Alongside the performances of Mahler's ten symphonies and Das Lied von der Erde, there are a number of additional events surrounding the collaboration.
Unless otherwise stated, pre-concert events, previews, concert plus and post-concert events are free to concert ticket holders. All events take place at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, except film screenings which take place at Cornerhouse, Oxford Street.
To find out more about these additional events, simply scroll down the page or click the date in which you interested.
Saturday 16 January - 6.30pm Preview | Concert Plus
Thursday 28 January - 6.15pm Pre-Concert Event
Saturday 30 January - A day of events exploring Mahler’s Song of the Earth
Sunday 7 February - Death in Venice [cert.12A]: Mahler on Film at Cornerhouse
Saturday 13 February - 6.30pm Preview
Thursday 18 February - 6.30pm Pre-Concert Event
Thursday 4 March - 6.30pm Pre-Concert Event | Post-Concert Talk
Saturday 27 March - 6.30pm Preview
Monday 19 April - Culmination of Songbook of the Earth
Saturday 24 April - 6.30pm Preview | Concert Plus
Saturday 1 May - Open Rehearsal | Reflections on Mahler's epic cycle
Sunday 2 May - Mahler [cert.15]: Mahler on Film at Cornerhouse
Sunday 2 May - 6.15pm Pre-Concert Event: Alma Mahler's Diaries
Thursday 27 May - 6.30pm Pre-Concert Event
Saturday 5 June - 6.30pm - Preview
Mahler in Manchester souvenir publication
SATURDAY 16 JANUARY - NO.1
6.30PM | PREVIEW
Lynne Walker talks to the BBC Philharmonic’s Chief Conductor Gianandrea Noseda and General Manager Richard Wigley about the Mahler cycle.
CONCERT PLUS
Takes place half an hour after the end of the main concert in the auditorium.
Schreker Valse Lente
Joe Davis Orchestral Fantasy after Mahler
Mahler Blumine
Stephen Threlfall conductor
Chethams Chamber Orchestra
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THURSDAY 28 JANUARY - NO.2
6.15PM | PRE-CONCERT EVENT
Christopher Cook, Colin Matthews and Professor Julian Johnson discuss Mahler’s musical legacy. With a performance by musicians from Chetham’s School of Music.
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SATURDAY 30 JANUARY - Das Lied von der Erde
ETERNAL BLUE HORIZONS
A collaboration between The Bridgewater Hall and Manchester Camerata.
1.30PM–4.30PM | MAHLER IN SYMPHONY AND SONG
Professor Julian Johnson and Peter Davison investigate the background to Mahler’s Song of the Earth through his songs and symphonies.
Tickets: £10
5PM–6PM | BBC RADIO 3’S DISCOVERING MUSIC
An in-depth musical investigation of Song of the Earth led by Stephen Johnson.
Reserve a free ticket at the Box Office.
SONGBOOK OF THE EARTH
Together The Bridgewater Hall and Manchester Camerata will deliver Songbook of the Earth, an education project for 450 primary school children who will produce a songbook inspired by and working with Mahler’s symphonic song cycle devoted to Nature.
This project has a live performance at The Bridgewater Hall on Monday 19 April and an online element which can be found by clicking here.
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SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY
MAHLER ON FILM: CORNERHOUSE
Cornerhouse presents the first of two films to celebrate the life and work of Gustav Mahler
1.45PM | DEATH IN VENICE [CERT. 12A] (MORTE A VANEZIA)
Dir. Luchino Visconti | Italy 1971 | 130 mins
Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andresen, Silvana Mangano, Marisa Berensen
Beautifully shot, with a Mahler soundtrack, Death in Venice enjoyed huge success upon its original release and remains one of Bogarde’s most memorable roles. Introduced by Peter Davison.
Tickets: £5 / £3.50 for Mahler concert ticket holders
(you will need your concert ticket when you purchase/pick up your ticket)
Screenings will take place at Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 5NH. To reserve your tickets for screenings only, contact the Cornerhouse Box Office on 0161 200 1500. Capacity is limited so patrons should book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Show your concert ticket to receive 25% off coffee and cake or tea and cake on concert days and on 7 February at Cornerhouse Café Bar.
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SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY - NO.3
6.30PM | PREVIEW
Richard Wigley in conversation with the composer, H.K. Gruber.
