Gustav Mahler: Conducting Mahler/I Have Lost Touch With the World | 
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 30309
Format: Classical, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 11
UPC: 899132000114
EAN: 0899132000114
ASIN: B000AOGMIK
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: October 18, 2005
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An insightful look into musical genius June 4, 2008
Scott Greer (Bonshaw, PEI Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This DVD contains 2 features, Conducting Mahler, which shows how leading conductors of Mahler approach his music, and "I have lost touch with the world" (a quote from Mahler), which focuses on Chailly's farewell concert as head of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, in a performance of Mahler's 9th symphony.
If you are like me--a true Mahler lover, with many different versions of his symphonies, and you think spending an evening listening to Mahler and comparing performances by Haitink, Abbado, Chailly, and Rattle sounds like 'fun'--this is for you!! Now---I'm not sure how many of 'you' are left at this point, but if you're still with me then you'll love this DVD. The interviews are with the conductors mentioned above plus Riccardo Muti (why he was included I'm not sure). They all have very illuminating comments about both the music and Mahler himself. All 10 of Mahler's symphonies are discussed with examples and excerpts, and the interviews and music are woven together very skillfully. I was particularly moved by the ending, where a series of pictures of Mahler throughout his life are shown to the last movement of his 3rd symphony. Very well done.
The 'second' feature, I Have Lost Touch with the World, is an in depth look at his famous 9th symphony. In a parallel fashion--in what was a stroke of directorial genius--the end of Chailly's term as principle conductor of the Concertgebouw is a backdrop that intersects with the music of Mahler's own 'farewell'. While obviously tremendously talented, I personally didn't find Chailly to be the most insightful of the conductors. He brings outstanding musicianship and a beautiful sound to his Mahler (yes, I own his Mahler cycle), but I wouldn't say that his approach emphasizes the neurotic and/or introspective nature of Mahler's music. Still, a fascinating look at how musician, music and social context come together.
Would that there be more videos like this, I might have withheld a 5th star--but the uniqueness of this DVD make it essential viewing for the 'true' Mahler lover--but moreover, for those who find music an awesome part of life. Nietzsche was right: "Life without music would be a mistake."
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