The symphony orchestra "musicAeterna" together with maestro Teodor Currentzis is preparing to delight residents and guests of St. Petersburg with its performance

The works of Mahler, whom Currentzis became acquainted with back in 2011, when he became the head of the Perm Opera, became a central part of the repertoire of his orchestra and choir. Mahler, an unrivaled humanist composer, repeatedly addressed eternal themes in his works: life and death, war and love, faith and the search for God. The Second Symphony, initially conceived as a separate symphonic poem called "Funeral Funeral", was a response to the death of the composer's close friend and mentor, Gustav von Bülow. Only by 1893-1894 did the final concept of the five-movement masterpiece emerge, which left an indelible mark on the history of world music.

The title of the symphony is inspired by lines from Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's spiritual song "You Will Resurrection", which was performed at Bülow's funeral. Mahler added his own lines to these lines: “Believe, my heart, oh believe: nothing is lost to you…”, which became a magnificent conclusion to his work. Performing this musical canvas is a difficult task even for modern ensembles, but Currentzis and his “musicAeterna” cope with it masterfully. The maestro also repeatedly turned to Mozart’s operas, Bruckner’s symphonies and Respighi’s poems, giving them a new sound.

Mahler’s symphonies performed by Currentzis and his orchestra are real musical magic, requiring the highest skill from the musicians. The “musicAeterna” orchestra is unique in its ability to convey all the shades of joy, sadness, love and hope that are intertwined in every movement of the symphony. Despite its complexity, this piece remains one of the most popular in Mahler's work.

By attending a concert by Teodor Currentzis and "musicAeterna" at the Shostakovich Philharmonic, you will have a unique opportunity to enjoy the depth and beauty of the work of the great Austrian composer, which continues to excite and inspire listeners many years later.

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6 March

On March 14, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory named after P.I. Tchaikovsky will host a grand concert by Teodor Currentzis and "musicAeterna"

This event will be part of their anniversary tour, and the concert program will include the Second Symphony of Gustav Mahler, the famous Austrian composer.

5 March

Teodor Currentzis and his band “musicAeterna” are preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their creative activity on a truly grand scale.

In honor of the anniversary, the orchestra and choir will organize a series of concerts in various cities of Russia, one of which will be a performance at Lakhta Hall on March 20.

5 March

On March 17, Teodor Currentzis and the "musicAeterna" ensemble will delight the audience at the D.D. Shostakovich St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonic

The program includes a work that has long accompanied the maestro and has become his creative calling card: Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony, known as “Resurrection.”

5 March

On March 12, Teodor Currentzis and his orchestra and choir "musicAeterna" will visit the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre

The evening's program will feature one of Gustav Mahler's greatest symphonies, Resurrection.

25 February

The orchestra and choir musicAeterna under the direction of Teodor Currentzis will present Anton Bruckner's Ninth Symphony to the public

The concert will take place on March 20 at Lakhta Hall and will be part of the anniversary tour dedicated to the band’s twentieth anniversary.

23 February

The musicAeterna choir and orchestra under the direction of Teodor Currentzis will perform at the P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow

This time the ensemble will perform Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2.

23 February

The Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre will host a performance by Teodor Currentzis together with the orchestra and choir "musicAeterna"

The conductor has had a long but ambivalent relationship with the theatre, but he is now returning with a concert called Mahler Symphony No. 2.

22 February

The orchestra and choir "musicAeterna" under the direction of the outstanding conductor Teodor Currentzis will visit the Krasnoyarsk Regional Philharmonic with a concert

On March 8, International Women's Day, the "musicAeterna" band will begin a tour dedicated to the celebration of its 20th anniversary.

16 February

Teodor Currentzis and the orchestra "musicAeterna" begin their anniversary tour

The orchestra “musicAeterna”, founded by conductor Teodor Currentzis, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in style, setting off on a long anniversary tour.

14 February

Mahler's Second Symphony to be Performed at the Arnold Mikhailovich Katz State Concert Hall

Don't miss the opportunity to see a unique performance by the musicAeterna choir and orchestra under the direction of Teodor Currentzis. On March 10, the Arnold Mikhailovich Katz State Concert Hall will host a performance of Mahler's Second Symphony.