Mahler's 5th Symphony Analysis

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In this performance the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler's 5th Symphony in Berlin, Germany on September 11, 2011. Manfred Honeck conducts this classical piece.

The quality of this performance is quite excellent. The piece is extremely captivating and grabs the attention of those who have no interest in classical music. The animation of the stage performers is spectacular at all times and shows true passion for the piece they're playing. Their are no special effects in this performance, and I feel that this does not detract from the quality of the performance. As previously mentioned the passion of the performers and the conductor speaks for itself. The work itself is made up of three intense movements, the fist two being dark

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