Mahler Symphony No. 5

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Follow along to a world of imagination and a tapestry of strings. We hear Debussy’s remarkable Prelude and a new lullaby, before getting ready for Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Conducted by Pierre Bleuse.

Concert length: 2 h incl. intermission Stage: Stora salen

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Listen Introduction Programme & Participants

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 vibrates with horror and harmony in a frightful blend, from the famous trumpet fanfare of the opening to the swaying Viennese waltz. There is also the famous adagietto’s gorgeous tapestry of strings, floating between dream and wakefulness. Mahler composed it as a love letter to his Alma.

But first, we hear newly composed music from acclaimed Finnish composer Sauli Zinovjev. His Wiegenlied (lullaby) for Orchestra premiered in Oslo in 2020 and is a joint commission of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Conducting tonight is Pierre Bleuse, popular principal conductor of the Odense Symphony Orchestra.

Debussy’s beloved Prelude begins the concert. This dreamy depiction of a resting faun contains exciting harmonies that revolutionised music in their time.

Come closer

Have a seat in the Great Hall an hour before the concert and let the introduction open the door to the stories behind the works, facts about the composers and personal reflections. The introduction is included in your ticket, lasts about 30 minutes and has free seating in the hall.

Programme

Debussy Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune10 min

Zinovjev Wiegenlied for orchestra11 min

Intermission25 min

Mahler Symphony No. 51 h 12 min

Wednesday, 28 April 2027: The event ends at approx. 21.00

Thursday, 29 April 2027: The event ends at approx. 21.00

Participants

Pierre Bleuse conductor

Listen

Get to know the music.

Get to know composer Sauli Zinovjev.

Here you will find all the necessary information that you need to know about before your magical visit in the Concert Hall.

Concert experience

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Many of the works of art in Gothenburg Concert Hall are connected to music or have a relationship with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Here you will find everything from portraits of composers such as Grieg and Sibelius to one of Sweden's largest tapestries, with design by Sven X-et Erixson.

Art in the Concert Hall