The Concertgebouworkest is performing Mahler’s powerful Symphony No. 9 under the direction of the Korean conductor Myung-Whun Chung.
Mahler’s symphonies are very autobiographical, full of glimpses into his marital problems, his love of nature, and his anger and doubts. The ninth may arguably be the most autobiographical of them all. Every second of his last completed symphony gives the impression of being a personal drama, with moments of frenzy and absolute despair.
Symphony No. 9 is also brimming with special sound effects. Mahler had always been a brilliant orchestrator, but in this work, he manages to outdo even himself.
Here's what you need to know:
Concertgebouworkest is one of the very best orchestras in the world. Time and time again, critics have lauded the orchestra's unique sound, which clearly stands out among thousands of others.
While the exceptional acoustics of the Concertgebouw also play an important role in this respect, no other orchestra sounds quite like the Concertgebouworkest in the Main Hall.
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Video of Mahler's Ninth Symphony, conducted by Honorary Conductor of the Concertgebouworkest: Bernard Haitink.