Reawakening Mahler │ Leonard Bernstein: Master of Mahler (1/4)

Leonard Bernstein was a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Gustav Mahler and his music, and his recordings of Mahler’s symphonies remain among the best available. Conductor Derek Gleeson discusses Leonard Bernstein’s love for Mahler and how his passion and performances of Mahler’s works reignited interest in the composer. About BERNSTEIN INSIGHT: MASTER OF MAHLER For Leonard Bernstein, a Mahler performance was never a matter of routine. Indeed he frequently turned to Mahler on occasions of special significance, not just for him but for the world at large. Mahler’s symphonies still arouse our emotions like few others, with their unique sense of loss and radiant affirmation. This series delves into Leonard Bernstein’s relationship with the composer with interviews with Bernstein himself and musicians who have worked with him. About Jon Tolansky: Formerly a musician at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Jon Tolansky specialises in making documentary features on composers