On February 20, for the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, the National Opera will perform the Second Symphony of G. Mahler (premiere).
Gustav Mahler is one of the most prominent and influential symphonic composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work generally consisted of symphonic and song cycles. Mahler was not popular or successful as a composer during his lifetime, but his talent as a conductor was obvious. Thanks to this, Gustav performed in the most prestigious concert halls and worked as a music director in famous orchestras. Working as a composer, he created many styles that over time had a profound influence on the composers of subsequent generations, provoked certain trends in the creation of operas, and set new standards.
According to Gustav Mahler's Second Symphony (1887-1894), the program name "Resurrection Symphony" was approved. This name goes back to the spiritual song of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock "You will rise again". Mahler turned to her text in the finale of the symphony.
The composer initially proposed to publish the first part under the name "Tryzna" as an independent symphonic poem. Only in 1893-1894 was the final design of the five-part symphony drawn up. The composer wrote about his symphony: "I called the first part "Tryzna", in it I hide the hero of my First Symphony ("Titan"). At the same time, this part is a question: why did you live? why did you suffer is all this just a huge scary joke? I give the answer in the last part."
Symphony No. 2 will be performed by the symphony orchestra and choir of the National Opera of Ukraine. Soloists: Ksenia Bakhritdinova, Zoryana Kushpler (Vienna State Opera).
The conductor is Mykola Dyadyura, the choirmaster is Bohdan Plish.
