In his Second Symphony, Mahler constructs a universe all his own, exploring themes of death and afterlife using a massive orchestra, offstage brass and percussion, chorus and vocal soloists. Estonian conductor Neeme Järvi — whose music-making is “as dynamic and exhilarating as ever” (Chicago Classical Review) — guides the CSO from the great, tragic opening march, through pastoral dances and gentle songs to a final tableau of trumpet calls, percussive thunderbolts and the hymn of resurrection.

Conductor Neeme Järvi replaces Esa-Pekka Salonen, who has withdrawn from these performances for personal reasons.

Learn more: cso.org/performances/23-24/cso-classical/mahler-resurrection

CSO Program Notes: Mahler Resurrection

Pianist Vestard Shimkus performs his own "Black Charleston" for piano (2012).

July 13, 2012, Frankfurter Hof, Mainz, Germany.

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Vestard Shimkus - Black Charleston For Piano

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