Composer

Asia tour with Sir Simon Rattle 3

Hyogo Performing Arts Center

Hear one of the world’s great Mahler orchestras perform the First Symphony—a work that the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performed under Mahler’s own baton in its Dutch premiere. For this performance, the historic orchestra is led by its future chief conductor Klaus Mäkelä, one of the music world’s brightest rising stars. Also featured on the program is Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht, a lush and beautiful piece originally scored for string sextet (making it the first tone poem ever written for chamber ensemble). Schoenberg’s string-orchestra arrangement remains one of his most popular creations and an enduring staple of the concert repertoire.

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Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Carnegie Hall

Experience the profound intensity and emotional depth of classical music as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of the esteemed Jader Bignamini, presents a captivating program featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 5 and Haydn's Military Symphony. This remarkable concert series, set to take place from Thursday, November 21 to Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the iconic Orchestra Hall, promises to be an unforgettable journey through the extremes of symphonic music.

From the dramatic opening trumpet solo of Mahler's Fifth Symphony to the serene and heartfelt adagietto, audiences will be taken on an emotional rollercoaster, showcasing the full power and range of the orchestra. More than a century earlier, Haydn's Symphony No. 100, known as the "Military," introduced elements of drama and intensity with its evocative sounds of the battlefield, setting the stage for Mahler's expansive work.

Jader Bignamini, who was introduced as the 18th music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in January 2020, brings his infectious passion and artistic excellence to the podium. A native of Crema, Italy, Bignamini's deep connection with the orchestra and his commitment to exploring the complexities of American music and Detroit’s rich jazz culture have already marked a new and exciting chapter for the DSO.

The concert will be held at Orchestra Hall, located at 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, offering a venue that matches the grandeur of the performances. With a duration of approximately 2 hours, this event is a must-attend for classical music enthusiasts and those looking to experience the transformative power of a live symphony orchestra.

Tickets are available now, with prices starting at a range accessible to all. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Jader Bignamini as they bring to life the monumental works of Mahler and Haydn, promising an evening of unparalleled musical artistry.

Mahler's Fifth Symphony

Orchestra Hall

Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.

Mahler's Song of the Earth

Severance Music Center

Revered conductor Herbert Blomstedt, still sharing his musical prowess in his late 90s, conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra in Mahler’s Ninth Symphony.

Herbert Blomstedt & Leonidas Kavakos

Southbank Centre

This deeply moving work is characterised by its poignant tone; the Austrian summer light that infused Mahler’s earlier music has attenuated to a sliver of wintry sunshine, illuminating the past as the shadows lengthen. Alban Berg wrote that the first movement is a valedictory ’expression of an exceptional fondness for this earth, the longing to live in peace on it, to enjoy nature to its depths’.

RCM Symphony Orchestra: Mahler 9

Royal College of Music Museum

Join us at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at 7:30 pm for an unforgettable evening with the Philharmonia Orchestra, featuring the legendary Herbert Blomstedt as conductor and the virtuosic Leonidas Kavakos on violin. This concert promises to be a highlight in London’s cultural calendar, showcasing a program that includes Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4, K. 218, and Mahler's profound Symphony No. 9.

Revered for his passion and longevity in music-making, Herbert Blomstedt, in his late nineties, will lead the orchestra through Mahler’s last completed work, Symphony No. 9. This piece, known for its emotional depth and complexity, offers an experience of doubt, defiance, grief, hope, and climaxes of devastating power, culminating in a hushed ending that captivates the audience. 

Before the grandeur of Mahler, the concert will open with Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, featuring Leonidas Kavakos, whose previous performance was described as "pitch perfect" and "life-enhancing" by Seen and Heard International. The clarity and refinement of this concerto serve as the perfect introduction to the evening's program.

Ticket prices range from £20 to £85, with priority booking available for Friends of the Philharmonia. General booking opens at 10am on Tuesday, 23rd April. This event also offers a multibuy discount, with special rates for under-18s and concessions. The concert duration is approximately 2 hours, including an interval, and is recommended for ages 7 and above.

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, contact the Philharmonia Box Office at 0800 652 6717, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of Herbert Blomstedt, with Leonidas Kavakos's exceptional violin performance, in the heart of London at the Royal Festival Hall.

Herbert Blomstedt and Leonidas Kavakos

Royal Festival Hall

Following her thrilling 2023 recital debut with pianist Julius Drake, Singaporean-British mezzo Fleur Barron returns to PCMS with the “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) Parker Quartet. Their collaboration includes the premiere of a new song cycle for string quartet and voice by Anthony Cheung (co-commissioned by PCMS), as well as arrangements of Brahms’s and Mahler’s songs, and John Luther Adams’s stunningly serene The Wind in High Places.

Parker Quartet Fleur Barron, mezzo

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music as the Portland Youth String Ensemble (PYSE), Portland Youth Wind Ensemble (PYWE), and Portland Youth Chamber Orchestra (PYCO) come together for a memorable performance.

