Classical Pick of the Week: Symphony of a THOUSAND
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Mahler Symphony No.8 - Rattle (Proms2002)
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Classical Pick of the Week: Symphony of a THOUSAND
Sort by LAist (Free subscription) - 09/07/2008
A preview of Mahler, conducted here by Simon Rattle at the BBC Proms Mahler's 8th Symphony is titled the Symphony of a Thousand because the premiere had over 800 vocalists on stage accompanying an orchestra of around 200. It's epic. It's the last appearance of Salonen as the Music Director, and due to the lack of opportunities to see the 8th symphony, this a program that should not be missed. There...
