Mahler's Heavenly Retreats

 

films

Exploring Mahler's environment is exciting but simply writing about it isn't enough to demonstrate how these composing houses inspired him to compose. One of the best ways to explore this environment is to see and hear it. You can see below a set of films written, produced and devised by Keith Clarke.

Introduction

In this short film Keith James Clarke welcomes you to this website.
Duration: 2:27

Mahler's Heavenly Retreats

During this film Keith describes the reasons behind this investigation and explains what you will be able to read about, watch and listen to if you buy the book, DVD and CD.
Duration: 1:00

Mahler Moments 1

A poignant snapshot of Mahler's love for his heavenly retreat in the Dolomites, south Tyrol.
Duration: 3:00

Mahler Moments 2

A richly personal and upbeat account of the beauty of Toblach where Gustav Mahler was inspired to create his late works.
Duration: 9:57

Key places in Mahler's life helped him, in his music, to encompass the soul of humanity — expressing emotions that transcend the mere physical ...
Keith James Clarke