"The Fifth is a cursed work. Nobody understands it," complained Gustav Mahler. That was in 1905, and the symphony, premiered in 1904, had just met with little enthusiasm in Hamburg. Mahler, in general, was celebrated during his lifetime primarily as a conductor; as a composer, his global musical visions overwhelmed the audiences of his time. Mahler's symphonies have long since been appreciated – especially his magnificent Fifth, which remains his most popular today. The Konzerthausorchester Berlin's program features this masterpiece alongside another visionary work: Ludwig van Beethoven's symphonic Third Piano Concerto. Under the direction of its chief conductor Joana Mallwitz and with Alice Sara Ott on the piano, the orchestra invites you to a summit meeting of visionaries.

Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin

May 27, 2026

Konzerthausorchester Berlin / Alice Sara Ott / Joana Mallwitz

Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin