Mahler’s “Tragic” Symphony

There is no other Mahler symphony like this; the massive, epic finale – complete with hammer blows of fate – foretells much of the composer’s life, including the loss of a child. The moments of light that briefly shine through are achingly luminous by comparison. With one of Mahler’s largest orchestras and presented without intermission, this is Redwood Symphony’s third complete Mahler symphony cycle under Maestro K!