This 80 minute symphony is Gustav Mahler’s most personal and fervent composition.  Written for orchestra, soloists and chorus, it traces the joys and agonies of life and the hope of a transcendent life everlasting.  The composer’s despair and cynicism about man’s existence ultimately gives way to a terrible beauty on the Day of Judgement.  Bringing us one of the most miraculous moments in symphonic music, Mahler’s own poetry carries the work to its emotionally overwhelming conclusion.

-Pre-concert lecture begins at 7:00PM in the Mary Anderson Room hosted by Classical 90.5 WUOL.
-NO INTERMISSION
-The North Lobby will be open for donors ONLY to purchase drinks before the show.