Classical music enthusiasts often debate whether there is anything new to say about the symphonies of Gustav Mahler. The Jena Philharmonic Orchestra has answered this with a resounding "yes" through a seven-year collaboration with composer-in-residence Andrea Lorenzo Scartazzini.

Bridging Eras: Exploring the Mahler-Scartazzini Cycle (Volume 2)

: This companion to the Third Symphony adds "spirits of nature" to Mahler’s famous program of flowers, animals, and angels. Why This Recording Matters

: A massive exploration of life, death, and spiritual rebirth.

This project, known as the , pairs the complete symphonies of Gustav Mahler with world-premiere companion pieces by contemporary Swiss composer Andrea Lorenzo Scartazzini.