“The almost otherworldly images of the frozen Dolomites complement the music so well that it almost seems as if Mahler came up with it himself.”
8weekly NL
“Van Woerkum’s images do not serve to “spice up” the music, but rather to visualize the often complex underlying emotions. With his Symphonic Cinema, Van Woerkum searches for the gold behind the notes and that appeals to many people. I enjoy the music and watch breathlessly. The images are as penetrating as the notes. They do not take anything from Mahler’s music, they add something to it, but without imposing a literal story on you. I am completely captivated by Van Woerkum’s fascinating Symphonic Cinema and not only when the girl dies tears roll down my cheeks. Life and death fly through the Concertgebouw, as if Van Woerkum performs a spiritual dance with Mahler’s innermost soul movements. Man remember that you will die … The multimedia effect is, in my opinion, beautiful and respectful, honest and profound. One reinforces the other.”
De Nieuwe Muze NL
“Dear Lucas, It is so deep and moving. I just watched it on my computer. I can only try to imagine the huge impact it made on a full screen with the symphony orchestra playing. But one should watch it alone as one will be weeping. Thank you for undertaking such a mammot task, gigantic and risky. Love to you, Marina Mahler”
Marina Mahler, granddaughter of Gustav Mahler
