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King's Hall - Newcastle University
Armstrong Building
Queen Victoria Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 7RU
England
Programme
Alma Mahler – Seven Songs for voice and orchestra (arr. Colin & David Matthews)
~ Interval ~
Gustav Mahler – Symphony no.1 in D major 'Titan'
Performers
Mojca Vederhjak – mezzo-soprano
New Tyneside Orchestra
Programme Note
Join us for this fascinating concert of music by the famous composer Gustav Mahler and his less well-known wife, Alma.
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1
Mahler's Symphony No. 1 is a staple of the orchestral repertoire for good reason. With something for everyone it is one not to be missed.
Alma Mahler: Seven Songs for Voice and Orchestra
Alma stopped composing during her marriage to Gustav because he felt there should only be one composer in the marriage, and little of her work survives. The 'Seven Songs for Voice and Orchestra' have been orchestrated by Colin and David Matthews.
Join us for music by two great composer.
Conducted by Monica Buckland, led by Dawn Allen. Soloist: Mojca Vederhjak.
Tickets: £10, concessions £8, students/children £4. Available by emailing newtyneorch@hotmail.com or on the door.
