Gustavo Dudamel conducts an excerpt from Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Mahler’s First Symphony undoubtedly lives up to its courageous nickname, “Titan," that Mahler gave early versions of his work. In the composer’s own words, the music narrates “a strong, heroic man, his life and sufferings, his battles and defeat at the hands of Fate.” Watch the Los Angeles Philharmonic conquer this audacious finale excerpt under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.

An excerpt from Mvt IV from Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1
Performed by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Recorded on October 6, 2022 at Walt Disney Concert Hall

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[thetrumpet]

The viola phrasing, is just wonderful!!! And the a la stick pizzicato strings cue!!! Followed by epic muted trumpet fanfare!!! Then the greatest crash cymbal climax!!!! THEN HOLY GOD LIKE This is sheer perfection.

[scottmiller]

Fantastic Ending to the Greatest First Symphony of All Time and the power of the conclusion is astonishing and unbelievable

[johngouthier]

This is by far the best rendition of the ending of this symphony played in a long time. Definitely a definitive performance 💯👏🎶🎧🎵

[kelsocampbell]

However many performances and recordings I hear of this piece, I am still in great awe of the composer, Gustav Mahler.

[VallaMusic]

wow - every time I think I've heard this symphony performed to sheer perfection, someone comes along and tops it - bravo Maestro Dudamel and LA Phil

[SFreije]

Wonderful! Please release the whole recording, would be great to compare with the recording from his inaugural concert.

[TimpTim]

Thank you. Best ending of all the Mahler symphonies, imo.

[Moonman]

Those are not easy passages for the orchestra, especially at that tempo, but they nailed it. Maestro Dudamel's phrasing and separation of musical thoughts is wonderful. I'm looking forward to seeing the entire performance.

[devintruddie]

Dudamel conducts the bloody woodwind trill with his damn hair.... He's a bloody genious 😂🤣

[anaconrad]

Y grandiosa obra!!. Vivan la orquesta y el Director!!❤

[reynoldchristiansgarciagon]

Increíble Gustavo y orquesta en el corazón... Magnífica interpretación

[CATDRL]

I miss going to see these live. I wish they had paid subscription so I can view from home.

[papagen]

LA Phil should offer digital subscription like the Berlin Phil.
fyi the horns are supposed to all stand up per Mahler's score.

[pedropozo]

INMENSO MAHLER MUSICA DE DIOS MUSIC OF GOD LOVE MAHLER ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[dougcargill]

The artistry of the musicians is off the charts. I have an issue with some of the tempi, but otherwise, marvelous. Bravo Tutti.

[veljankapopovska]

Uzivam slusajki i gledajki gi ovie snimki oorkestarot, koj Vie maestralno go bodite i dirigirate.
🤍🤍🕊🕊

[ameliamartinez]

El mejor director del mundo Gustavo Dudamel.

[gridley]

A brief video is posted to YouTube of Dudamel conducting Mahler's 9th in the place he'll be starting in 2026. As for long-time popular canon composed by John Williams & performed in LA & Vienna (by either Dudamel or Williams himself) is also posted to YT. The talent & skills of musicians & a conductor are affected by the space around them.

[gavinyoung]

Absolutely lovely interpretation! The slower tempo was very new for me. Although I sometimes felt like the percussion clipped in the recording?

[saidabarlev]

Sounds great
Nice and soft and warm.
Question
Why are all the players with Masks??