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Jen and Russ

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2012-2019


NSO Performs Mahler’s Ninth Symphony

We had tickets to a performance by the National Symphony, conducted by Sir Mark Elder, as part of the Sunday afternoon concert series. It was the only piece that was performed that afternoon (about 90 minutes) and it was spectacular.

Mahler was dealing with the tragic death of his daughter and his own fatal heart disease diagnosis. The emotions are very real and his farewell can be heard in the music.