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• Although Mahler began to work on his second symphony just before the first one was finished, it still took him seven years to complete it due to his job as a conductor at the opera house. Mahler was inspired by the sacred hymn “Resurrection” by German poet Klopstock which he heard on the funeral of good friend and great conductor of the 19th century Hans von Bülow in March, 1894. The composer later incorporated the text into the fifth movement. The value of life shown via resurrection and Mahler’s personal view of the universe is presented through the comparison between the grand and layered fifth movement and the funeral march in the first movement. When the words “Arise, yes, you will arise from the dead,/My heart, in an instant!/What you have conquered/Will bear you to God.” are sung, the simultaneous feeling of shock and fullness is sure to impress the audience present.

Symphony of Voice and Sentiment III - "Lynn Harrell meets NTSO"

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• Dvořák is one of the most influential and significant Bohemian composers of the Romantic Period. He finished his Symphony No.8 in G Major in beautiful Vysoká, Czech in 1889 and personally conducted its premiere in Prague on February 2nd, 1890. With rich and mature orchestrations, Symphony No.8 is a classical piece with a new twist which mimics and celebrates the sounds of nature. Tchaikovsky completed Overture-Fantasy “Romeo and Juliet” when he was 28 years old. The composer dramatically expressed his expectations and disappointments towards love through his orchestra interpretation of Shakespeare’s famous play. The romantic theme in this composition is constantly performed in concerts today.

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• Italian composer Ottorino Respighi, best known for his “Pines of Rome,” rewrote ancient 16th-century of Italian lute songs into “Ancient Airs and Dances” (Antiche Danze ed Arie), a work with three suites. Suite No.3 written for strings has been particularly well-received with audiences as it breathes new life into ancient music. “Folk Song and Pick Tea Dance” by Chih-Yuan Kuo was inspired by Taiwanese folk songs, which the composer weaved into an original piece with local flavor. “Musica Dolorosa” by Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks, on the other hand, features new timbres and textures of the strings amidst poignant expressions of deep grief and meditation. In this first concert to kick off the NTSO’s 70th Anniversary Celebration series, Stefan Hussong, winner of the Echo Klassik award in the category "Best Instrumentalist of the Year," will showcase the multifaceted dimensions of the accordion with NTSO Artistic Advisor Wen-Pin Chien in the world premiere of “High Way” by Romanian composer Adriana Hölszky. The dazzling display of Hussong’s improvisational dexterity and the diverse hues of the accordion will also be found in tonight’s “Five Tango Sensations” composed by master of tango music Astor Piazzolla, who fused classical music with jazz in this piece. Featuring an amazing showcase of musical charm and excellence, this concert is definitely not to be missed.

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• Vaughan Williams used the melody of a hymn written by English composer Thomas Tallis in the 16th century as the main theme in his own composition, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. The piece is performed by an orchestra divided into three clusters in order to deliver 3D acoustics and is lauded as the greatest work for orchestra in the 20th century. Mahler’s Symphony No.4 in G Major serves little portions of happiness through its depiction of the joyful life in heaven. This symphony is quite popular among the audience as it presents an unassuming structure and style. Born in Moscow in 1944, Lubimov is one of the most innovative pianists of our time. He has an impressive repertoire, and has premiered many 20th century compositions in Russia. Fervently devoted to music, Lubimov has made his mark in the world of pianists. In this concert, Lubimov presents his interpretation of Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments, a masterpiece written with the concept of neoclassicism and filled with novelty and technical challenges.