Work: Symphony no. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"

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Composer	Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911)
Period	Romantic
Work type	Orchestral

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ReykjavíkMahler 8

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Harpa Concert Hall: Eldborg - Main Hall, May 29, 30

Mahler: Symphony no. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"

Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Eva Ollikainen; Bryndís Guðjónsdóttir; Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir; Dísella Lárusdóttir; Anna Kissjudit

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Suntory Hall: Main Hall, Jun 21, 22

Mahler: Symphony no. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"

Japan Philharmonic Orchestra; Kahchun Wong; Aya Funakoshi; Tamayo Yoshida; Rie Miyake; Eriko Hanafusa

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BarcelonaMahler Universe - Symphony no. 8

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Gran Teatre del Liceu: Auditorium, Fri 24 Jul at 19:30

Mahler: Symphony no. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"

Orquesta Sinfónica del Gran Teatre del Liceu; Josep Pons; Elisabeth Teige; Jacquelyn Wagner; Serena Sáenz; Beth Taylor

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Redemption and musical caffeine: Nelsons conducts Mahler 8 in Vienna

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Mark Pullinger, 10 May

Sunday morning Mahler at the Wiener Konzerthaus sees Andris Nelsons concluding his symphony cycle with the Vienna Philharmonic in shattering fashion.

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Bychkov’s Mahler 8 makes a heavenly finale for Prague Spring

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Frank Kuznik, 03 Jun

Under the baton of Semyon Bychkov, the Czech Philharmonic and a sprawling supporting cast lead listeners up a stairway to heaven.

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A monumental Eighth from Klaus Mäkelä and the Royal Concertgebouw

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Clare Varney, 18 May

Time stands still in Amsterdam as seven soloists and four choirs join forces with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for one of Mahler's greatest challenges, his Eighth Symphony.

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OrangeMahler's Symphony of a Thousand

On demand from Théâtre Antique, Orange, No time limit

Mahler: Symphony no. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France; Jukka-Pekka Saraste; Meagan Miller; Ricarda Merbeth; Eleonore Marguerre; Claudia Mahnke

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Mighty Mahler in Tokyo: NHK Symphony

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Nahoko Gotoh, 10 Nov

The NHK Symphony has pioneered Mahler performance in Japan – so it’s fitting that Mahler’s gargantuan Eighth Symphony will mark their 2000th subscription concert in December.