Mahler 5 Inside Out

BEANBAG CONCERT SERIES

Gather within the seated areas or recline on a beanbag while The Hallé and Sir Mark Elder deconstruct the composition of Mahler's iconic Fifth Symphony.

This is a rare opportunity to surround yourself with the epic orchestral writing of Gustav Mahler. Conductor Sir Mark Elder leads visionary symphony orchestra The Hallé through extracts of the composer’s expansive Fifth Symphony. Ahead of the Hallé Orchestra’s full performance the next day, this is your chance to find out more about how the piece works, with interspersed explanations from the conductor himself.

In Mahler’s own words: ‘A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything.’ His Fifth Symphony stays true to this provocation. Written across the summers of 1901 and 1902, the symphony charts an emotional trajectory of despair to victory across five movements. During this intense period of creativity, Mahler met and married his wife Alma, all the while recovering from a near-death experience.

Be swept along by Mahler’s story, which culminates in the Adagietto, the composer’s great declaration of love. This symphony – which has been thrust back into the pop culture spotlight following the release of the Oscar-nominated film Tár – is best experienced up close.

The Warm Up: Mahler 5 Inside Out

Conductor of The Halle Orchestra Sir Mark Elder and Orchestra Leader Roberto Ruisi explore the 'Inside Out' experience. They explain how Mahler's 5th symphony will be stripped down and exposed, demonstrating the composer's musical mind.

The Warm Up: Mahler 5 Inside Out

Supported by Sir Ewan and Lady Brown

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    Programme

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    Full programme

    The Hallé
    Sir Mark Elder Conductor

    Mahler Symphony No 5