Sixth time's a charm

A work of many contradictions that extend from its nickname (Tragic) to its running order and beyond, there is no denying that Gustav Mahler's Sixth is thw work of a master. Whilst it presents a challenge to both the orchestra and the listener as it sweeps us away in rush of beauty, we're more than rewarded for breathtaking journey by the unforgettable hammer blows of the finale.

So join the New York Philharmonic, under the baton of Jaap van Zweden as they tackle this convention defying wonder, taking you through the hills of the alpine countryside and a delicate expression of love before conjuring a symphonic nightmare-scope that earns the piece that controversial nickname.