Mahler: Song of the Earth

Description

One of Mahler's final works, this series of songs based on Chinese classical poetry runs the gamut of human experiences with meditations on love, nature, drinking, solitude and the passing of time. The evening opens with Polish composer Lutosławski's tribute to Bartók.

Featured performers:

Grant Park Orchestra
Carlos Kalmar, Conductor
Alexandra Petersamer, Mezzo-Soprano
Christian Elsner, Tenor