The Mahler Project – Mahler, Symphony No.9 in D major

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".

Additional Info

• No: A05017095
• Composer: Gustav Mahler
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
• Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
• Production year: 2009
• Run time: 01:18:00
• Director: Andreas Morell
• Producers: Unitel
• Format: HDTV 16:9