Gustav Mahler poured his own life experience into his symphonies beginning with the First. In this work for huge orchestra, we feel both the wonder of nature and the pain of anguish. Still, Mahler uses simple, popular tunes and folksy rhythms to drive his symphony from horror to hope, and eventually to blazing triumph.

For this music that feels as real as life itself, we welcome back the charismatic conductor Gergely Madaras to the 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Orchestra. He brings with him Judith Weir鈥檚 brand new Oboe Concerto, performed by Nicholas Daniel, and Brett Dean鈥檚 remarkable orchestral depiction of ancient amphitheatres.