Cadenza Series: Fall Concert

George Fox University

The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra is the oldest continuously operating orchestra in the state of Oregon. From its inception in 1906 as a collegiate orchestra composed of nine members, the symphony has grown into a full symphonic orchestra performing 3 major classical concerts, a Holiday concert, and a Children’s concert each season. Professional musicians from throughout the Willamette Valley are joined by talented community members, OSU faculty, and OSU students representing a wide span of majors across campus. Repertoire from recent seasons includes Strauss’ Alpine Symphony, Mahler’s Fifth symphony, Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe, and Brahms Fourth symphony. 

Fall Concert 2024

Oregon State University

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey as Dane Lam conducts Mahler with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the historic Hawaii Theatre, located at 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI. This exceptional concert will feature the celestial Symphony No. 4 by Gustav Mahler, with the operatic soprano Sofia Troncoso showcasing her fiendish agility. The program also includes Barber's captivating Knoxville: Summer of 1915 and the Pacific Premiere of Huang Ruo’s climate-change inspired Tipping Point, a HSO Co-Commission.

This performance is part of the Halekulani Masterworks 24/25 series and promises to be a mesmerizing exploration of the crisp and breathtaking colors of our changing world. Ticket holders are invited to a special pre-concert talk in the auditorium at 3:00 PM, offering deeper insights into the evening's program.

Single tickets will go on sale May 15. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Mahler under the baton of Dane Lam, alongside the talented Sofia Troncoso and the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. For ticketing information and to secure your seats, please visit our website or contact the HSO Box Office at 808 380-7720, available Tuesday through Friday, 10 am - 2 pm.

Dane Conducts Mahler

Hawaii Theatre

Huw Wiggin has performed in venues all over the world, from the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing to those closer to home such as Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, St John’s Smith Square, or Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Since winning first prize and gold medal at the Royal Over-seas League Annual Music Competition, Huw has developed a career as a soloist and chamber musician. His debut disc ‘Reflections’ (with John Lenehan and Oliver Wass), reached no.2 in the UK Specialist Classical Chart. Huw is a member of the Ferio Saxophone Quartet, winners of the Royal Overseas League Ensemble Prize. As a professor of saxophone at the Royal Academy of Music in London he regularly gives masterclasses in the UK and abroad. 

Concert November 2024

St Mary's Church, Henley-on-Thames

Join us for a monumental celebration of Anton Bruckner's 200th birthday with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra's presentation of "Bruckner’s Te Deum" during our Masterworks 3 concert. This season, we pay homage to Bruckner's legacy, a composer whose epic style and deep Christian faith left an indelible mark on the music world. The evening will feature the Symphonic Prelude, a piece sometimes attributed to Bruckner’s great admirer Gustav Mahler, and Bruckner’s grand "Te Deum," a masterpiece for chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra that Bruckner himself proclaimed as the pride of his life. 

In addition to these magnificent works, the concert will spotlight a soprano soloist performing the "Wesendonck Lieder" by Richard Wagner, a composer revered by Bruckner. The program will conclude with the thrilling, yet seldom performed, Symphony No.3 by Jean Sibelius, rounding off an evening of unforgettable music.

Event Details:
- **Date and Time**: November 16, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- **Location**: DECC Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the powerful and inspiring music of Bruckner and his contemporaries. Buy your tickets now and be part of a historic musical celebration.

For tickets and more information, visit our website or contact the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra office.

Bruckner’s Te Deum

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

In the stillness of dawn, distant horns sound. The birds chirrup and the world awakens to Mahler’s genius. This would be a symphony like none before — turning on a dime between the downright folksy, the comedic, tragic and the unforgettably sublime.

Mahler Untuxed

Benaroya Hall

Purchase Symphony Orchestra

Performing Arts Center

Setting out on his own great symphonic odyssey, Gustav Mahler painted the silent stillness of first light in an eternal natural setting. Distant birdcalls and trumpets stir the air, and the wanderer is underway. The journey encompasses the whole world: tragic funeral marches, traditional dances laced with bitterness and at last, a blazing finale unlike any before it. Mahler was an inspiration to Benjamin Britten, whose rollicking Piano Concerto is full of vivid rhythm, color and irony. It’s a virtuosic tour de force for Benjamin Grosvenor, a pianist at the very height of his musical powers.

Mahler Symphony No. 1

In a year of crisis, Mahler was grieving the death of his daughter, ousted from his post at the Vienna State Opera, and finally diagnosed with a fatal heart condition which robbed him of his much-loved walks among the woods, lakes, and mountains of the Austrian countryside.

Humanity And Nature

Smith Square Hall

“I have been granted a time that was good, and I think it is the most personal thing I have done so far.” [Mahler in a letter to conductor Bruno Walter, 1908]

Humanity and Nature: Mahler’s The Song of the Earth

Experience the grandeur of the “new” Jacobs Music Center as Music Director Rafael Payare and the Orchestra present Mahler’s towering Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” Distinguished soloists Angela Meade and Anna Larsson join the Symphony’s continued exploration of Mahler. The program opens with a San Diego Symphony commission from renowned American composer Carlos Simon.

Resurrections and Renewal: Mahler’s Symphony No. 2

Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center

Jamie Bernstein, daughter of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, joins the Orlando Philharmonic for a must-see program. Jamie embodies a profound connection to her father’s music and is an advocate for his musical legacy. The vibrant Candide Overture, the energetic Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, jazz rhythms from On the Town, and the ethereal beauty of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. Jamie will share her insights into the music and Leonard’s interpretations, reflecting on the understanding and emotional connection to the music. Further sharing the deep appreciation audiences worldwide have for these heroic masterpieces of classical music.

