Mahler and Bruckner at Usher Hall

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra under the always brilliant baton of Sir Donald Runnicles performed a selection of songs from Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn sung by mezzo soprano Annika Schlicht and Baritone Thomas Lehman.

These were touching, sometimes delicate renditions of subtle quality. A wonderful first half.

After the interval, the orchestra absolutely filled the hall with the enormous 9^th Symphony of Anton Bruckner in honour of Sir Donald’s 70th birthday.

Along with Mahler & Beethoven, Bruckner is one of my favourite composers. This rendition enthralled me as always and left me buzzing. Marvellous.

https://www.eif.co.uk/events/bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra-sir-donald-runnicles

Full Programme

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Sir Donald Runnicles Conductor

Annika Schlicht Mezzo soprano
Thomas Lehman Baritone

Mahler Selection from Des Knaben Wunderhorn
Bruckner Symphony No 9

From Des Knaben Wunderhorn:
Der Schildwache Nachtlied (Thomas Lehman)
Das irdische Leben (Annika Schlicht)
Trost im Unglück (Thomas Lehman)
Rheinlegendchen (Annika Schlicht)
Lob des hohen Verstandes (Thomas Lehman)
Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen (Annika Schlicht)
Urlicht (Annika Schlicht)
Revelge (Thomas Lehman)