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Mahler: Symphony No. 3 – Haitink, Watkinson, Concertgebouworkest, NOS Women‘s Choir, North Holland Boys‘ Choir

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About this event

Mahler's Symphony No. 3, composed in 1895-96, is his longest and one of his most ambitious works, exploring themes of nature, humanity, and the divine. Spanning six movements, it portrays a cosmic journey from the natural world to spiritual transcendence, blending grand orchestral forces with intimate moments. The symphony incorporates a contralto soloist and choral elements, notably setting Nietzsche's "Midnight Song," and uses innovative orchestration to evoke a wide emotional and philosophical range. Its vast scale and depth make it a cornerstone of Mahler's output and a pivotal work in the late-Romantic symphonic tradition.

Composers
Gustav Mahler
Featuring
Bernard Haitink, 
conductor
Carolyn Watkinson, 
soloist
Concertgebouworkest, 
orchestra
NOS Women‘s Choir
North Holland Boys‘ Choir

Repertoire

  1. Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D minor

Duration: approx. 101 minutes.

Recording date: 1983
Recording location: Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Available until Fri, Jul 23, 2027

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