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Mahler Symphonie 4

Mahler Festival: Fabio Luisi and NHK Symphony Orchestra - Mahler's Symphony No. 4

Mahler Festival: Fabio Luisi and NHK Symphony Orchestra - Mahler's Symphony No. 4

Musicians

  • NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo
  • Fabio Luisi conductor
  • Ying Fang soprano
  • Matthias Goerne baritone

Works

  • Mahler

    Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)

  • Mahler

    Das irdische Leben (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)

  • Mahler

    Urlicht (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)

  • Mahler

    Revelge (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)

  • This concert has an intermission

About the concert

Fabio Luisi is bringing his NHK Symphony Orchestra all the way from Tokyo to play what may be Mahler’s most popular symphony, the Fourth. You’ll also hear songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Boy’s Magic Horn’).

Fabio Luisi conducts NHK Symphony Orchestra

Born in Italy, Fabio Luisi is currently chief conductor on two continents. In Texas, he succeeded Jaap van Zweden at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. And in Tokyo, he leads the NHK Symphony Orchestra, with which he will give two concerts during the Mahler Festival. Yesterday the Third Symphony was performed, today it is the Fourth Symphony's turn. Luisi's interpretation was called 'enchanting' by Dallas Morning News. In the fourth movement, soprano Ying Fang sings of the idyll of the afterlife.

Mahler's Symphony No. 4

While walking through Austria, writing book in hand, Mahler got his Fourth Symphony in his mind. Consequently, it sounds remarkably scenic, light and lyrical. The Fourth Symphony initially met with resistance and incomprehension, and was slammed by the press. Later, however, the work grew to become perhaps Mahler's best-loved symphony. In this respect, Bruno Walter, Mahler's colleague and friend, was proved right when, after the first performance in Vienna, he lashed out at the boomer press that 'Mahler and his immortal work will be alive long after you are dead and buried'.

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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