Program

Paul Ben-Haim, Symphony No. 1

Betty Olivero, Many Waters for soprano, orchestra, and electronic sounds

Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 1 in D Major, "Titan"

1. Langsam, schleppend. Wie ein Naturlaut

2. Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell

3. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen

4. Stürmisch bewegt

Edward Elgar, Enigma Variations, Op. 36

Variation IX (Adagio) "Nimrod"

Johann Strauss II/Gwyn Seymour, Pizzicato-Polka

Lahav Shani conducts Mahler’s “Titan” Symphony No. 1

The Israel Philharmonic opens the Konzerthaus Dortmund's 2023-24 season

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Cast

Israel Philharmonic

Lahav Shani — Conductor

Program notes

Don't miss the 2023-24 season opener at the Konzerthaus Dortmund as maestro Lahav Shani leads the Israel Philharmonic's first-ever concert in the illustrious hall! Shani and the world-renowned orchestra perform Mahler's "Titan" Symphony No. 1, a monumental work that already bears all the hallmarks of one of history's greatest symphonists.

Photo: Lahav Shani © Marco Borggreve

A closer look: featured composers

Gustav Mahler

Edward Elgar

Johann Strauss II

Further listening: featured works

Symphony No. 1 in D Major, "Titan"

Gustav Mahler (Composer)

Enigma Variations, Op. 36

Edward Elgar (Composer)