The most virtuosic of Mahler’s work, the seventh symphony is a piece where the dazzling technique of the composer finds the ultimate expression in the vertiginous orchestral effect, ranging from boisterous brass passages to chamber music proper.
Written over the two summers of 1904 and 1905, Mahler’s seventh symphony concludes the cycle of his three middle instrumental symphonies (5, 6 and 7) which do not involve any human voices. In fact, the only other two symphonies not involving voices are the first and the ninth, creating an interesting symmetrical pattern in the corpus of Mahler’s symphonies.
Whether you are into the great classics or into film music, this piece is very likely to make your jaw drop for its catchy yet haunting tunes, its underlying lyrical nature and its unique storytelling that creates visions of heaven and hell through the most crackling orchestral effects.
Programme
Mahler Symphony No. 7 in E minor
Fidelio Orchestra
Raffaello Morales, conductor
Format
Arrive from 6:30pm to enjoy a drink in the courtyard or in the stunning church by Sir Christopher Wren while the orchestra warms up, take your seat for the concert at 7:00pm and stay for drinks and snacks afterwards. Seats will be unassigned in the main area of the hall. There is no gallery access for this concert.
Please contact us if you have access issues.
Wines and drinks
Available to purchase on the night.
Tickets
Premium tickets (£25) - front 6 rows with reserved space
Standard tickets (£15) - unassigned seating
Donations
Please donate to the Fidelio Orchestra so we can keep providing meaningful opportunities to young professional musicians. Anything you can give would be greatly appreciated.