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Sir Simon Rattle and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Mozart’s Last Symphonies

Date & Time
Wed, May 15, 2024, 20:00
Mozart’s final three symphonies reveal the composer at the absolute height of his powers, while invoking in listeners the most diverse moods and emotions. Symphony No. 39 encompasses both tension and splendour, No. 40 is full of mystery and drama, while the “Jupiter” echoes with both solemnity and triumph. Simon Rattle and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra share a special affinity for these works, which they approach with verve, transparency and a rich sense of tonal variety.

Keywords: Chamber Music, Symphony Concert

Info & Ticket (www.berliner-philharmoniker.de)
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Musicians

Mahler Chamber OrchestraOrchestra
Sir Simon RattleConductor

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSymphony No. 39 in E flat major, K. 543
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSymphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSymphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 “Jupiter”
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