From its opening scene of bird song and morning mists to a final chorus of victory sung by an army of horns, Mahler’s First Symphony traces a captivating coming-of-age journey. Mirroring his own life experiences, Mahler’s music evokes scenes of sun-drenched meadows, a surreal funeral procession and triumph over despair and self-doubt.
Legendary violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter — an artistic visionary who has enchanted music lovers around the globe for decades — returns to the DSO to kick off an evening of gripping musical storytelling. Mutter joins forces with violist Muriel Razavi and cellist Kian Soltani for the world premiere of a Triple Concerto by Golfam Khayam, whose vibrant tapestries of sound weave together the traditions of Persian and Western classical music.