Mahler’s Seventh with Bychkov at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Much honored and much recorded conductor Semyon Bychkov, who has been obsessed with Mahler since his early years, shares his insights into the multi-faceted world of Mahlers Seventh Symphony. Sometimes called The Song of the Nightbecause two of the five movements are titled Nachtmusikthe work is known for Mahlers use of unusual scoring, including guitar, mandolin, tenor horn, even an early example of Bartks snap pizzicato. The symphonic journey concludes with a roaring rollercoaster ride of a finale.