On Departing

• Philharmonia Orchestra
• Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor

• MAHLER: Symphony No. 9

Gustav Mahler’s Ninth Symphony, his last completed work, is a profound and deeply personal contemplation of his own mortality and the death of his age. Yet, especially in its final moments, the symphony hints at a hopeful and peaceful vision that transcends the corporeal world.

This performance is part of the Great Performers Symphonic Masters series.

This program is supported by the Leon Levy Fund for Symphonic Masters. Symphonic Masters is made possible in part by endowment support from UBS.

Please note: Performances begin promptly at their scheduled times.
There is no late seating.

This performance is approximately one hour and 25 minutes long, with no intermission.