CSU University Symphony Plays Mahler Symphony No. 7, 5-3-19
For the first time in many years, the University Symphony Orchestra and orchestra alumni, conducted by Wes Kenney, takes on the magnificent music of Gustav Mahler with a performance of his Symphony No. 7. This unique piece left a deep impression on a young Arnold Schoenberg, who became fully devoted to Mahler’s music, declaring, “After hearing the 3rd and now the 7th, I am completely yours.” “The work is huge in scope and has all the trappings of other Mahler symphonies: A march first movement, two ‘Night Music’ movements framing a large scherzo, and a rondo finale. It is quite the journey,” explains Kenney.
The performance was recorded by the RAMProductions student live event production team. RAMProductions was created by the Department of Journalism and Media Communication at Colorado State University with support from Campus Television (CTV), the College of Liberal Arts, and CSU External Relations.