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Mahler's Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection")

Performers:Mandle Philharmonic
Date & Time22 May 2026 • 19:30:00
LocationCanada, Toronto
VenueMeridian Arts Centre: George Weston
Address5040 Yonge Street

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22 May 2026 at 19:30:00

Canada, Toronto

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About the Event

Composed between 1888 and 1894, Mahler's Second Symphony stands as one of the most profound works in the orchestral repertoire. Beginning with a funeral march and culminating in an awe-inspiring choral finale celebrating resurrection and spiritual rebirth, this 90-minute journey traverses the full range of human emotion - from despair and questioning to transcendent hope. The performance features a full orchestra alongside a masterful chorus and world-class soloists who will bring to life Mahler's intricate composition. The symphony's famous finale, with its text drawn from Friedrich Klopstock's "Resurrection Ode," promises to be a memorable moment as the combined forces of instruments and voices build to one of classical music's most powerful climaxes.