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From a contemporary timpani concerto to Mahler’s brutal Sixth Symphony, Alan Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester test the physical endurance limits of the audience with their season-opening concert.

Robert Spano’s love of contemporary music was apparent in this program that featured the return of two intriguing recent works, beautifully performed by the ASO and The Brothers Yancich.