The New York Philharmonic Visits Mahler's Grave, 05/16/11

On May 18, 1911, the great composer/conductor and then New York Philharmonic Music Director Gustav Mahler died. On May 16, 2011, a delegation from the Orchestra, including Musicians and Patrons, laid a wreath on his grave. On this video you hear the Philharmonic performing Mahler's Symphony No. 5, as well as the remarks that Archivist/Historian Barbara Haws made at the gravesite.

[@billwrubel6313]

Mahler is one of my favorite composers. His music is so powerful and amazing. What an honor and a privilege that must’ve been to visit his grave and what a beautiful grave it is.

[@ClassicHolic]

it's such an honour

[@naruino123]

R.I.P

[@cabanisst]

Great idea, Barbara

[@rossifigaro]

very touching!
who is barbara's escort - possibly a mahler family relation?