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Mahler Festival: Jaap van Zweden & Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mahler's Symphony No. 6
Mahler Festival: Jaap van Zweden & Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mahler's Symphony No. 6
Musicians
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Jaap van Zweden conductor
Works
Mahler
Symphony No. 6 in A minor 'Tragic'
This concert has no intermission
About the concert
Mahler pulls out all the stops in his Sixth Symphony when it comes to timbres. An exceptionally large Chicago Symphony Orchestra will make the journey with all its extremes, conducted by Jaap van Zweden.
Jaap van Zweden & Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Jaap van Zweden has a long and close relationship with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Not long ago, they performed Mahler's Sixth Symphony together. Powerful, overwhelming and majestic, several US newspapers wrote about it. In this symphony, the 'Tragic', Mahler, among other things, takes a walk to the summits of the mountains. Where it gets quieter and quieter, until you only hear the cowbells, somewhere far below.
Mahler's Symphony No. 6
In his Sixth Symphony, Mahler unpacks to the max when it comes to timbres. He prescribed 'lots' of harps, all kinds of percussion and - if possible - multiple celestas. The giant Chicago Symphony Orchestra takes a tour full of highs and lows. Blissful vistas and utter despair alternate. In the first movement, Mahler incorporated a theme that was supposed to depict his wife Alma. 'I don't know if I have succeeded, but you will have to make do with it.' Alma was deeply touched: 'None of his works came as directly from the bottom of his heart as this symphony.'
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 Simon Reinink
9.55 pm - Recital Hall
After the concert, Simon Reinink, director of The Concertgebouw, 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.
Genre
Orchestra
Part of a serie
Mahler Festival 2025 - Main Hall Passe-partoutOrganizer
Het Concertgebouw Eigen Programmering
Thanks to:
Van Lanschot Kempen
Tickets
| Category Gold | Category 1+ | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard | €235.00 | €215.00 | €179.00 | €159.00 | €109.00 | €79.00 | €65.00 |
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.
