On November 22, the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Chief Conductor Gabriel Feltz, will perform the monumental Symphony No. 5 by Gustav Mahler. The Friday night concert starts at 8 PM at the Kolarac Concert Hall.

Starting with just one musician and growing to an ensemble of ninety-five on Kolarac stage, Maestro Gabriel Feltz and the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra will bring to life the conductor’s distinctive programming concept. Pianist Daniel Ciobanu, known for his distinctive musical expression and technical brilliance, has performed with prestigious orchestras worldwide. On Friday night, he will make his debut with the Belgrade Philharmonic, opening the evening with captivating works by Franz Liszt. Ciobanu’s entirely solo performance of Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz will be joined by the orchestra for the powerful orchestral rendition of Liszt’s Totentanz (Dance of Death), a dramatic and virtuosic piece that highlighting the pianist’s versatility.

The second half of the program features Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a 70-minute masterpiece that traces a powerful journey from its somber funeral march to a triumphant celebration of life and love. At the heart of this symphony is the legendary love between Gustav Mahler and the enigmatic Alma. The symphony with its most famous movement Adagietto, a profoundly personal musical love letter to his muse and wife, was composed during one of the happiest periods of his life. This deeply personal work reflects Mahler’s artistic and personal fulfilment during that time.

The Fifth Symphony has left an indelible mark on music history. The Adagietto became globally recognized after its moving performance by Leonard Bernstein at Robert Kennedy’s funeral. It also gained widespread recognition as part of Luchino Visconti’s 1971 film Death in Venice.

The Belgrade Philharmonic audience’s love for Mahler and his the Adagietto is evident from the high demand for tickets and the concert is already a sold-out event. A limited number of standing-room tickets will however be available on the evening of the performance, starting at 7 PM at the Kolarac box office.