An Evening with Jamie Bernstein

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Join the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor George Morton as they kick off their 79th concert series in exquisite style at the historic Victoria Hall, presenting music by Clara Schumann, Gustav Mahler, and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Clara, Gustav, and the Chevalier

Victoria Hall

Sir Simon Rattle 3

Gasteig HP8

A monumental symphonic odyssey from the depths of tribulation to an ascendant transformation, Mahler’s “Resurrection Symphony” is one of the most moving symphonic works ever penned, and a life-changing concert experience.

UFSO Presents Mahler’s Symphony

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the majestic power of Mahler's 7th Symphony performed by the renowned Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich under the baton of the illustrious conductor Paavo Järvi. This unforgettable musical journey is scheduled for Wednesday, 30th October 2024, at 19:30h, taking place in the prestigious Auditorio Nacional de Música de Madrid. This performance is a highlight of the Ibermúsica 2024-2025 season, promising an evening of sublime orchestration and emotional depth.

Ticket Information:
- Tickets include a 10% VAT but exclude handling fees, applied at payment.
- Ibermúsica reserves the right to modify the program if necessary and will seek quality substitutions or alternate dates if an artist is unavailable. Concert cancellations are the only condition for ticket refunds, with some exceptions allowing for ticket exchanges.

Concert Details:
- Date and Time: Wednesday, 30th October 2024, 19:30h
- Venue: Auditorio Nacional de Música de Madrid
- Program: Mahler Sinfonía núm. 7
- Artists: Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, conducted by Paavo Järvi

Additional Information:
- All concerts start at 19:30h, with no entry allowed once the concert has begun.
- Season subscriptions offer exclusive benefits, including preferred seating, flexible payment options, and free cancellation.

For more information on tickets and subscriptions, contact Ibermúsica at 34 91 426 03 97, available Monday to Thursday from 10h to 18h, and Friday from 10h to 14h. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the profound beauty of Mahler's 7th Symphony, a musical masterpiece brought to life by one of the world's leading orchestras.

Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich - B2

National Music Auditorium

Ambassador Auditorium

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.

Marin Alsop conducts Mahler's Fifth Symphony

Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop and singer Sasha Cooke join the Philharmonia Orchestra to delve into the rich emotional world of Gustav and Alma Mahler.

Marin Alsop Conducts Mahler's Fifth Symphony

Founded in 1968 as an artistic outlet for the recording industry’s most gifted musicians, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) has spent the past six decades burnishing its reputation as “one of the world’s great chamber orchestras” (KUSC Classical FM) and as a major cultural force in Los Angeles. Since 2019, the esteemed Spanish conductor Jaime Martín has served as LACO’s Music Director, as well as Chief Conductor of both the Melbourne Symphony and Ireland’s RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. Known for his insightful interpretations, Maestro Martín offers a superb concert program featuring two symphonic masterpieces, the Haydn No. 6 and Brahms No. 2, and Mahler’s exquisite Songs of a Wayfarer, sung by acclaimed German baritone Thomas Bauer, who critics and audiences agree is one of the most fascinating vocal artists of our time.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Granada Theatre

Experience the profound and uplifting power of Gustav Mahler's "Symphony No. 2, Resurrection" performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Michael Tilson Thomas. This special concert, celebrating Tilson Thomas' 80th birthday, promises an unforgettable evening of music at the Barbican on Sunday, 20th October 2024, at 7 pm, with a repeat performance on Wednesday, 23rd October.

Mahler's Second Symphony, a monumental work requiring over 100 musicians, chorus, and soloists, takes the audience on an emotional journey from solemn marches to an inspirational finale, featuring moments of gentle nostalgia, disturbing visions, and the angelic beauty of a mezzo-soprano solo. This performance not only marks a significant milestone for our Conductor Laureate, Michael Tilson Thomas, but also showcases the deep connection between the LSO, MTT, and Mahler's transformative music.

Tickets are available in various price ranges, with options for discounts and special offers such as Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a celebration of music, legacy, and the joyous reunion of Michael Tilson Thomas with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Mahler 2, 'Resurrection'

Barbican Centre

The music takes us from a solemn march to an inspirational, cathartic finale, with interludes of gentle nostalgia, disturbing visions and the simple, angelic beauty of a mezzo-soprano solo along the way.

The LSO is joined by Michael Tilson Thomas for a celebration of our Conductor Laureate’s 80th birthday, and a relationship spanning over five decades. ‘The LSO has been part of my life since I was 24 years old,’ he says. ‘It is always a joy to be reunited and to make great music together.’

London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas

The sunlit tones of Haydn‘s sixth symphony, “Morning”, open the Orchestral series and summon the duality of the human experience. Trace the path of a traveler mourning his lover. Walk with Brahms through Austria’s Eastern Alps, weighing grief and contemplating the meaning of life.

