Mahler: Symphony No. 2 – RPO, Groot Omroepkoor, Haitink, Margiono, van Nes

About this event

Mahler's Symphony No. 2 in C minor, often called the "Resurrection Symphony," is a monumental work that explores themes of life, death, and resurrection. The symphony opens with a sense of despair and confrontation with death, expressed through dark, brooding music. As the work progresses, it moves through moments of reflection, grief, and acceptance. The final movement, with its powerful choral forces, signifies the triumph of resurrection and spiritual renewal, offering a vision of hope and transcendence beyond death. In a broader sense, the symphony can be seen as a metaphor for the journey of the soul, from suffering to ultimate redemption.

Programme

1. Concert – approx. 96 minutes

Repertoire

Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2