Main Series | Mahler 1

Susanna Mälkki conducts at Alte Oper in Frankfurt on 22 October 2026 (Thursday). The programme pairs Mahler's First Symphony with Kaija Saariaho's trumpet concerto HUSH, featuring soloist Verneri Pohjola. This is one of two German dates on the conductor's tour. Mahler marks a shift in her repertoire - while known for her commitment to contemporary music, Mälkki increasingly turns to the classics. The First Symphony sits at the intersection of late-Romantic sweep and experimentation, a natural fit for an artist who bridges musical eras.