Trailblazers: Martín + Brahms + Bauer

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Alex Theatre

Let’s begin at the beginning – with the sound of silence. That’s how the young Gustav Mahler launched his First Symphony, and there’s no more thrilling way to open the new season: this is music of breathless beauty and youthful passion, gripping drama and roof-raising joy. Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan sets the scene with a gorgeous gift from his native Venezuela, and there’s pure loveliness from the German soprano Sarah Wegener in Richard Strauss’ heart-melting Four Last Songs.

Season Opening Concert

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Mahler’s Third Symphony

As the San Francisco Chronicle suggested of a recent Das Lied von der Erde, ‘anytime you add Cooke into the mix, there’s a whole new level of magic involved. She brings an extraordinary wealth of tonal colour to a performance, as well as a degree of emotional intensity that can be almost unnerving in its focus’. Her programme culminates in a cycle setting texts written by Cooke and her husband and which the singer premièred in the US in February.

Sasha Cooke mezzo-soprano; Malcolm Martineau piano

Wigmore Hall

“From the creation of the world, to the eternity of the last movement, it is designed to embrace and embody the entire universe ... Every time I conduct this, I cannot hold [back] my tears.” — Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Over the course of six stunning movements and approximately 100 minutes, the birth and cosmic evolution of the natural and metaphysical worlds become grand stories captured in sound. It all culminates in one of music’s most overwhelmingly powerful climaxes. Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin calls Mahler’s Third one of his top-three favorite symphonies.

Yannick Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 at Carnegie Hall

Over the course of six stunning movements and approximately 100 minutes, the birth and cosmic evolution of the natural and metaphysical worlds become grand stories captured in sound. It all culminates in one of music’s most overwhelmingly powerful climaxes. Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin calls Mahler’s Third one of his top-three favorite symphonies. “From the creation of the world, to the eternity of the last movement, it is designed to embrace and embody the entire universe ... Every time I conduct this, I cannot hold [back] my tears.”

The Philadelphia Orchestra

Pianist Kristhyan Benitez will bring his unique brand of virtuosity, charisma and poetry to this 100th-anniversary celebration of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. From the unmistakable opening clarinet wail to the final dramatic crescendo, “Rhapsody” captures a distinct moment in our history—the Jazz Age of the 1920s—that made it controversial at its conception and now quintessential to the American canon. In striking similarity, Mahler’s 5th Symphony was not met with great acclaim when it premiered at the turn of the 20th century but has now reemerged in a pop-culture moment that celebrates it as a haunting and triumphant masterpiece.

Ahead of Their Time: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue & Mahler 5

Flint Institute of Music

Jonathon Heyward, Academy alumnus and Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, returns to conduct Mahler’s fourth symphony.

Jonathon Heyward Conducts The Academy Symphony Orchestra

Royal Academy of Music

Season tickets and Weekend Pass 4 holders can redeem their tickets (by clicking on 'Promming tickets' above) from Midday the day before the Prom. Day Promming tickets will be available from 10.30am on the day of the Prom via the same button (2 tickets per booker).

Prom 30: The National Youth Orchestra play Mahler’s First

Royal Albert Hall

Vienna 1902 – 1910, the time of Freud, Klimt and the birth of the Modern Movement.

The Dedication

White Bear Theatre

The Irish mezzo studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin under Veronica Dunne before moving on to the Opera Studio at the Bavarian State Opera from 2016 to 2018. She is a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist for 2023-5, during which time she will debut at major recital venues including Wigmore Hall. She recently sang Wellgunde in Barrie Kosky’s new production of Das Rheingold at the Royal Opera House and will make her role debut as Carmen at the 2024 Buxton Festival. Her programme takes an avian theme.

Niamh O'Sullivan mezzo-soprano; Gary Beecher piano

Over the last few years the young baritone has made significant impressions on stages and concert platforms everywhere he has sung. For The Guardian, he is an ‘outstanding artist, incredibly charismatic on stage, his voice wonderfully fluid and expressive’, while Gramophone found his contributions to a Duparc disc ‘superbly voiced and unsparingly vivid’.

Huw Montague Rendall baritone; Hélio Vida piano

Major winners Concert October 6, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University

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

Angela Meade (“the most talked about soprano of her generation” – Opera News) and renowned Mahler interpreter Anna Larsson join forces with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for three performances of Mahler’s extraordinary and utterly overwhelming “Resurrection” Symphony, conducted by Music Director Rafael Payare with the debut of the San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus. One of the most spectacular and immersive pieces of orchestral music ever written, its performances here in our new hall are a marvelous way of marking our storied past and looking forward to a tremendous new history to come, as well as celebrating the growth and development of the San Diego Symphony. Mahler was born and raised in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and we begin this program with music by Austria’s leading composer of today, Thomas Larcher. His new piece, Time, co-commissioned by the SDSO and premiered by Rafael Payare in 2022, displays Larcher’s wonderful and highly attractive command of vivid symphonic color and exciting drama.

Resurrection

Jacobs Music Center

“A wayfaring craftsman, who has had a great sorrow, goes out into the world and wanders aimlessly,” said Mahler of his Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (“Songs of a Wayfarer”); returning Artistic Partner Dashon Burton gives voice to this wistful cycle of four Lieder which hint at Mahler’s own experience with unrequited love. In honor of Bruckner’s 200th birthday, Music Director Ken-David Masur conducts one of the best-loved pieces in Bruckner’s repertoire: his “Romantic” Fourth Symphony with its pastoral warmth, stunning brass chorale, and energetic hunt. The program begins with Clarice Assad’s percussive Nhanderú, which depicts a sacred rain dance ritual.

Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony

Warner Grand Theater

Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony starts with tragedy and ends with a world reborn. Imagine heaven and hell, joy and terror, Viennese waltzes and distant trumpets. It’s the musical experience of a lifetime – and beyond…Join us for the spectacular opening to our Concert Season and experience a super-sized RSNO and the massed voices of the RSNO Chorus perform some of the most heart-lifting music ever composed, under the direction of Music Director Thomas Søndergård.

RSNO Season 24-25: Season Opener - Mahler Two

Usher Hall

Experience the profound majesty of Mahler's Symphony No. 3 as Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads The Philadelphia Orchestra in a series of unforgettable performances. Renowned for its expansive orchestration and the emotional depth it traverses, Mahler’s Third Symphony is celebrated as a hymn to nature, exploring themes from the simplest forms of life to the grandeur of the universe itself. This monumental work will be brought to life with the exceptional talents of Joyce DiDonato, a celebrated mezzo-soprano, alongside a soprano and alto choir, and a children’s choir, creating a multi-layered sonic paradise that promises to envelop the audience in its beauty.

The performances are scheduled to take place at the Verizon Hall, soon to be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, marking a historic moment for The Philadelphia Orchestra. The event dates are as follows:
- Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Friday, October 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8:00 PM

This series is not only a celebration of Mahler's genius but also a testament to the orchestra's commitment to delivering programming of magnificent scale and significance. These performances are available as part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering exclusive benefits to subscribers and ensuring an unparalleled experience of this masterwork.

For those interested in attending, tickets are available for purchase, and further details can be found by contacting The Philadelphia Orchestra’s ticket and subscriber services. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness one of the greatest symphonies of all time, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and featuring the incomparable Joyce DiDonato, in what promises to be a highlight of the musical season.

Yannick Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 3

Thanks to the spectacular development of our Orchestra and Chorus, since 2020 we have been able to perform Mahler’s enormous creation at the beginning of each season as a sort of preparation. Each year, it is directed by a different conductor. The work was last performed in Hungary 13 years before our grand undertaking: Hungary was first able to perform it in 1983 (!) and it has been played on two occasions since by the ad hoc companies of various artistic institutions. There is hardly a more appropriate piece for launching our Opera Total orchestra series than this powerful symphony, which will involve almost every single one of our musicians, who in themselves could make up a number of orchestras

Symphony No. 8

Hungarian State Opera

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the New World Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra on September 29th at the Rudder Theatre. This concert promises to be a mesmerizing journey through the New World, showcasing the extraordinary talents of internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and baritone Kelly Markgraf. 

The evening's program is set to captivate the audience with a selection of classical masterpieces, including the enchanting overture from Glinka's "Ruslan and Ludmila," a selection from Mahler's "Youth's Magic Horn," and the iconic "Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, From the New World" by Dvořák. These pieces promise to deliver an evening of breathtaking music that spans the emotional spectrum, from the dramatic to the sublime.

The event will take place at 5:00 PM, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in the beauty of classical music as the day transitions into evening. This concert is not just a performance but an experience, inviting you to explore the depths of classical music's power to evoke emotion and inspire the imagination.

Don't miss this opportunity to support the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and experience the magic of live classical music. Purchase your season tickets now and prepare for an evening that promises to be both enchanting and unforgettable.

New World

Texas A&M University

The chamber concerts are a unique opportunity to experience classical music's most intimate moments - and get closer to the members of the symphony orchestra. The concerts are composed for the occasion by the musicians themselves according to personal taste and according to which works they think challenge and emphasize their combination.

The Mysterious

Musikhuset Aarhus

The CSO’s emotional range emerges in Mahler’s First Symphony — a world-building Titan that rises from ethereal beginnings to tectonic eruptions of orchestral light. The finale is truly an enormous treat. Bruce Liu, First Prize Winner of the 18th Chopin International Piano Competition, makes his Music Hall debut with Prokofiev’s colorful and fantastically cinematic Third Piano Concerto. 

Cincinnati Music Hall

With their very first sounds, a composer creates a world. Mahler opens his Fifth Symphony with an ominous fanfare: the first step on a journey through midnight storms, leaping horn-calls, and possibly the most tender love-letter ever written without words, the rapturous Adagietto. British composer Helen Grime, meanwhile, has dived deep into the pages of Zoe Gilbert’s novel 'Folk', drawing on Scottish, Irish and Manx folklore – as well as the magic of a full symphony orchestra – to create an extraordinary new adventure for soprano Claire Booth, who gives the world premiere today. Fellow composer (and BBC SSO Chief Conductor) Ryan Wigglesworth brings both worlds to life: it’s a truly fantastic way to launch a new season.

