Sir Mark Elder

Anna Stéphany

The Hallé

### The Hallé in Edinburgh: Mahler's Fifth Symphony

**Date and Time:** Saturday, 17 August 2024, 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Usher Hall, Edinburgh  
**Ticket Information:** Starting from £22.50  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes

Join us for a monumental evening as The Hallé Orchestra, under the baton of Sir Mark Elder CH CBE, performs Gustav Mahler's Fifth Symphony at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. This concert marks a significant moment as it is Sir Mark Elder’s farewell performance, concluding his illustrious 24-year tenure as the music director of The Hallé.

The program features two commanding works:
- **Lili Boulanger’s Psalm 130:** A testament to the prodigious talent of the youthful French composer, this choral piece is imbued with vivid personality and a dark atmosphere, hinting at the towering figure she might have become had she not passed away at the age of 24.
- **Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5:** Known for its emotional depth and complexity, Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is a journey from darkness to light. The Adagietto, a standalone favorite, evokes awakening love, while the symphony as a whole traverses from an imposing funeral march to a triumphant conclusion.

**Featuring:**
- **Sir Mark Elder CH CBE:** Music Director
- **Anna Stéphany:** Mezzo-Soprano
- **Edinburgh Festival Chorus**

This event is a must-see for classical music enthusiasts and marks the end of an era for The Hallé Orchestra. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a historic performance. Book your tickets now!