Programme Highlights
G. Mahler
‘Rheinlegendchen’ from Des Knaben Wunderhorn
‘Der Tamboursg’sell’ from Des Knaben Wunderhorn
‘Lob des hohen Verstandes’ from Des Knaben Wunderhorn
‘Ablösung im Sommer’ from Lieder und Gesänge aus der Jugendzeit
‘Nicht wiedersehen!’ from Lieder und Gesänge aus der Jugendzeit
Prepare to experience a mesmerising evening of masterful musical artistry as world-renowned baritone Thomas Hampson presents a recital dedicated to the evocative lieder of Gustav Mahler. Long hailed as one of the greatest interpreters of vocal music by the Austro-Bohemian composer, Hampson brings unmatched emotional insight, vocal finesse and intellectual depth to this repertoire – music that lies at the very heart of his distinguished career.
Mahler’s songs offer an extraordinary range of human expression, from tender love and childlike wonder to irony, grief and transcendence. In this recital, Hampson will explore a selection of the composer’s most beloved lieder, each a unique gem in his oeuvre, and most of them related to the legendary Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Youth’s Magic Horn). Hampson’s performance will illuminate the intricate poetry and complex psychological landscapes that define Mahler’s art.
Let us delve into the musical soul of an immortal composer. Join us for a performance that promises to be a festival highlight and a celebration of the enduring power of songs.
Thomas Hampson, Baritone
Wolfram Rieger, Piano
Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, including one interval
Thomas Hampson Sings Mahler