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Mallwitz and the Konzerthausorchester Berlin conquer Mahler's Fifth in Hamburg

Joana Mallwitz conducts the Konzerthausorchester Berlin
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Alice Sara Ott
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By Mengguang Huang, 28 May 2026
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“a journey whose destination was never in doubt, only the cost of getting there”
Reviewed at Elbphilharmonie: Grand Hall, Hamburg on 27 May 2026
Programme
Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, Op.37
Mahler, Symphony no. 5 in C sharp minor
Performers
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz, Conductor
Alice Sara Ott, Piano
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Mengguang Huang
Mengguang Huang

Mengguang Huang is a Hamburg-based project manager in the construction industry. With a strong passion for classical music, he was introduced to the world of early music during his time in the UK, where he developed a particular fondness for renaissance and Baroque vocal music. Driven by his love for this genre, he now makes it a priority to attend major Baroque opera productions and concerts across Western Europe whenever possible, continuing to deepen his appreciation for this rich musical tradition.