A Mahlerian of distinction, Michael Tilson Thomas knows best what nerve it took to program the world premiere of his new Rilke Songs cheek by jowl with selections from the master’s kaleidoscopic Des Knaben Wunderhorn. His chosen soloists Sasha Cooke and Ryan McKinny should put MTT’s efforts in the finest possible light. —M.G.
MTT & Mahler: Love & Lyricism
Also on the program: Overture to Benvenuto Cellini, by Hector Berlioz and La Valse, by Maurice Ravel.
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