Join us for an unforgettable evening as Marin Alsop conducts Mahler’s Fifth Symphony at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday, 24th October 2024, at 7:30 pm. This concert promises to be a profound exploration of love and beauty, featuring the talents of Marin Alsop, our Principal Guest Conductor, and the Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke.

The evening will commence with Gustav Mahler's "Blumine," a tender piece originally part of his first symphony, showcasing our Principal Trumpet's softer side. Following this, Sasha Cooke will bring to life a selection of Alma Mahler's songs, orchestrated by David & Colin Matthews. These include "Die stille Stadt," "Waldseligkeit," and "Bei dir ist es traut," offering a rare opportunity to experience the expressive depth of Alma Mahler's compositions.

The highlight of the night, Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, will take you on an emotional journey from its dramatic opening trumpet fanfare to the triumphant joy of its finale. The symphony is renowned for its Adagietto, a declaration of Mahler's love for his future wife, Alma, and a piece of pure, heart-wrenching beauty.

Tickets are priced between £15 and £75, with priority booking available for Friends of the Philharmonia. General booking opens at 10am on Tuesday, 23rd April. This performance is expected to run for approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an interval, and is recommended for audiences from the age of 7.

Free printed programmes will be available at the venue, and digital programme notes will be accessible a week before the event. For more information or to book your tickets, please contact the Philharmonia Box Office at 0800 652 6717, Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the emotional depth and beauty of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony under the baton of Marin Alsop, accompanied by the exceptional Sasha Cooke.

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Decoda—comprising alums of the adventurous Ensemble Connect and featuring “some of the brightest young classical musicians in the world” (Time Out New York)—is Carnegie Hall’s first-ever affiliate ensemble. With every concert, the spectacularly versatile ensemble showcases its commitment to virtuosic performance, audience and community engagement, and seemingly boundless repertoire. For its 2024–2025 Carnegie Hall concert, Decoda performs works by Robert and Clara Schumann, Gustav and Alma Mahler, Schoenberg, and a one-of-a-kind collaborative suite by four of today’s leading composers, featuring live narration and singers.

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