Antonello Manacorda

Anna Prohaska

Mahler Chamber Orchestra

**Mahler Chamber Orchestra Presents: New Worlds**

**Date:** 5th September 2024  
**Time:** Thursday, 20:00  
**Venue:** Philharmonie, Berlin  
**Tickets:** Available for booking

**About the Concert:**  
Dive into an evening of musical exploration with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra at the prestigious Philharmonie Berlin. This special concert, part of the Musikfest Berlin and presented by Philharmonie Berlin, is a journey through "New Worlds" in the realm of classical music, featuring a blend of historical masterpieces and contemporary compositions. The event will be recorded by DLF Kultur, ensuring that those unable to attend can still experience the magic of the performance.

**Programme Highlights:**  
- **Charles Ives:** Seven Songs from the collection of 114 songs for voice and piano, arranged by Eberhard Kloke. This piece, commissioned by Berliner Festspiele / Musikfest Berlin, showcases Ives' unique contribution to American music.
- **Eberhard Kloke:** The Answered Question for small orchestra, a new commission that echoes Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question, offering a modern take on this classical theme.
- **Gustav Mahler:** Seven Early Songs from the collection Lieder und Gesänge, transcribed for soprano and orchestra by Eberhard Kloke, dedicated to Anna Prohaska.
- **Antonín Dvořák:** Symphony No. 9, From the New World, a piece that celebrates the composer's influence on American music and remains a cornerstone of the classical repertoire.

**Featuring:**  
- **Antonello Manacorda:** Conductor  
- **Anna Prohaska:** Soprano

**About This Concert:**  
Our Musikfest concert this year centers around the works of American composer Charles Ives, celebrating the festival's focus on American music. The evening will premiere new arrangements and transcriptions by Eberhard Kloke, commissioned specifically for this event. The concert offers a unique perspective on American music, from the early 20th century to today, highlighting the contributions of composers Charles Ives, Gustav Mahler, and Antonín Dvořák. Supported by the Aventis Foundation and Funk Stiftung, this concert promises an unforgettable night of music that bridges the old and the new, showcasing the diverse worlds of American classical music.

**Don't miss this extraordinary evening with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra as we explore new worlds through the timeless language of music.** Book your tickets now and be part of a musical journey that transcends boundaries and eras.

05 September 2024 Berlin