Mahler. Shostakovich. Latest symphonies

04/09/2019, Tuesday beginning 19:00

Concert of the cycle "Great and terrible music of the twentieth century."

Two masterpieces of world classics, the latest works of two geniuses will be heard on April 9 in the Manege. The St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sergei Stadler will perform the music of Mahler and Shostakovich.

Two tragedies, of which one was among the first great masters of the twentieth century, and the second one of the last. Their fates are inextricably linked: Shostakovich is in many ways Mahler’s spiritual successor. The last symphonies of the two composers, no matter how different they may seem, are nevertheless about one thing - about eternal, enduring values, and at the same time - about the most intimate and deeply personal.

Concert Program:
Mahler. Adagio from Symphony No. 19
Shostakovich. Symphony No. 15

St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra
artistic director and chief conductor
People’s Artist of Russia
Sergey Stadler
Conductor - People’s Artist of Russia Sergey Stadler