Jaime conducts Mahler 6
Schedule
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am
UTC+10:00Location
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road level, Southbank, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3006 | Melbourne, VI
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Mahler’s Symphony No.6 is a spectacle. The percussionist will flex their muscles, raise a massive hammer in the air, and blow it down with full force inside the concert hall! It’s a climactic point in the symphony that explores philosophical themes of fate and existential angst. Mahler composed it before World War I, and it conjures the sounds of military marches and pastoral alpine scenes alike. Aside from the hammer blow, this explosive work is also known for its ‘Alma’ theme named after the composer’s wife.We bring the concert into the 21st Century with the world premiere of James Henry’s new composition. It’s a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra commission, which Henry wrote as our Cybec First Nations Composer in Residence. You’ll come away from the event with a story to tell about the new music you heard, and the cathartic experience you felt while listening.
Program
James Henry^ New work*
Mahler Symphony No.6
^Cybec First Nations Composer in Residence
*World Premiere of an MSO Commission
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Jaime Martín conductor
Want to learn more about the music being performed? Arrive early for an informative and entertaining pre-concert talk.
15 August at 6:45pm
Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer
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Where is it happening?
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road level, Southbank, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3006, Ngv International, 130-200 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia, MelbourneEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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