Philip Mandel, of Beaverton, Ore., used to hate practicing piano, until he saw a concert that changed his view of classical music. On this episode of YourClassical Story, he shares how seeing Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in New York City when he was 15 inspired him and saved his life.
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