| On 14 March Alpha Classics releases Paavo Järvi and the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich’s new recording of Mahler Symphony No. 5, marking the start of a project that has been years in the making. Long admired for his powerfully intimate interpretation of Mahler’s symphonies, Paavo Järvi waited for the right moment to record the complete cycle – both in his own musical journey as well as in his collaboration with the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich. Since 2019, their recordings for Alpha Classics have been awarded and praised for both their clarity and emotional depth. Now, with this symphony, recorded live in concert, they take the first step in exploring Mahler’s world on a very personal level.  Alpha Classics Mahler Symphony No. 5 Digital release: 7 March CD & Vinyl release: 14 March “For me, Mahler summarises the entire history of music that came before him,” says Paavo Järvi “After a performance of Mahler’s music, I always have the feeling that there could be another step forward, that another level could be explored – this feeling has been with me for 15 years. And now, with the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, I have musicians by my side who can really take that step. They understand this kind of depth and virtuosity and have the agogic understanding to come close to Mahler’s inner world.”Paavo Järvi and the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich launched the Mahler cycle in February 2024 with performances of Symphony 5, recorded live at the Tonhalle Zürich. The release this Spring coincides with a European tour taking them to the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie (15 & 16 March), Paris Philharmonie (18 March), Frankfurt Alte Oper (19 March), Köln Philharmonie (21 March) and Essen Philharmonie (22 March).The Mahler cycle continues this Autumn with the Alpha Classics release of Symphony No.1 on 31 October, 3 performances of Symphony No. 2 recorded live at the Tonhalle Zürich (12 – 14 November) and a tour to Vienna, Baden Baden, Köln and Paris (28 November – 2 December) featuring performances of both Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2.  © Alberto Venzago Listen to Paavo Järvi talk about the Mahler cycle on the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich Podcast. UPCOMING CONCERTS and TOUR DATES Paavo Järvi and the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich5 & 6 March – Zürich Tonhalle György Ligeti: Concert Românesc Johannes Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 Rheinische Soloists: Christian and Tanja Tetzlaff 12 & 13 March – Zürich Tonhalle Arvo Pärt: Für Lennart in memoriam Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 Emperor Witold Lutoslawski: Concerto for Orchestra Soloist: Vikingur Ólaffson 15 March – Hamburg Elbphilharmonie Arvo Pärt: Für Lennart in memoriam Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 Rheinische Soloist: Vikingur Ólaffson16 March – Hamburg Elbphilharmonie György Ligeti: Concert Românesc John Adams: Piano Concerto After the Fall Witold Lutoslawski: Concerto for Orchestra Soloist: Vikingur Ólaffson18 March – Paris Philharmonie György Ligeti: Concert Românesc John Adams: Piano Concerto After the Fall Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 Rheinische Soloist: Vikingur Ólaffson19 March – Frankfurt Alte Oper Arvo Pärt: Für Lennart in memoriam Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 Rheinische Soloist: Vikingur Ólaffson 21 March – Köln Philharmonie Arvo Pärt: Für Lennart in memoriam Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 Rheinische Soloist: Vikingur Ólaffson 22 March – Essen Philharmonie György Ligeti: Concert Românesc Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 Rheinische Soloist: Vikingur Ólaffson View the complete calendar of Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich concerts conducted by Paavo Järvi. |
