Impassioned Atlanta Mahler 8 strives to achieve balance

Von Vishnu Bachani, 18 November 2019

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“Morris Robinson, as Pater Ecstaticus, shone with his deep, gravelly voice”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta, am 16 November 2019

Mahler, Symphonie Nr. 8 in Es-Dur 'Symphonie der Tausend'

Evelina Dobračeva, Sopran

Erin Wall, Sopran

Nicole Cabell, Sopran

Michelle DeYoung, Mezzosopran

Kelley O'Connor, Mezzosopran

Toby Spence, Tenor

Russell Braun, Bariton

Morris Robinson, Bass

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Gwinnett Young Singers

Robert Spano, Musikalische Leitung

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

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Vishnu Bachani

Dividing his time between New York and London, Vishnu Bachani is a recent graduate of New York University in mathematics and music. Interested in tonal music theory and analysis, he has written for The Bruckner Journal and New York Classical Review and has completed analytical research on music ranging from Wagner and Bruckner to Radiohead and Massive Attack, which he regularly posts on his website. Some cherished musicians include J.S. Bach, Gustav Mahler, and Meshuggah.