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Mahler Symphonie 1

Mahler Festival: Concertgebouw Orchestra and Klaus Mäkelä - Mahler's Symphony No. 1

  • Main Hall
  • from 65,00
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Mahler Festival: Concertgebouw Orchestra and Klaus Mäkelä - Mahler's Symphony No. 1

Musicians

  • Concertgebouw Orchestra
  • Klaus Mäkelä conductor

Works

  • Hillborg

    Hell Mountain (Commissioned by the Concertgebouw Orchestra (with financial support of the Mahler Foundation), Orchestre de Paris, Oslo Filharmonien and Chicago Symphony Orchestra) (wereldpremière)

  • Mahler

    Symphony No. 1 in D major

  • This concert has an intermission

The Concertgebouw Orchestra’s future chief conductor Klaus Mäkelä will conduct the orchestra in Mahler’s First Symphony, a stormy, lyrical and inventive piece full of images and sounds of nature.

Concertgebouw Orchestra and Klaus Mäkelä

In 1903, Gustav Mahler conducted his own work with the Concertgebouw Orchestra for the first time. He was lyrical about orchestra, choirs and audience. 'The music culture in this country is astonishing! The way these people can listen.' Tonight, in the First Symphony, the ensemble is led by Klaus Mäkelä. He has been artistic partner of the Concertgebouw Orchestra since 2022 and will become chief conductor in 2027. In an interview, he said Mahler's work is probably the best first symphony ever. 'Fascinating how he manages to bring together sounds of nature, dances and childhood memories.'

Mahler's Symphony No. 1

Stormy, lyrical and inventive: Mahler's First Symphony is one that hints forward to all that follows. Mahler arranged his First symphony several times. Central is a theme from one of the Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen. Spring dreams, peasant dances, a real storm, hunting scenes... they culminate in a triumphant finale. Swedish composer Anders Hillborg is writing a new work, the Dutch premiere of which you will hear today.

Mahler Festival Dinner

Before this concert, enjoy the Mahler Festival Dinner at restaurant LIER. A three-course surprise menu including wine, table water and coffee or tea for €75 per person. More information and reservations

Mahler Talk with Morten Solvik

7 pm - Recital Hall

Norwegian musicologist and renowned Mahler expert Morten Solvik will give an introduction to the evening's program. You will need a free ticket for the Mahler Talks. Tickets are available online starting april 24th. The Talks are in English.

Mahler Late Night with Vrouwkje Tuinman

10.35 pm - Recital Hall

After the concert, writer and musicologist Vrouwkje Tuinman will talk with the conductor, a member of the orchestra or another guest. In an informal setting they reflect on tonight’s concert. These conversations are in English. You need a free ticket for Mahler Late Night. Tickets are available online starting april 24th.

Tickets

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  • Drinks are included in the price of admission. When the price category 'Online sprint under 30' is available, you can order 1 ticket 4 hours before the start of a concert.

  • Prices do not include transaction fee: € 5 per order.

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