‘The symphony should be like the world,’ declared Gustav Mahler, ‘it should embrace everything!’ His mighty Seventh Symphony does exactly that: a wild, wonderful journey through Alpine storms, moonlit serenades, dark fairy tales and pure, roof-raising joy. With Oliver Knussen’s sonic fireworks to begin and the incredible Francesco Piemontesi in Ravel’s sparkling Concerto, join Scotland’s National Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård for this spectacular opening of the new Concert Season.

Gain insight into the music with our musicians at the pre-concert talk at 6.45pm in the Upper Circle Bar in Edinburgh and the Clyde Foyer in Glasgow. Free to ticket holders.

Get a taste of the concert by listening to Mahler’s Seventh Symphony arranged for Chamber Orchestra: