Oslo Philharmonic: Sibelius & Mahler
Sibelius’s brooding Seventh Symphony is paired with Mahler’s sublime Fourth Symphony, for which they are joined by Swedish soprano Johanna Wallroth.
The Oslo Philharmonic and its Chief Conductor Klaus Mäkelä perform two captivating works. The concert opens with the Epilogue from the oratorio Earth’s Song by Norwegian composer Rolf Gupta – a work that won the Critics Prize in 2020.
Gupta describes his piece Earth’s Song as ‘a reflection of the wonder, longing and joy of creation’. The atmospheric Epilogue is a spacious, spine-tingling orchestral movement that evokes the vastness of the cosmos itself.
Gustav Mahler and Jean Sibelius met and discussed their different visions of what a symphony should be, and their contrasting approaches are encapsulated here. Sibelius’s hypnotic Seventh Symphony is a concise yet profound statement in one continuous movement, while Mahler’s Fourth Symphony ends with a radiant vision of heaven.
With support from
You may also like...
Oslo Philharmonic
Klaus Mäkelä Conductor
Johanna Wallroth Soprano
Rolf Gupta Epilogue from Earth’s Song
Sibelius Symphony No 7
Mahler Symphony No 4
Booking guidance
Ticket prices are inclusive of fees. In line with our commitment to environmental sustainability, we would encourage you to opt for electronic tickets, however, if you choose to receive your tickets by post, a £2 charge will be applied.
Ticket prices and concessions
Ticket prices may vary from previously published prices.
Low income benefit recipients, students, under 26s, arts workers, D/deaf and disabled people are entitled to a 30% concession discount. Under 18s get 50% off tickets. All concessions are subject to availability. Proof of eligibility may be requested at venues.
Your safety
The Festival will follow Scottish Government and City of Edinburgh Council health and safety recommendations at all times to ensure the safety of our audiences, artists and team. Please continue to check our Visit Us page for the latest COVID-19 safety measures at the International Festival.
Ticket exchanges & refunds
No refunds will be given except in the event of cancellation of a performance. Tickets may be exchanged up to 48 hours before a performance to another performance of the same show, subject to availability. A £1.50 fee per ticket exchanged will be charged. Ticket prices may vary from previously purchased prices.
We have partnered with Secure My Booking to offer optional ticket protection for all Edinburgh International Festival events. Our ticket protection allows you to recoup 100% of the paid ticket price (including any fees) if you are unable to attend your event for any number of covered reasons, including illness, travel delays, adverse weather conditions and more. For more information, please visit securemybooking.com.