Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, the so-called “Symphony of a Thousand” for eight soloists, large chorus, children’s chorus, organ, and orchestra, was the composer’s most ambitious work philosophically as well as musically. By pairing in this oratorio-like work – a vast setting of the hymn “Veni, creator spiritus” – with the redemptive final scene of Goethe’s Faust, Mahler strives for the widest possible scope of spiritual optimism.

Andris Nelsons conducts Mahler Symphony No. 8

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Elektra is a story of gruesome revenge. A daughter of the blood-soaked House of Atreus, Elektra burns with a blind passion for revenge and takes her own life after achieving her greatest wish. This opera condenses the Greek tragic drama from Sophocles into a one-act drama. Featuring what could be called one of the densest orchestrations in opera history as well as dramatically soaring soprano lines, the music conveys a dizzying array of powerful emotions--tension, hate, fear, joy and ecstasy--with superb elegance.

Mihoko Fujimura

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 29 - Jul 12, 2026

Elektra · Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

4 - 6 Oct, 2024

Andris Nelsons conducts Mahler Symphony No. 8 · Boston Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Klytämnestra in Elektra by Strauss

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

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