The Orchestra Now Concert 3
Conducted by Leon Botstein, music director
February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016
Das Lied von der Erde ("The Song of the Earth") is one of Mahler's best-loved works, written during a dark time in the composer's life. This presentation of Mahler's song cycle features mezzo-soprano Susan Platts and tenor Charles Reid. Inspired by a collection of Chinese verse about the end of life, Mahler avoided calling Das Lied his ninth symphony, since many composers died after writing their ninth.