September 30–October 2, 2023

Mahler's First Symphony

Mahler’s First Symphony charts a journey in which the composer crosses tranquil meadows, witnesses a funeral march, and triumphs over self-doubt. Plus, violinist Benjamin Beilman brings his talent to showstopping miniatures by Ravel and Saint-Saëns.

Program

Gabriel Kahane: Judith (World premiere and Oregon Symphony commission)
Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Ravel: Tzigane
Mahler: Symphony No. 1

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Artists

David Danzmayr, Conductor
Benjamin Beilman, Violin

 
This concert is part of Classical Series A

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