On Air Now
Smooth Classics at Seven with Sam Pittis 7pm - 8pm
Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2, The Resurrection
This image appears in the gallery:
Scary Classical Music: Listen to 15 frightening pieces
14. Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2, The Resurrection
There are two moments in Mahler's Symphony No. 2 (subtitled The Resurrection) where the composer attempted to capture the terror and pain of death in one musical gesture, what has become known as the 'Death Shriek'. You can judge for yourself whether it works or not, but we advise you to sit down while you listen…
