Mahler's Second Symphony: The Finale of the Classical Sheffield Weekend 2023 at Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield on Sunday 19th March 2023

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Mahler's Second Symphony

The Finale of the Classical Sheffield Weekend 2023

Add to my Calendar 19-03-2023 19:00 19-03-2023 21:00 36 Mahler's Second Symphony “It is a bold piece, of extremely powerful construction. The final climax is colossal” - Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) Huge forces unite in the Steel City in March 2023 to adventure into the electrifying world of Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony. A work that contemplates the meaning of life and death through a blaze of transcendence that will shake the roof of the Oval Hall, this symphony offers the ultimate concert experience. Performed by over 300 Sheffield musicians, including two award-winning soloists, Anna Harvey and Ella Taylor, the event will be a unique Sheffield spectacle. For the first time in history the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra, Hallam Sinfonia, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, and Hallam Choral Society are combining forces for one night only. Led by conductor George Morton, let us take you on a whirlwind adventure of music that could quite literally change your life. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the Gustav Mahler Society (UK) for the presentation of this concert.To learn more about the fascinating life and music of Gustav Mahler and to enjoy study days, social events and recitals which are held throughout the year, enquire about membership at:[email protected]     www.facebook.com/TheGMSUK/ Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Sheffield City Hall
Barker's Pool
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2JA
England

Sunday 19th March 2023
7:00 PM

Programme

Gustav Mahler – Symphony no.2 in C minor 'Resurrection'

Performers

Anna Harvey – mezzo-soprano
Ella Taylor – soprano
George Morton – Conductor
Richard Laing – Assistant Conductor

Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra
Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
Hallam Sinfonia
Hallam Choral Society

Programme Note

“It is a bold piece, of extremely powerful construction. The final climax is colossal” - Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)

Huge forces unite in the Steel City in March 2023 to adventure into the electrifying world of Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony. A work that contemplates the meaning of life and death through a blaze of transcendence that will shake the roof of the Oval Hall, this symphony offers the ultimate concert experience.

Performed by over 300 Sheffield musicians, including two award-winning soloists, Anna Harvey and Ella Taylor, the event will be a unique Sheffield spectacle. For the first time in history the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra, Hallam Sinfonia, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, and Hallam Choral Society are combining forces for one night only.

Led by conductor George Morton, let us take you on a whirlwind adventure of music that could quite literally change your life.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the Gustav Mahler Society (UK) for the presentation of this concert.

To learn more about the fascinating life and music of Gustav Mahler and to enjoy study days, social events and recitals which are held throughout the year, enquire about membership at:

[email protected]
www.facebook.com/TheGMSUK/

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