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THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY - NO.4
6.30PM | PRE-CONCERT EVENT
Markus Stenz and Christopher Cook discuss the Wunderhorn symphonies. With musical illustrations by musicians from the RNCM.
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THURSDAY 4 MARCH - NO.5
6.30PM | PRE-CONCERT EVENT
Sir Mark Elder introduces Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Jonathan Scott and soloists from the Hallé perform the surviving movement of Mahler’s Piano Quartet.
POST-CONCERT TALK
Sir Mark Elder and composer-pianist Uri Caine look back at tonight’s concert.
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SATURDAY 27 MARCH - NO.6
6.30PM | PREVIEW
Conversation with Edward Gregson.
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MONDAY 19 APRIL
SONGBOOK OF THE EARTH
The culmination of Manchester Camerata and The Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust’s Songbook of the Earth project.
For ticket information, please contact the Box Office on 0161 907 9000.
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SATURDAY 24 APRIL - NO.7
6.30PM | PREVIEW
Lynne Walker in conversation with David Matthews.
CONCERT PLUS
Takes place half an hour after the end of the main concert in the auditorium.
William Walton (arr. Elgar Howarth) First Shoot
Herman Pallhuber Titan's Progress
Phil Chalk conductor
The Fairey Band
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SATURDAY 1 MAY - NO.8
1.45PM TO 5PM | OPEN REHEARSAL
Sir Mark Elder, the Hallé, the BBC Philharmonic, our soloists and massed choirs warmly invite you to join them as they all come together for the first time to prepare for the performance of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony the following evening.
The open rehearsal is free to all customers who have a ticket for the concert performance on Sunday 2 May, however you will need a separate rehearsal ticket (as well as your concert ticket) to ensure admission. Tickets can be reserved from the Box Office from Monday 4 January and are subject to availability.
For customers who have been unable to purchase a ticket for the concert performance of Mahler's Eighth Symphony but who wish to attend the open rehearsal, tickets can be purchased for £10 (no booking fee). Contact the Box Office by phone or in person from Monday 1 February onwards.
5PM | MAHLER’S EIGHTH SYMPHONY
Following the rehearsal, John Summers and Richard Wigley, the Chief Executives of the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic, reflect on how Manchester’s two symphony orchestras got together to mount Mahler’s epic cycle, and the Eighth Symphony in particular.
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SUNDAY 2 MAY
MAHLER ON FILM: CORNERHOUSE
Cornerhouse presents the second of two films to celebrate the life and work of Gustav Mahler.
1.45PM | MAHLER [CERT. 15]
Dir. Ken Russell | GB 1974 | 115 mins
Robert Powell, Georgina Hale, Lee Montague
Ken Russell’s imaginative 'Mahler' captures the essence of Mahler’s musical genius in this biopic.
Tickets: £5 / £3.50 for Mahler concert ticket holders
(you will need your concert ticket when you purchase/pick up your ticket)
Screenings will take place at Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 5NH. To reserve your tickets for screenings only, contact the Cornerhouse Box Office on 0161 200 1500. Capacity is limited so patrons should book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Show your concert ticket to receive 25% off coffee and cake or tea and cake on concert days and on 7 February at Cornerhouse Café Bar.
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SUNDAY 2 MAY - NO.8
6.15PM | PRE-CONCERT EVENT: ALMA MAHLER’S DIARIES
A staged presentation in The Bridgewater Hall, of extracts from Alma Mahler’s diaries, revealing a complex life and intimacy with artistic greatness.
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THURSDAY 27 MAY - NO.9
6.30PM | PRE-CONCERT EVENT
Michael Kennedy, joins fellow writer and critic Michael Henderson and John Summers to reflect on Manchester’s response to Mahler.
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SATURDAY 5 JUNE - NO.10
6.30PM | PREVIEW
Lynne Walker talks to Anthony Payne.
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MAHLER IN MANCHESTER SOUVENIR PUBLICATION
A publication by Peter Davison exploring Mahler's life, legacy and impact in Manchester is available to accompany the series. It is available to purchase from The Bridgewater Hall Box Office, priced £6.50.
Please note that this publication does not replace concert programmes which will be available on the evening of each performance.
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