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Mahler's Fifth Symphony in Aberdeen

Music Hall

Some things can be simply described as big. That applies to nearly every work by the great Austrian composer, Gustav Mahler, his first attempt at a symphony being no exception. In fact, he gave his Symphony No. 1 the title “Titan” in some early performances, a work demonstrating his transformation from a writer of Lieder (song) into fully-fledged symphonies. It is arguably the most impressive first symphony of any composer. The work is tuneful, and memorable in its message of life, nature, and heroic triumph. Perhaps this is why Mahler conducted this symphony more than any other of his compositions. We will contrast this monumental work with the reserved but also deeply felt music of Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt. His Fratres for Strings and Two Percussionists sets up a reflective mood to transition into the Mahler symphony. All in all, it’s a great way to launch a season!

Return of the Titan!

University of Utah

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a mesmerizing evening as Nathalie Stutzmann conducts a program featuring the works of Mahler and Shostakovich. This captivating event will take place at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on September 26 and 27, 2024, offering audiences two opportunities to experience the magic at 8:00 PM.

Under the baton of Nathalie Stutzmann, known for her profound interpretations of Mahler, the concert will present the complete song cycle "The Boy’s Magic Horn," bringing to life a rich tapestry of stories inspired by centuries of folk poetry. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will be joined by two of the classical music world's rising stars: Fleur Barron, a mezzo-soprano celebrated for her "meltingly rich" voice (L.A. Times), and Samuel Hasselhorn, a baritone praised for his "rich, dark sound and gift for evoking emotional extremes" (The Guardian).

In addition to Mahler's enchanting work, the program will feature Shostakovich's Symphony No. 6, a piece that stands as a defiant and action-packed tragicomedy, composed under the oppressive regime of Soviet Russia.

This event is part of the Delta Classical Series, and tickets are currently on sale. Don't miss the chance to save with a subscription to the series. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's website.

Prepare for an evening of emotional depth and musical brilliance as Nathalie Stutzmann leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in this unforgettable performance.

Nathalie Stutzmann Conducts Mahler Shostakovich

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Art imitates life – it isn’t meant to happen the other way round. Mahler’s Sixth Symphony imagines a hero destroyed by three devastating blows of fate. But after he’d filled every bar of this immense symphony with his most heartfelt feelings, that’s exactly what happened to Mahler himself. Dark, tempestuous and filled with yearning visions of hope, it’s a musical experience that leaves few listeners unmoved. 

Oramo conducts Mahler

With their very first sounds, a composer creates a world. Mahler opens his Fifth Symphony with an ominous fanfare: the first step on a journey through midnight storms, leaping horn-calls, and possibly the most tender love-letter ever written without words, the rapturous Adagietto. British composer Helen Grime, meanwhile, has dived deep into the pages of Zoe Gilbert’s novel 'Folk', drawing on Scottish, Irish and Manx folklore – as well as the magic of a full symphony orchestra – to create an extraordinary new adventure for soprano Claire Booth, who gives the world premiere today. Fellow composer (and BBC SSO Chief Conductor) Ryan Wigglesworth brings both worlds to life: it’s a truly fantastic way to launch a new season

Opening Night: Mahler's Fifth Symphony

Glasgow City Hall

Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s tragic Sixth Symphony: a powerful opening to our new concert season.

Today, Mahler’s ‘Titan’ Symphony is celebrated as one of the most daring first symphonies ever written, thanks to its willingness to break with convention and its evocative exploration of the human experience. It is difficult to imagine now that Mahler’s First Symphony was, largely, ill-received at its first few performances, despite undergoing several extensive revisions by the composer. As a previous winner of the Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition, Kahchun Wong has a particularly close affinity to Mahler’s works. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Kahchun’s unique relationship with the last, great Romantic symphonist.

Kahchun Wong conducts Mahler's Titan

The Bridgewater Hall

### Event Description: Kahchun Wong Conducts Mahler's 'Titan'

**Date and Time:** Thursday, 26th September 2024, 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Join us for a monumental evening as Kahchun Wong, in his inaugural concert as the Hallé's new Principal Conductor, leads a powerful opening to the 2024-25 season. This event promises to be a captivating experience, featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 1, famously known as the 'Titan' Symphony.

**Programme:**
- **Britten:** The Prince of the Pagodas: Suite (arranged by Colin Matthews and Kahchun Wong)
- **Mahler:** Symphony No. 1

**Pre-Concert Talk:**  
At 6:30 PM in the auditorium, Kahchun Wong and composer Colin Matthews will engage in an insightful conversation, offering a deeper understanding of the evening's programme.

**Runtime:** 100 minutes

**Ticket Information:**  
Prices range from £17 to £50, including fees. Concessions and discounts are available.

**About the Event:**
Mahler’s 'Titan' Symphony is celebrated for its bold departure from convention and its evocative exploration of the human experience. Despite its initial mixed reception, it has become one of the most revered first symphonies ever written. Kahchun Wong, a previous winner of the Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition, brings his unique affinity for Mahler’s works to this performance, promising an unforgettable interpretation.

Additionally, the evening will feature a masterful selection from Benjamin Britten's ballet, The Prince of the Pagodas, arranged by Kahchun Wong in collaboration with Colin Matthews, Composer Emeritus of the Hallé.

**Don't miss this opportunity to witness Kahchun Wong's debut with the Hallé and experience the profound beauty of Mahler's 'Titan' Symphony.**

**Booking:**  
[Book now](#) to secure your tickets for this extraordinary event.

Kahchun Wong Conducts Mahler's Titan

Across four breathtaking movements, Donald Runnicles will once again create a vivid, spellbinding musical picture.

