Is Mahler having a moment?
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Mahler’s music holds a towering place in classical music today, but that wasn’t always the case. So what changed? How did he explode into the classical zeitgeist in the 1960s - and stay there? Is he really related to Beyoncé? And will his music continue to be popular, or will our dwindling attention spans make it harder to appreciate his epic symphonies? Perhaps Mahler’s appeal isn’t about passing trends, but about the raw emotion in his music and its deep connection with listeners... Plus, Andy reveals his go-to beverage for the ultimate Mahler symphony marathon.
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