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Symphony No. 2 in C minor, 'Resurrection'

Composer: Gustav Mahler
Performers: 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales
Performers: 成人快手 National Chorus of Wales
Conductor: Thomas S酶nderg氓rd
Date of broadcast: 04 June 2015

Mahler鈥檚 2nd symphony, scored for huge orchestra, 2 sopranos and choir, tells the story of a hero, but one which starts with his death. It makes for an extraordinary journey - by turns violent, angry, heroic, tender and other-worldly. It's a journey that anyone can take and be moved by.

Composer: Gustav Mahler
Performers: 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales
Performers: 成人快手 National Chorus of Wales
Performer: Susan Gritton (Soprano)
Performer: Jennifer Johnston (Mezzo-soprano)
Conductor: Thomas S酶nderg氓rd
Recording date: 04 June 2015
Date of broadcast: 04 June 2015

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