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Mahler

Kieran Hodgson as the inspirator 'Ralph Lewis' introduces us to Mahler’s music, with John Sessions and Colin Hoult. From 2017.

Can self-described 'music educator and inspiration' Ralph Lewis (the man behind 'In the Bedroom with Brahms' and 'Eating 5 A Day The Elgar Way') persuade self-confessed 'enemy of culture' Paul, that Mahler's worth a listen, and not just a load of old cowbells.

Critically-acclaimed comedian Kieran Hodgson - as Ralph Lewis - presents comedy intros to the great composers.

Written by and starring Kieran Hodgson.

With:

Colin Hoult
Harry Enfield

Producer: Sam Ward.

A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

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14 minutes

Last on

Wed 19 Apr 2023 23:30

Music Played

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No.2, 'The Resurrection', 5th Movement

    Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Otto Klemperer.
    • Mahler: Symphony Number 2.
    • EMI.
  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No.6, 'The Tragic', Andante

    Performer: New York Philharmonic. Conductor: Leonard Bernstein.
    • CBS MasterworksAlbum: Mahler Symphonies Number 6 & 8.
  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No.10, 1st Movement

    Performer: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Daniel Harding.
    • Mahler 10.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No.10, 5th Movement (completed by Deryck Cooke)

    Performer: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Daniel Harding.
    • Mahler 10.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No.9, 4th MovementPerformer: New Philharmonia Orchestra

    Conductor: Otto Klemperer.
    • Mahler: Symphony Number 9.
    • EMI.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Aug 2017 23:15
  • Wed 17 Apr 2019 23:15
  • Thu 16 Sep 2021 23:30
  • Wed 19 Apr 2023 23:30

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