RNCM Mahler Symphony No.2

Gustav Mahler Symphony No 2 ‘Resurrection’

Antony Hermus conductor
Ellie Forrester soprano
Yvonne Howard mezzo-soprano
RNCM Symphony Chorus
RNCM Symphony Orchestra

Antony Hermus returns to conduct RNCM students in a performance of one of Mahler’s most profound works – an awe-inspiring journey from darkness to light. Mahler is alone in his ability to convey emotions at their most extreme, from anguish and turmoil to rapturous joy. He poured his deepest fears and hopes into this symphony and was a composer tormented by existential questions.

Beginning with a funeral march, his Resurrection Symphony wrestles with doubt, loss, and the search for meaning beyond life itself. But, as it unfolds, it builds towards something astonishing – an overwhelming vision of redemption and renewal. Tension gives way to transcendence, as chaos and catharsis surge forward, culminating in a final, breathtaking revelation.

Expect moments of fury and tenderness, haunting solitude, and triumphant grandeur, before the earth-shattering final movement: a colossal choral eruption of hope and resurrection.

This is music that demands to be felt, that speaks to the soul, and that leaves an indelible impression on all who listen.

This concert is included in the Manchester Classical festival pass. For more information regarding day/weekend passes and the festival as a whole, please visit the Manchester Classical website.