A Pianist’s Perspective on the Songs of Gustav Mahler

Lydia Brown & Roger Vignoles

 

Duration: 1 hour and 14 minutes

About: Mahler enthusiasts Lydia Brown and Roger Vignoles come together to discuss the unique and complicated song repertoire of Gustav Mahler. Together, they tackle some of the daunting qualities that cause Mahler Lieder to be underserved, most importantly the challenge of realizing orchestral colors and sounds within the bounds of the piano and the struggle to keep broad vocal lines feeling vibrant. The topics discussed and conclusions reached are extremely valuable for pianists and singers alike.

 
Des Knaben Wunderhorn by Moritz von Schwind, between 1845-1860

Des Knaben Wunderhorn by Moritz von Schwind, between 1845-1860

 

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