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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 23 MIN

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra Releases New Recording of Mahler's Fifth Symphony!

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The Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra recently released a new recording of Mahler's Fifth Symphony! Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles joined Jim Cunningham from Berlin to talk about the CD. Sir Donald discusses the orchestra's high caliber, the involvement of musicians from various major orchestras including Pittsburgh, and the evolution of the festival's recording agenda, highlighting the partnership with Reference Recordings and the technical improvements in their recording process. He elaborates on the interpretive aspects of Mahler's Fifth Symphony, particularly the Adagietto and the prominent trumpet and horn solos, and shared insights into the challenges and artistry involved in performing the work. Sir Donald also hails the unique qualities of the Grand Teton Music Festival, its rehearsal structure compared to other festivals, and its appeal to both American and European audiences. You can learn more about the recording and purchase the CD on the Grand Teton Music Festival's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene.Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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