GREAT ORCHESTRAS – GREAT CONDUCTORS

 
Thomas Hampson

 
Philippe Jordan

 

The Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra – an exemplary ensemble of young musicians – performs works by Mahler, conducted by Philippe Jordan, one of the most outstanding conductors of the younger generation. The soloists are the tenor Burkhard Fritz and the renowned American baritone Thomas Hampson.

– Symphony no 10 – Adagio
– “Das Lied von der Erde” (“The Song of the Earth”)

Soloists:
Burkhard Fritz, tenor
Thomas Hampson, baritone

Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra
Conductor: Philippe Jordan

2010/2011, Mahler Year: last year was the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), and 2011 is the centenary of his death. Mahler Year will be celebrated across the world with concerts and special tributes to this great composer.


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NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE

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