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Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav Mahler

The Embrace Everything podcast series is an exploration and celebration of the music of Gustav Mahler. Throughout his life, Mahler insisted that music had to, literally, embrace everything. This makes his compositions unusually rich in what they offer both audience and musicians. Each season explores a different Mahler symphony and includes interviews with leading conductors, music scholars and musicians. Additionally, Mahler’s own words and those of his contemporaries are read by

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Special Episode: Mahler Movies

Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav Mahler ·

2025/10/14

In this special episode, filmmaker Jason Starr talks about his fascination with Gustav Mahler and his many documentary movies on the great composer.Six of Jason Starr’s Mahler films currently available for streaming: On Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer https://vimeo.com/475536616/6b9f10e961 Mahler’s Titan: The Romance, Death and Triumph of a Young Musician https://vimeo.com/475440671 Of Love, Death and Beyond: Exploring Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony https://vimeo.com/465973667 What the

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00:16:15

BONUS EPISODE: Looking Ahead to Season 5

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2025/07/13

Host and Producer Aaron Cohen shares excerpts of his early research into Mahler’s Fifth Symphony as he begins production on Season 5.Guests include David Bilger (former Principal Trumpet, Philadelphia Orchestra, Stefan Dohr (Principal Horn, Berlin Philharmonic), Marina Mahler (Granddaughter of Gustav Mahler and President of the Mahler Foundation), Christopher Martin (Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic), Paul Merkelo (Principal Trumpet, Montreal Symphony Orchestra), and Michael Sachs

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00:13:14

BONUS EPISODE: Seven Themes

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2025/07/12

Mahler said there are seven themes in the first movement of his Fourth Symphony. Pianist and composer D.D. Jackson identifies and contextualizes each of them for us.D.D. Jackson is an Emmy Award-winning composer, a jazz and classical pianist, and a music educator. Learn more about him at www.ddjackson.com. SUPPORT US PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=91819874 SEE THE NEW EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG ON OUR SUPPORT PAGE: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html FOR A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

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00:23:47

The Premiere of Mahler's Fourth Symphony

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2025/07/12

Mahler premiered his Fourth Symphony in 1901. In this episode we learn how audiences and critics responded to the new work. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Dominic Comperatore as the voice of Bruno Walter, Jeff Spurgeon as the voice of “The Critic” and Dan Barnett as the voice of Jean Paul Richter. Guests include Bart Hermans (Manager ICT, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam). SUPPORT US

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00:34:30

Movement Four - The Heavenly Life

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2025/07/11

Mahler composed the song “The Heavenly Life” in 1892, seven years before using it as the last movement of his Fourth Symphony. In this episode we discuss the meaning of the song and its lyrics. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Shanade Hernandez as the voice of Mahler’s Angel, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Dominic Comperatore as the voice of Bruno Walter, Dan Barnett as the voice of Jean Paul Richter, Jack Berenholtz as the voice of Paul Bekker, Paul Hecht

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00:31:27

Movement Three - St. Ursula's Smile

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2025/07/09

In the third movement of his Fourth Symphony, Mahler introduces a different kind of humor, one that inspires both laughter and tears at the same time.Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Dominic Comperatore as the voice of Bruno Walter, Dan Barnett as the voice of Jean Paul Richter, Jack Berenholtz as the voice of Paul Bekker, and Billy Lyons as the voice of Arthur Schopenhauer. Guests include William Henry Curry (Music

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00:24:55

Movement Two - Freund Hein Strikes Up the Dance

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2025/07/08

In the second movement of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, we begin our journey toward heaven. But the path is going to take some surprising twists. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Dominic Comperatore as the voice of Bruno Walter, Jack Berenholtz as the voice of Paul Bekker, and Dan Barnett as the voice of Jean Paul Richter. Guests include William Henry Curry (Music Director, Durham Symphony Orchestra), Marina Mahler

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00:36:29

Movement One - Mahler's Laughter

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2025/07/07

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony is his most playful composition, and one that he originally called a “Symphonic Humoresque.” In the first movement, we hear a side of Mahler we haven’t heard before. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Dominic Comperatore as the voice of Bruno Walter, Jack Berenholtz as the voice of Paul Bekker, Dan Barnett as the voice of Jean Paul Richter, Robert Fass as the voice of Siegfried Lipiner, David Rapkin as

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00:10:32

Special Episode: The Mahler Family Album

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2025/07/03

In this special episode, Marina Mahler talks about publishing a family photo album that belonged to her grandmother, Alma Mahler. You can see more details and order a copy here:https://www.themahlerfamily.com/

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00:02:34

Season 4 - "The Heavenly Life" - Mahler's Fourth...

