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The Embrace Everything podcast series is an exploration and celebration of the music of Gustav Mahler. Throughout his life Mahler insisted that music had to, literally, embrace everything. This makes his compositions unusually rich in what they offer both audience and musicians. It’s often delightfully quirky one moment and then deeply tragic the next. Mahler did not shy away from introducing the most low-brow, commonplace musical tune alongside the most radiantly sublime words in all of spiritual literature. Gustav Mahler meant what he said: music has to embrace everything.Each season of the series explores a different Mahler symphony. The series already includes more than 100 interviews with leading conductors, music scholars, and orchestral musicians—all of whom have extensive first-hand experience with the music, offering an abundance of insights into just what makes Mahler’s music so unique. Additionally, comments from Mahler and his contemporaries are read by actors throughout the programs. Each episode explores how Mahler drew not just from the world of music but from the other arts, from the world of nature, and from life itself. Anything that attracted Mahler’s attention was liable to find its way into the music. How did he do this? That’s something each episode investigates.Interviews thus far include members of the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra.Embrace Everything has topped podcast charts around the world. The series reached #1 on the Apple Music Commentary, Music History, or Music charts in more than 25 countries and has won 15 international awards in the last three years.
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- 1 weeks ago14 min
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 7: “Paving the Way to Mahler’s Fifth Symphony”
“The Rückert Lieder” were an integral milestone on Gustav Mahler’s journey to his Fifth Symphony. In this episode we demonstrate the musical and philosophical connections.*****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*JACK BERENHOLTZ as the voice of Paul BekkerGuests include:*THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerConsider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details.Contributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
- 1 weeks ago16 min
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 6: “If You Love for Beauty”
The only love song Gustav Mahler ever wrote was “If You Love for Beauty.” It was a gift for his wife Alma during their first summer together in 1902.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav MahlerGuests include:*THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerConsider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details.Contributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
- 2 weeks ago19 min
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 5: “I Am Lost to the World”
“I Am Lost to the World” is widely considered Gustav Mahler’s greatest song. In this episode we discover why it continues to move listeners so profoundly.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-LechnerGuests include:*THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerConsider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details.Contributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
- 2 weeks ago18 min
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 4: “At Midnight”
In Friedrich Rückert’s poem “At Midnight,” Gustav Mahler found the perfect lyrics to pair with his haunting score. The combination illustrates Mahler’s ongoing questioning of faith and search for God.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav MahlerGuests include:*THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerConsider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details.Contributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
- 3 weeks ago7 min
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 3: “Do Not Look into My Songs”
One of Friedrich Rückert’s poems argued for privacy during the creative process. No wonder the lyrics resonated with Gustav Mahler, who was inspired to create “Do Not Look Into My Songs.”*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-LechnerGuests include:*THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerConsider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details.Contributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
- 3 weeks ago13 min
The Rückert Lieder - Episode 2: “I Breathed a Gentle Fragrance”
Gustav Mahler’s song “I Breathed a Gentle Fragrance” endeavors to capture the intoxicating smell of the Linden tree. He wrote it for someone dear to him.*****Starring:*JAMES LURIE as the voice of Gustav Mahler*LAURA GRAGTMANS as the voice of Natalie Bauer-LechnerGuests include:*THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerConsider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details.Contributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
- 3 weeks ago12 min
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 WalterGuests include:*THOMAS HAMPSON - Foremost Baritone and Opera Star*MARILYN McCOY - Columbia University, New York*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerConsider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details.Contributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
- 4 weeks ago1 min
Special Season - The Rückert Lieder
This special season focuses on Mahler’s Rückert Lieder, a collection of five songs based on texts by the poet Friedrich Rückert. The season opens by exploring the circumstances that led Mahler to compose his Rückert Lieder, then goes in depth on the songs individually, and wraps up by explaining how the songs relate to Mahler’s Fifth Symphony.*****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, and Jack Berenholtz as the voice of Paul BekkerGuests include baritone Thomas Hampson and Columbia University music professor Marilyn McCoy*****Support us on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/u91819874/membershipSee the new EMBRACE EVERYTHING MUG on our website:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/donate.htmlFor a tax-deductible one-time contribution, support us on FRACTURED ATLAS:https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/embrace-everything-the-world-of-gustav-mahlerConsider joining the FRIENDS OF MAHLER CIRCLE with a gift of $5,000 or more. Donors at this level get a dinner in New York City with host Aaron Cohen and actor James Lurie (the voice of Mahler). Contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org and we’ll send further details.Contributions of any size are appreciated.For more information, contact us at support@theworldofgustavmahler.org*****EMBRACE EVERYTHING WEBSITEwww.theworldofgustavmahler.orgEMBRACE EVERYTHING SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofgustavmahlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofgustavmahler/X: https://x.com/worldofmahlerBluesky :https://bsky.app/profile/worldofmahler.bsky.socialBONUS CONTENT:https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/extras.htmlPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3YU4tWnSpotify: spoti.fi/3TjHfb7
About Embrace Everything - The World of Gustav Mahler
The Embrace Everything podcast series is an exploration and celebration of the music of Gustav Mahler. Throughout his life Mahler insisted that music had to, literally, embrace everything. This makes his compositions unusually rich in what they offer both audience and musicians. It’s often delightfully quirky one moment and then deeply tragic the next. Mahler did not shy away from introducing the most low-brow, commonplace musical tune alongside the most radiantly sublime words in all of spiritual literature. Gustav Mahler meant what he said: music has to embrace everything.Each season of the series explores a different Mahler symphony. The series already includes more than 100 interviews with leading conductors, music scholars, and orchestral musicians—all of whom have extensive first-hand experience with the music, offering an abundance of insights into just what makes Mahler’s music so unique. Additionally, comments from Mahler and his contemporaries are read by actors throughout the programs. Each episode explores how Mahler drew not just from the world of music but from the other arts, from the world of nature, and from life itself. Anything that attracted Mahler’s attention was liable to find its way into the music. How did he do this? That’s something each episode investigates.Interviews thus far include members of the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra.Embrace Everything has topped podcast charts around the world. The series reached #1 on the Apple Music Commentary, Music History, or Music charts in more than 25 countries and has won 15 international awards in the last three years.
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