Vasily Petrenko: Mahler x Korngold

Experience the dramatic arc of a cinematic masterpiece in Vasily Petrenko: Mahler x Korngold. From a chilling trumpet fanfare to a triumphant orchestral climax, immerse yourself in Mahler’s Fifth Symphony – a powerful journey from darkness to light, brimming with vibrant colors and unforgettable melodies. Feel the raw emotion of the Adagietto, Mahler’s poignant love letter to his wife Alma, before being swept away by Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s rapturous Violin Concerto. Dedicated to Alma during their California exile, this concerto draws upon Korngold’s celebrated film scores for *Another Dawn*, *Anthony Adverse*, and *The Prince and the Pauper*, blending the poetry of the screen with dazzling virtuosity from violinist Ray Chen. Prepare for an evening of breathtaking music, masterful storytelling, and the sheer beauty of Romantic orchestral sound.