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.
