The great composer Gustav Mahler once said, “A symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything.” Every piece on this playlist was chosen with that spirit in mind. But not every musical world is the same — some composers unfold their ideas with delicate subtlety, while others unleash them with dramatic power. I hope this diverse selection lets you savor both the grandest moments and the quietest details the world has to offer.

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