The concert, which will also feature three members of the Ames Piano Quartet appearing as soloists, will begin at 3 p.m. The symphonies of Mahler are by their very nature extraordinary paradoxical works. Intensely personal, introspective, and, at times, autobiographical, they are also among the most grandiose pieces in the repertory, usually extending well over an hour and requiring immense orchestral forces. Nonetheless it is a landmark opus, a powerful example of this Viennese composer's unique, all-encompassing vision of musical expression. More commonly known as a piano trio, the three instruments display the full range of virtuosic artistry, both as soloists and in various combinations.
Tickets are available at the door.