Young Euro Classic 2023: Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester

About the Event

Experience classical music like never before in this astonishing performance of masterworks by Gustav Mahler at Berlin's remarkable Konzerthaus Berlin.

The statistics alone speak volumes about the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra (GMJO): with over 2,000 applicants vying for a spot, auditions are held annually in 25 European cities to select the crème de la crème of young musicians. The impressive list of conductors associated with the GMJO is a testament to its prestige and caliber, featuring luminaries like Claudio Abbado, Pierre Boulez, Christian Thielemann, and Franz Welser‐Möst. This esteemed youth orchestra has graced Berlin on numerous occasions, including their memorable participation in Young Euro Classic in 2017.

For their latest performance, the GMJO has embarked on a formidable musical journey that only exceptional and profoundly sensitive ensembles can undertake: Gustav Mahler's Ninth Symphony. This monumental masterpiece, spanning a hundred minutes, encapsulates both a farewell to Romanticism and a groundbreaking step into the modern era. It is a work that demands conscious and attentive listening, particularly when interpreted by an orchestra as brilliant as the GMJO, under the baton of one of the brightest rising stars in recent years, the Czech conductor Jakub Hrůsa.

The GMJO's commitment to Mahler's Ninth Symphony is a testament to their unwavering dedication to musical excellence and exploration. Through their nuanced and impassioned performance, they will navigate the symphony's intricacies, capturing its unwieldy yet profoundly moving essence. As the audience embarks on this extraordinary musical odyssey, they will witness the fusion of technical prowess, artistic sensitivity, and youthful energy that define the GMJO.

Prepare to be immersed in a transformative musical experience as the GMJO, guided by Jakub Hrůsa's exceptional talent, unveils the rich emotional tapestry of Mahler's Ninth Symphony. This performance serves as a reminder of the profound impact that music, when interpreted by the finest young talents, can have on our hearts and souls. Be prepared to be moved, inspired, and forever changed by the transcendent beauty that unfolds when the GMJO takes the stage.