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The Art of Mahler part 1

Mahler’s ‘Rückert’ songs and troubled tenth symphony are moving meditations on themes of beauty, death and martyrdom. With its reflective opening movements, Beethoven’s fourth concerto sets the mood perfectly.

Spanish accents

Bask in music inspired by the sun and colours of Spain, whether through one of the country’s modern masters, or via the vivid imagination of Ravel and Debussy.

English Accents

With its brisk Charlestons and snappy urban energy, Gershwin’s concerto never loses its fizz, offset by Clyne’s musical poetry and Elgar’s dynamic variations.

The final masterpiece: Schubert 9

Rachmaninov’s most popular concerto and Schubert’s final symphony invite the listener to settle back and lose sense of time; to relax, breathe out and let themselves be swept along.

The final masterpiece: Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3

A dark and intense programme is spearheaded by Coriolan’s call to revolt, with Bartók and Mozart sustaining the momentum with taut, brooding works.

The Art of Mahler part 2

The season closes with the lighter side of Shostakovich and Mahler, expressing both youthful energy and awe at the wonders of nature.