Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde(2005)

Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde is a classical music film capturing Leonard Bernstein's interpretations of two of Mahler's most profound works. Filmed at Berlin's Philharmonie, Bernstein conducts the Ninth Symphony with an intensity that reflects his belief that modern audiences finally understood Mahler's final completed composition. He revisits Das Lied von der Erde, previously recorded in Vienna, with a new recording made in Israel. Tenor René Kollo brings the power of a great Wagner voice to the work, while contralto Christa Ludwig delivers an emotionally devastating performance in the final movement, capturing the piece's blend of triumph and sorrow with unmatched depth.