Mahler's Symphony No. 6

No warm‑ups, no safety nets. Mahler’s Sixth Symphony hits hard: from its relentless opening march, to its fragile and haunted slow movement, to the hammer-blows of fate at its close. Jader Bignamini leads the DSO through the storm, pushing players to their expressive limits. This is Mahler without filters. Visceral, searching, unforgettable. Join us for a pre-concert talk 1 hour before most performances (read more below). Enjoy this concert online at any of the following locations on Saturday, December 5 at 8:00pm ET: Live from Orchestra Hall: livefromorchestrahall.vhx.tv/live-broadcasts YouTube Live: youtube.com/@detroitsymphony/streams Facebook Live: facebook.com/detroitsymphony Pre-concert Talk Join us one hour prior to most classical performances for a 30-minute pre-concert talk. Pre-concert talks are an opportunity for conductors, musicians, and other experts to share more about the music and enhance your connection to the evening's program. You will get a glimpse into the composer's inspiration, the story behind a work, what to look for in a soloist's performance, and more! With a deeper understanding of the music, your symphony experience will be more engaging and even more memorable. Please note, our pre-concert talks are scheduled for every PVS Classical Series performance, except Friday morning Coffee Concerts. Insider tip: Seating for pre-concert talks is general admission in Orchestra Hall. Try out a different seat or section from your ticket for a new perspective.