The Festival Mahler is dedicated to commemorating the first remarkable 30 years of Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano's illustrious journey. Over the course of three captivating weeks, dive deep into the enchanting world of Gustav Mahler's timeless compositions.
In 1901, Gustav Mahler's life took a profound turn. Faced with a serious illness, he completed his Fourth Symphony during a period of convalescence. In the realm of music, the composition of the Scherzo of the Fifth Symphony during that summer marked a new chapter—a Symphony no longer intricately tied to the world of Lied and explanatory programs. The era of the Wunderhorn-Symphonien was coming to a close, giving rise to Mahler's innovative exploration of the symphonic form. As a precursor to this transformative period, Mahler's Kindertotenlieder (Songs for Dead Children) holds a special place. Remarkably, Mahler wrote these "songs for dead children" six years before the heart-wrenching loss of his four-year-old daughter, Maria—a poignant anticipation of his own life, as beautifully documented in Alma's diary.
Under the masterful baton of conductor Markus Stenz and the enchanting performance of the Orchestra Regionale della Toscana - Orchestra Giovanile Italiana, accompanied by the captivating mezzosoprano Sophie Harmsen, you'll witness Mahler's Kindertotenlieder and Symphony No. 4 in G major come to life like never before.
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