Mahler Symphony No. 3

Christianne Stotijn, mezzo-soprano
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Seattle Symphony
Seattle Symphony Chorale
Northwest Boychoir

Mahler – Symphony No. 3 in D minor

Ludovic Morlot, the Seattle Symphony and the Women of the Seattle Symphony Chorale bring the 2014–2015 Delta Air Lines Masterworks Season to a grand conclusion with Gustav Mahler’s formidable and majestic Third Symphony. From its powerful and expansive opening, through subsequent pastoral movements and showcases of beautiful vocals, and on to the final movement’s ecstatic conclusion, this is one of the most ambitious works in the symphonic repertoire, both in length and scope.

In his Third Symphony, Mahler sought to convey the entire universe, its essential divinity and the response it evokes in the human soul. The resulting composition, a musical reflection of nature spanning over an hour and a half, is as tremendous as its aim. Hear why Mahler said, “the Symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything.”

This performance is dedicated to the memory of longtime Seattle Symphony percussionist Ron Johnson, who passed away in March 2015.

Pre-concert talk 1 hour prior to performance in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium. Free with ticket purchase.

Bring a young person! The Seattle Symphony invites up to two people ages 8–18 to attend this show FREE with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. Family Connections passes become available three weeks prior to the concert date, and are available by phone and in-person at the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office. Click here for more information about Family Connections tickets.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.