Earlier this spring, Chicago audiences were treated to hometown preview performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 and Symphony No. 7 by the CSO and Jaap van Zweden, in preparation for the 2025 Mahler Festival in Amsterdam and a subsequent European Tour. Enjoy an excerpt from the epic final movement of the Seventh — recorded live in Orchestra Hall on April 19, 2025 — as we wish them safe travels! Explore more at cso.org/tour | Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Mahler – Symphony No. 6 (Mvt. 2), led by Jukka-Pekka Saraste and performed by the New World Symphony in 2023. The Scherzo brings biting irony and heavy-footed power, its pounding rhythms and sharp accents turning the music into a grim dance. A lighter trio section offers brief relief, yet the return of the scherzo restores the movement’s darker undertones. 🥁 Watch the full performance on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/47SAeHD ____ Mahler – Sinfonía n.º 6 (2.º movimiento), dirigida por Jukka-Pekka

18K views · 497 reactions | Bob Lauver and Zach Smith answered Mark Houghton’s horn call! Our intrepid horn section ventured into the Pennsylvania wilderness for a socially-distanced performance of Friedrich Deisenroth’s Hinter der Meute St. Hubertus. Hear more music inspired by nature during the Friday Night Finale of Beethoven Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” → https://bit.ly/2QQPAnz | Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

12K views · 696 reactions | A stunning performance of Sibelius Symphony No.2 brings our first night back in front of a live audience to a close. Here's to the next 6 weeks of live music at the #BBCProms | BBC Proms | Facebook