It’s the fourth movement that truly steals hearts. Mahler set to music a poem that depicts a child’s vision of heaven, where angels play and beauty reigns supreme. It is the ideal moment for Ying Fang, the soprano with a voice ‘that can stop time, pure and rich and open and consummately expressive’ (Financial Times), to make her Sydney debut.

Donald Runnicles Conducts Mahler’s Fourth Symphony

Sydney Opera House

Dr. Clayton Maddox, USA Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, will present a faculty recital on Monday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The program features music entirely from the Romantic Era, and will include the Fantasiestücke by Schumann, the Sonata No. 1 in E minor by Brahms and Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen by Mahler. Joining Dr. Maddox on this recital will be USA faculty pianist Dr. Robert Holm.

Clayton Maddox, USA Faculty Tuba Recital

University of South Alabama

A performance of Pierrot Lunaire is always a special event, all the more so when played by young people. Students from the UK’s oldest music school are joined by two international, prize-winning singers in a unique project to mark Schoenberg’s 150th anniversary. Iain Farrington’s ingenious arrangement of Mahler’s youthful song cycle, Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen for chamber orchestra, completes the programme.

Purcell School Chamber Soloists

Gustav Mahler's magnum opus serves as the perfect concert to ignite our 75th Season, setting the stage for a season filled with profound artistry, emotional depth and musical exploration. Mahler's Symphony No. 2 is more than a composition; it's a monumental testament to the human spirit. From its gripping opening bars to its triumphant conclusion, this symphony takes us on a transformative odyssey through life, death and rebirth.

Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection"  

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular Season Opener featuring the talented Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann. This unforgettable event will take place at the prestigious Atlanta Symphony Hall from September 19 to September 21, 2024. Tickets are on sale now, offering a unique opportunity to experience the brilliance of classical music in a vibrant setting.

The season kicks off with Gustav Mahler’s exultant Symphony No. 1, a masterpiece that unfolds like the coming of spring, moving from a popular children’s song to a mighty orchestral thunderstorm before exploding in Technicolor radiance. Adding to the evening’s allure, the ASO welcomes the remarkable cellist Edgar Moreau, who returns to Atlanta following his dazzling debut. Moreau will join the Orchestra for one of the great masterpieces for the cello, Robert Schumann’s enigmatic Cello Concerto.

This event is part of the Delta Classical Series, offering a perfect start to a season of exceptional musical offerings. Whether you are a long-time classical music enthusiast or looking for a memorable night out, this season opener promises to be an event not to be missed. Secure your tickets now for an evening of exquisite music and celebration with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Season Opener with Nathalie Stutzmann

Ken-David Masur conducts this program curated by NY Phil Musicians, featuring Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis, which bursts with energy from the first bar. “You may hear a parade go by, or a funeral, or you may recognize the passage of those who are making Civil Rights demands,” Duke Ellington said of his Harlem. Works by Mahler and Richard Strauss showcase their respective early styles, and a World Premiere by Augusta Read Thomas rounds out the program.

Bach, Mahler & Symphonic Metamorphosis

David Geffen Hall

In Mahler’s First Symphony, the earth wakens to sounds of nature and nostalgic folk songs in the first movement. The middle movement is charm itself, while the finale is a funeral march to the tune of ‘Frère Jacques’. Not for nothing was the symphony nicknamed Titan.

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Experience the grandeur of classical music with the London Symphony Orchestra's captivating performance of "Chopin and Mahler 1" at the Barbican. This exceptional concert, taking place on Thursday, 19th September 2024 at 7pm, promises an evening of sublime music under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano, featuring the virtuosic Yuja Wang on piano.

The concert will open with Karol Szymanowski's Concert Overture, setting the stage with its 16 minutes of enchanting melodies. The spotlight then shifts to Frédéric Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2, a masterpiece lasting 30 minutes that showcases the piano's lyrical capabilities in a closely woven partnership with the orchestra. After an interval, the evening culminates with Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1, an epic 57-minute journey through nature, nostalgia, and a bold, thrilling finale.

Sir Antonio Pappano, the LSO's Chief Conductor, alongside the remarkable Yuja Wang, will bring these compositions to life, offering audiences a unique blend of romantic elegance and orchestral grandeur. The concert is set to conclude at approximately 9.10pm, including a 20-minute interval, ensuring an unforgettable night of music.

Tickets for this sold-out event were available in a range of prices, with options for everyone to enjoy this spectacular performance. Additionally, the concert offered various discounts and booking options, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry and multibuy discounts, making it accessible to a wide audience.

For those unable to secure tickets, the performance will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3, allowing music lovers everywhere to partake in the beauty of this concert. This event not only highlights the London Symphony Orchestra's commitment to bringing classical music to the forefront but also showcases the incredible talents of Sir Antonio Pappano and Yuja Wang, making it a must-experience for anyone passionate about music.

Chopin and Mahler 1

On September 18, don’t miss Yannick Conducts Mahler & Debussy, the final installment of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2024 residency at the Mann. Under the direction of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, audiences will enjoy an evening of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and Claude Debussy’s La Mer.

