Mahler?s statement that ?a symphony must be like the world: it must contain everything? is applicable above all to his massive 8th Symphony, often called the ?Symphony of a Thousand? because of the vast orchestral and choral forces it requires.

Barts Choir and Wimbledon Choral Society, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Berkshire Young Voices and a team of top soloists, bring this huge work to the Royal Albert Hall under the baton of Ivor Setterfield.

Marking the centenary of the composer?s death, this will be a spectacular musical event which uses the spatial resources of the Hall to the full.

Barts Choir
Wimbledon Choral Society
Berkshire Young Voices
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Ivor Setterfield, Conductor

Anna Leese, Soprano
Grace Davidson, Soprano
Jennifer Johnson, Mezzo Soprano
Andrew Staples, Tenor
Jacques Imbrailo, Baritone
David Soar, Bass

News: Published on Thursday 26 September 2011 at 00:00