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2025/07/02

Season 4 focuses on Mahler’s Fourth Symphony in G major (1899-1900), which charts the journey of the soul from its earthly life to a heavenly one. Each episode is devoted to a movement of the symphony, followed by a concluding historical episode devoted to the reception of the Fourth Symphony when it premiered in 1901. Guests include conductors Sir Simon Rattle, Kent Nagano, and William Henry Curry; principal musicians of the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony

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00:08:34

Season 4 - Coming Soon!

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2025/05/06

A new Season 4 update from host and producer Aaron Cohen, and an invitation to help us launch the new season on July 7.SUPPORT US PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=91819874 SEE THE NEW EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG ON OUR SUPPORT PAGE: https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.html FOR A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE OR ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION, SUPPORT US ON FRACTURED ATLAS: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahler Contributions of any size are appreciated. For

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Mahler in May

Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav Mahler ·

2025/05/02

In this short episode, Embrace Everything producer and host Aaron Cohen walks you through the many exciting Mahler events this month and how you can watch them all for free!AMSTERDAM MAHLER FESTIVAL: May 8 to 18 https://mahlerfestival.concertgebouw.nl/en/ AMSTERDAM MAHLER FESTIVAL VIDEO STREAM https://npo.nl/start/live?channel=NPO2+Extra AMSTERDAM MAHLER FESTIVAL RADIO

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00:12:47

Season 4: "The Heavenly Life" Update & Preview

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2024/09/26

Host and producer Aaron Cohen talks about the upcoming Season 4 and shares excerpts.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=91819874

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00:27:31

Mahler & the Maestro

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2024/01/30

Leonard Bernstein had an affinity for the music of Gustav Mahler, as seen in the climax of the Oscar-nominated 2023 Netflix film “Maestro.” In this special episode, we explore what the two musicians had in common, and learn how Bernstein brought Mahler back into the spotlight in the 1960s.Guests include Jamie Bernstein (Leonard Bernstein's daughter) and Gabe Smith (Archivist for the New York Philharmonic). WATCH THIS EPISODE WITH ARCHIVAL IMAGES FROM THE NEW YORK

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00:37:23

Movement Six - What Love Tells Me

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2023/01/31

In the sixth and final movement of Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony, he reaches the top rung on his ladder of consciousness. This glorious adagio is Mahler’s celebration of God’s perfect love. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Paul Hecht as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Robert Fass as the voice of Siegfried Lipiner, Billy Lyons as the voice of Arthur Schopenhauer, and Gary Tiedemann as the voice of Gustav Theodor

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00:15:47

Movement Five - What the Angels Tell Me

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2023/01/23

Angels are the next step on Gustav Mahler’s ladder of consciousness. In the joyful fifth movement of his Third Symphony, the orchestra is joined by a children’s choir and a women’s choir giving voice to the angels. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Paul Hecht as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche, and Robert Fass as the voice of Siegfried Lipiner. Guests include James Burton (Choral Director, Boston Symphony Orchestra), Megan and Hannah Laurence (Choristers, Boston Symphony

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00:27:47

Movement Four - What Humanity Tells Me

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2023/01/16

In the fourth movement of his Third Symphony, Gustav Mahler’s ladder of consciousness reaches humanity. It is a dramatic orchestral song for mezzo soprano that explores the meaning of existence, with lyrics from Nietzsche’s book “Thus Spoke Zarathustra.” Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Paul Hecht as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche, and Robert Fass as the voice of Siegfried Lipiner. Guests include Carter Brey (Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic), Caroline Kita (Washington

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00:33:32

Movement Three - What the Animals in the Forest Tell Me

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2023/01/09

Gustav Mahler made animals the next step upward on his ladder of consciousness in the third movement of his Third Symphony. Summoning both humor and tragedy, he portrays the sounds of the forest, from sweetly singing nightingales to fearsome creatures. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Paul Hecht as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Billy Lyons as the voice of Arthur Schopenhauer, and Gary Tiedemann as the voice of Gustav

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00:18:59

Movement Two - What the Flowers in the Meadow Tell Me

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2022/12/08

In the second movement of his Third Symphony, Gustav Mahler begins the upward journey on the ladder of consciousness. He considers flowers the first step and portrays them in musically charming ways. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner, Billy Lyons as the voice of Arthur Schopenhauer, and Gary Tiedemann as the voice of Gustav Theodor Fechner Guests include Carter Brey (Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic), Robert Chen

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00:48:12

Movement One - Pan Awakes and Summer Marches In

Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav Mahler ·

2022/12/05

Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony is the story of creation, with each movement a higher rung on the ladder of consciousness. It begins with lifeless matter and the struggle for life to emerge, portrayed as a musical battle between winter and summer. Starring James Lurie as the voice of Gustav Mahler, Paul Hecht as the voice of Friedrich Nietzsche, and Laura Gragtmans as the voice of Natalie Bauer-Lechner. Guests include Kent Nagano (General Music Director of the Hamburg State Opera, and Chief

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