“It is music coming from another world, it is coming from eternity” declared conductor Herbert van Karajan of Gustav Mahler’s last completed symphony. For composer Arnold Schoenberg, Mahler “hardly speaks as an individual any longer. It almost seems as though this work must have a concealed author who used Mahler merely as his spokesman, as his mouthpiece.” With the 9 th Symphony SPM continues our biannual Mahler cycle. Those who have heard SPM’s recent performances of his 6th and 3rd symphonies will know the expressiveness, artistry and commanding skill that the players will bring to this work. Prepared to be deeply moved by the last movement, which is clearly Mahler’s farewell to the world and his anticipation of heavenly life. The concert will open with a work featuring our distinguished string section: Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue in C Minor.

Mozart. Adagio and Fugue in C Minor

Mahler. Symphony No. 9