Sir Simon Rattle conducts Mahler's Resurrection Symphony in Munich
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Mahler between Darkness and Hope: Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Resurrection Symphony
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Isar Philharmonic in Gasteig HP8 transforms into a sound space for Gustav Mahler's monumental Second Symphony. Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio, the Choir of the Bavarian Radio, and soloists Lucy Crowe and Karen Cargill. The concert evening begins at 7:00 PM, with a concert introduction starting at 5:45 PM.
A musical drama about transience and hope
Mahler's »Resurrection Symphony« is considered one of the most impressive works of the late romantic repertoire. The five-part composition leads from a tumultuous, almost disconcerting sound world through lyrical interludes to an overwhelming vision of rebirth and confidence. In the orchestration, dark string colors, prominent brass, fine woodwind lines, and a wide dynamic range come together.
Sir Simon Rattle at the baton of the BRSO
Under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle, Mahler's symphonic worldview receives a precise yet expressive shape. The interplay between the symphony orchestra, choir, and singing soloists requires the highest synchronization, artistic clarity, and an exceptional feeling for large arcs of tension. Lucy Crowe takes the soprano part, and Karen Cargill sings the mezzo-soprano part.
From the funeral march to the sound of redemption
The creation of the work is closely linked to Mahler's grappling with death and meaning. The composer received a crucial impulse in 1894 at the funeral for his friend Hans von Bülow when the first verses from Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's ode »The Resurrection« deeply moved him. This conceptual movement also shapes the concert experience: the sound grows from existential tension into a radiant, choral conclusion.
Live atmosphere in the Isar Philharmonic
The Isar Philharmonic provides the fitting setting for Mahler's large-scale music. Quiet, floating passages can unfold into the finest layers of sound, while the orchestral climaxes reach into the hall with great physical presence. The audience's mood that evening arises from a blend of concentrated silence, dramatic densification, and the liberating resonance of the finale.
Conclusion: An evening of symphonic power
Rattle, Mahler 2, and the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio promise an extraordinary concert experience between grief, sonic power, and hope. Those who want to experience Mahler's »Resurrection Symphony« live will find an evening full of musical intensity, great emotions, and impressive stage performance in the Isar Philharmonic.
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