-class conductors tackle all nine completed symphonies of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) with one orchestra, the Staatskapelle Berlin. Performed as a complete cycle in Berlin, Vienna and New York, the concerts were a tremendous success. The Financial Times even wrote: "New York is going Mahler mad". Before embarking on this journey, the two conductors underwent a long period of reflection and discussion. In this documentary, director Christoph Engel compiles a rich selection of statements, conversations and musical excerpts which show how differently each maestro approaches this mighty oeuvre.

Additional Info

• No: A05512391
• Composer: Gustav Mahler
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez
• Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
• Production year: 2008
• Run time: 00:22:00
• Director: Christoph Engel
• Producers: UNITEL in coproduction with CLASSICA in cooperation with STAATSOPER UNTER DENLINDEN
• Format: HDTV 16:9