Mahler's Fifth Symphony

Tue 22 Apr 2008 7:30pm at Symphony Hall

Portraying an epic journey from the darkness of its opening trumpet fanfares to its jubilant, Bach-inspired finale, by way of the tender Adagietto written as a love-letter to his wife Alma, Mahler’s Fifth has it all a whole world in one symphony. It has become a CBSO party-piece in recent years, and Sakari Oramo offers Birmingham audiences a last chance to hear his acclaimed interpretation as the Orchestra embarks on a major European tour that will embrace performances in Germany, Holland, Switzerland and Italy. Haydn’s cheerful concerto, played by a British cellist with a global reputation, offers a perfect upbeat.

6.15pm pre-concert talk

£39, £36.50, £31.50, £27.50, £23, £20, £16.50, £13, £9.50

Sakari Oramo conductor
Steven Isserlis cello

Haydn: Cello Concerto in C major 25’
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 72’

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