Unorchestrated is the Akron Symphony Orchestra's long-form podcast series, exploring a variety of topics with a special focus on the music and stories of under-represented musicians and composers.
The podcast is co-hosted by Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Executive Producer Thomas Moore.
On this special installment of Unorchestrated, we're sharing the insight and depth of mastery behind Gustav Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony– presented by the one and only Benjamin Zander. An infectiously enthusiastic communicator, Benjamin Zander delves into Mahler 2, taking listeners on a journey through the symphony in a highly engaging and informative discussion complete with an updated heartfelt introduction with Maestro Christopher Wilkins.
Benjamin Zander is a passionate conductor and speaker, as well as the longtime musical director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra where he has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards for Best Orchestral Performance. Ahead of the Akron Symphony Orchestra's upcoming performance of Mahler 2, he says the following:
"Nobody can hear the Resurrection symphony without being moved to their very core, and that is definitely going to be the case on March 1st"
The Akron Symphony Orchestra will be performing Mahler Symphony No.2 "Resurrection" on March 1st at E.J. Thomas Hall at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now and available at akronsymphony.org
Original discussion released in 2013 on Linn Records.
11 Dec 2024
Rhapsody in Blue with Theron Brown
Theron Brown shares his expertise on George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, revealing the timeless magic behind this iconic American masterpiece.
2 Nov 2024
The Lark Ascending with Bethlehem Kelly
The Akron Symphony continues its 71st season on November 16th with a marquee pairing of two wonderfully bright and joyful pieces — Ralph Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, and Schubert’s Fifth Symphony.
On this episode of Unorchestrated, we’re excited to be joined by none other than our violin soloist tasked with taking on one of today’s most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire: The wonderfully talented Bethlehem Kelley!
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