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World Premiere by Iain Grandage
Conducted by Nicholas Carter

Young musician playing cello with eye close with moody clouds in the background.
Photo by Lisa Maree Williams

Embark on a captivating musical journey at our concert featuring Wagner’s Prelude and Liebestod and Mahler’s Symphony No.5.

*T&Cs: If you are under 26 years old, purchase a student ticket to this concert and Love it or Your Money Back! This offer is valid for the performance of Mood: Mahler & Wagner at Costa Hall on Saturday 13 July, 3pm. If by interval you decide you don’t want to stay for the second half (unlikely!), visit the box office in person and receive a full refund. You must use the code MOOD when booking a student ticket. This offer is limited.

Our destination is the 19th century when music was all about grand emotions, big sounds, and pushing boundaries. Rooted in the Germanic musical tradition, Wagner’s poignant prelude and finale, extracted from his opera Tristan und Isolde, lays the foundation for an evening steeped in orchestral grandeur. Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a testament to his admiration for Wagner, unfolds with daring chromaticism, pushing the boundaries of traditional tonality. The concert takes you on a rollercoaster of emotional intensity, from Wagner’s transcendent love and death theme to Mahler’s varied exploration, ranging from mournful funeral marches to triumphant finales. Witness the influence and evolution of these composers as Wagner’s innovations echo in Mahler’s adaptation of leitmotifs.

Join us for an evening that is all about feeling the music and discovering the heart and soul of the Romantic era.

Program

DEBORAH CHEETHAM FRAILLON AO Long Time Living Here – Musical Acknowledgement of Country
IAIN GRANDAGE Overt (world premiere)
WAGNER Prelude and Liebestod
MAHLER Symphony No. 5

Artists

Nicholas Carter

Nicholas Carter

Conductor

Iain Grandage

Iain Grandage

Concert Program

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