Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallBelvedere Road, London, Greater London, SE1 8XX, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
| Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847) | A Midsummer Night's Dream: Overture, Op.21 | |
| Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911) | Des Knaben Wunderhorn | |
| Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Symphony no. 6 in F major "Pastoral", Op.68 |
Performers
| Philharmonia Orchestra | |
| Karl-Heinz Steffens | Conductor |
| Markus Werba | Baritone |
Two exultant gems inspired by the wonders of the natural world.
If the Pastoral Symphony is Beethoven's ultimate musical response to nature, his most cherished and dependable companion in life, Mahler's delight in rusticity and musical folklore is captured in a stunning collection of songs that was to have a far-reaching impact on the remainder of his output.
