Michael Tilson Thomas on Mahler's Symphony No. 5

San Francisco Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas, a passionate interpreter of Mahler's music, describes the composer's Symphony No. 5. The San Francisco Symphony is part of the global commemoration of Mahler's birth and death anniversaries during the 2010-11 season, including performances at home and abroad of Mahler's music, the release of Songs with Orchestra, its final CD of the Grammy-winning Mahler recording cycle, and new Mahler episodes for its acclaimed Keeping Score national PBS television series.