- Main Hall
- from 65,00
Other dates
- Sold out
LISTEN: Mahler Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major 'Symphonie der Tausend'
Mahler Festival: Concertgebouworkest and Klaus Mäkelä - Mahler's Symphony No. 8
Mahler Festival: Concertgebouworkest and Klaus Mäkelä - Mahler's Symphony No. 8
Musicians
- Concertgebouw Orchestra
- National Radio Choir
- Laurens Symphonic
- Le Chœur de l'Orchestre de Paris
- National Children's Choir
- Nationaal Jongenskoor
- Klaus Mäkelä conductor
- Hailey Clark soprano
- Golda Schultz soprano
- Miriam Kutrowatz soprano
- Jennifer Johnston mezzo-soprano
- Okka von der Damerau mezzo-soprano
- Giorgio Berrugi tenor
- Michael Nagy baritone
- Tareq Nazmi bass
Works
Mahler
Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major 'Symphonie der Tausend'
The music fragments are from another concert. Visitors will hear a different performance in the concert to be ordered.
This concert has no intermission
About the concert
Future chief conductor Klaus Mäkelä is already conducting the Concertgebouw Orchestra, and tonight they’ll perform Mahler’s monumental Eighth Symphony together, joined by no less than four choirs.
Concertgebouw Orchestra and four choirs
Klaus Mäkelä has been artistic partner of the Concertgebouw Orchestra since 2022 and will become chief conductor in 2027. Earlier in this festival, he already conducted the First Symphony, today the Eighth. The Concertgebouw Orchestra shares the stage with no fewer than four vocal ensembles: the National Radio Choir, Laurens Symphonic, the Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris and the National Children's Choir.
Mahler's Symphony No. 8
Mahler wrote to his friend Willem Mengelberg that his Eighth Symphony was his greatest work ever. 'All the other symphonies were anticipating this.' Moreover, he experienced it as if the piece of music was dictated to him in a vision. In two monumental movements, Mahler says he sings of the entire universe. 'There are no longer human voices sounding. They are planets and suns, revolving in their orbits.' Practically speaking, it is also a rather voluminous work. Mahler did often need very many performers, and in this Mahler's 'symphony of a thousand', there are close to four hundred. Or more: in 1912, Mengelberg conducted a version with two thousand musicians and singers.
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 - Main Hall
Norwegian musicologist and renowned Mahler expert Morten Solvik will give an introduction to the evening's program. You do not need a separate ticket for this Mahler Talk. The Talk starts at 7 pm, so please make sure to enter the hall on time. The Talks are in English.
Mahler Late Night with Vrouwkje Tuinman
10.15 pm - Main 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 don't need a separate ticket for this Mahler Late Night. This Late Night will take place in the Main Hall.
Genre
Orchestra, Vocal Music
Organizer
Het Concertgebouw Eigen Programmering
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.