Yannick Conducts Mahler and Debussy at the Mann Center

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts

Back from their recent tour of Belgium, London’s young musical ambassadors bring another eclectic programme to the Hall, culminating in Elgar's iconic Enigma Variations.

Soloist Peter Moore, the youngest ever winner of BBC Young Musician performs in Jonathan Dove's Stargazer. Although rarely performed, Mahler’s Totenfeier is instantly recognisable as the original version of Mahler’s monumental second symphony. 

London Schools Symphony Orchestra

Featuring music by two of Britain’s best-known composers of today, Anna Clyne and Jonathan Dove, the concert finishes with Elgar’s iconic Enigma Variations with soloist Peter Moore, the youngest ever winner of the BBC Young Musician. Although rarely performed, Mahler’s Totenfeier is instantly recognisable as the original version of Mahler’s monumental second symphony. 

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Bold Tendencies in Peckham on Saturday, 14th September 2024, at 7:30 pm, as we present Mahler Symphony No. 2, famously known as the 'Resurrection' Symphony. This monumental work, performed by the Philharmonia under the baton of the brilliant young Greek conductor Nefeli Chadouli, promises an epic journey through the themes of human suffering, redemption, and the universal search for meaning. Making her UK debut, Chadouli is set to lead an orchestra and voices in a performance that resonates with Mahler’s vision of rebirth and the triumph of the human spirit.

The concert, part of the Bold Tendencies 2024 programme, will be held without an interval, running for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Tickets are priced at £22.50, offering you the chance to experience a powerful and moving masterpiece in an inspiring setting.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a performance that not only showcases the exceptional talent of Nefeli Chadouli and the Philharmonia but also captures the profound message of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. Book your tickets now and be part of a night that promises to be a highlight of the musical year.

Bold Tendencies: Mahler Symphony No. 2

Bold Tendencies

A work of imaginative genius, Mahler’s monumental Symphony is a joyous celebration of the creative spirit and an uplifting, exultant testament to eternal love and our shared humanity.

Performed for the first time in Western Australia, this astonishing sonic spectacle is a once-in-a-generation concert experience.

Mahler 8

Perth Concert Hall

Experience the grandeur of classical music as the Nashville Symphony, under the baton of Giancarlo Guerrero, opens its season with a captivating performance featuring the renowned pianist Joyce Yang. This concert marks a significant moment in Guerrero’s final season as Music Director, revisiting pieces that echo his inaugural year with the orchestra. Joyce Yang, celebrated for her dazzling technique and expressive depth, will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," a piece known for its intricate variations and enchanting melodies. The evening continues with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a monumental work that showcases the orchestra's virtuosity through its triumphant fanfares, intense drama, and the deeply moving Adagio. This symphony is a testament to Mahler’s genius, blending emotional depth with orchestral brilliance. Prior to the concert, attendees can enrich their experience with "Classical Conversations," a discussion held in the Balcony Lobby that delves into the evening's program. This event promises a profound musical journey, highlighting the exceptional talents of the Nashville Symphony and its distinguished guests.

Opening Weekend: Rachmaninoff and Mahler

Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas — “a podium hero” (The New York Times) — opens the season with Emanuel Ax as the soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14, a spirited work with beautiful interplay between the piano and orchestra. The concert concludes with Mahler’s monumental Fifth Symphony, including the Adagietto, composed as an encoded love letter to his wife .

Emanuel Ax and Michael Tilson Thomas

Conductor Robin Ticciati presents a programme of Beethoven and Mahler, featuring Beethoven’s mighty ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto, performed by Nobuyuki Tsujii.

Suntory Hall, Tokyo 2

ARK Hills

Embark on a musical journey with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra as they present "New Worlds" at the prestigious Lucerne Festival on the 9th of September, 2024. This enchanting evening of classical music is set to unfold at the iconic KKL in Lucerne, starting at 19:30. Under the baton of the acclaimed conductor Antonello Manacorda, with the mesmerizing soprano Anna Prohaska, the concert promises an unforgettable auditory experience.

The program for the night is a rich tapestry of musical masterpieces, beginning with Ferruccio Busoni's Berceuse Elégiaque, followed by Gustav Mahler's Seven Early Songs from the collection "Lieder und Gesänge," in a recent transcription by Eberhard Kloke for soprano and orchestra. The evening will culminate with Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World," a piece that has captivated audiences worldwide since its premiere in 1893 and remains one of the composer's most beloved works.

This concert not only showcases the talents of the performers but also offers a deep dive into the thematic and musical connections between the pieces. Mahler's Seven Early Songs, influenced by the Wunderhorn theme, share a connection with Alban Berg's song collection of the same name, providing a rich context for the evening's repertoire. The performance of Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" is particularly special, as it marks a return to a piece the MCO performed a decade ago under Daniel Harding, creating a moment of reflection and celebration for both the orchestra and regular attendees of the Lucerne Festival.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore "New Worlds" through the sublime music of Busoni, Mahler, and Dvořák, performed by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and featuring the exceptional Anna Prohaska. Book your tickets now for an evening that promises to be a highlight of the Lucerne Festival and a memorable experience for all who attend.

Gustav Mahler

Composer

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