Prom 26: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Time: 7.30pm - c9.45pm

Venue ROYAL ALBERT HALL

Tickets £6-£27.50 price code A or Prom for £5

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Kurtág's funeral ode on the death of his teacher András Mihály prefaces one of the greatest of all Romantic symphonies: Mahler's Ninth, written soon after the death of his own daughter, which opens with the irregular rhythm in imitation of Mahler's own failing heartbeat. Ilan Volkov conducts the BBC SSO, an orchestra with which he has enjoyed a warm rapport since he became its Chief Conductor in 2003.

György Kurtág

Stele (14 mins)

interval

Mahler

Symphony No. 9 in D (85 mins)

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkov conductor

Detailed notes about the music will be available one hour before the concert.

ABOUT THE MUSIC

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