Mahler: Symphony No. 9, Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic

Caught between a lust for life and fear of death: Gustav Mahler s Symphony No. 9 in D Major is his last completed musical work. His Ninth is considered by many the Austrian composer s most brilliant work almost a preparation of his musical legacy, in which he already anticipates his own farewell. In this 2019 concert at the Rudolfinum in Prague, Symphony No. 9 in D Major is performed by the Czech Philharmonic, conducted by Semyon Bychkov. (00:00) Coming on stage (00:31) I. Andante comodo (29:50) II. Im Tempo eines gemächlichen Ländlers. Etwas täppisch und sehr derb (46:02) III. Rondo Burleske. Allegro assai. Sehr trotzig (59:20) IV. Adagio. Sehr langsam und noch zurückhaltend The ninth symphony Gustav Mahler (1860 1911) composed actually ought to have been his tenth. That things turned out as they did owes itself primarily to the fateful events of 1907 a low point in Mahler s life. His older daughter Maria Anna died of diphtheria at j