The Rückert Lieder - Episode 1: “Mahler and Rückert”

After a traumatic health scare in 1901, Gustav Mahler found consolation in the words of poet Friedrich Rückert. Mahler adopted Rückert’s voice as his own in a new series of songs. ***** 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 Guests include: *THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and…