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#Sternphilharmonic #Mahler #Soprano Soonyoung Kim - Sternphilharmonic Concert 2024.12.05 Ceramic Palace Hall Mahler Symphony No. 4 Chamber Version by Klaus Simon - Music Director. Conductor Junghwan Kwon - Soprano. Soonyung Kim - Mahler's Symphony No. 4 was composed between 1899 and 1900. Contrary to the public opinion at the time that it was said to be light and childish compared to previous symphonies, it is now loved by many as a beautiful piece that cannot be left out of the Mahler symphony series. It consists of a total of 4 movements, is about 50 minutes of performance time, and is the shortest piece among Mahler's symphonies, and has parts that may remind you of composers Haydn and Mozart due to its bright and concise feeling. It emphasizes the pure joy of heaven as seen through the eyes of a child, while at the same time providing a glimpse into the difficult life on earth. Mahler wanted to capture the joys and sorrows of life and the joys of heaven in this one piece. The chamber music version performed this time by Klaus Simon is a small ensemble rearrangement of the original large-scale orchestra version, simplifying the complexity of the original while also preserving Mahler's musical characteristics. In addition, the detailed expression of each instrument conveys Mahler's emotions and themes well, and the arrangement with a modern interpretation provides a new appeal to many classical music lovers. 00:20:00 I. Bedächtig, Nicht eilen / Carefully, do not rush The innocence and purity of a child Dissonance felt as a contrast between innocence and the world of experience 00:16:33 II. In a leisurely manner, Ohne Hast / The feeling of a grim reaper recommending the world of death in a leisurely, unhurried manner A contrasting harmony of strangeness and cheerfulness 00:25:53 III. Ruhevoll, Poco adagio / Calmly, somewhat slowly The struggle between calm and sighs The gates of heaven open in the midst of deepening conflict 00:44:42 IV. Sehr behaglich / Heavenly music heard in a very comfortable soprano voice The joyous ecstasy of having reached the life in heaven - Subscribe: / @stern_philharmonic Homepage: https://www.sternphil.com - Video filming and editing / Cherry Music Studio