On Tour in Ljubljana
Sir Antonio Pappano
Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana
The Concert
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No 2, ‘Resurrection’
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Maria Bengtsson soprano
Noa Beinart contralto
Kaunas State Choir
London Symphony Orchestra
Tickets
Available from Ljubljana Festival
The Concert
The Music
Sweeping across 90 minutes, Mahler’s mighty ‘Resurrection’ Symphony grapples with themes of life, death and ardent faith, in music of virtually unparalleled poignancy and overwhelming power.
The Performers
Mahler calls for a huge orchestra, including ten horns and eight trumpets, plus, in the final movement, two singers and chorus. The LSO and its Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano are joined by seasoned Mahlerians, soprano Maria Bengtsson and contralto Noa Beinart, bolstered by the vocal weight of the Kaunas State Choir.
