Gustav Mahler

The Basilica of Agios Achillios, located on an island on the northern edge of Greece in Mikri Prespa Lake, is set to transform into a musical fairyland, echoing the sounds of Gustav Mahler.

Renowned conductor Yorgos Ziavras and distinguished director Sophia Paschou present a unique musical performance at the scenic Basilica of Agios Achillios in northern Greece's Mikri Prespa lake. "Song on Earth" is a spatial performance based on Austro-Bohemian composer Gustav Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde" and is part of the Ministry of Culture's "All of Greece, One Culture" festival.

Kirill Petrenko thought back to the spring of 2020, when his first season as chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic was abruptly stopped by the coronavirus pandemic.

"We all were very destroyed because at a certain point we thought no one needs us anymore," he said. "Their life goes on.

Classical musicians in Vienna are preparing to return to live performances after long months without audiences which have severely tested their motivation and, for some, even thrown their careers into question.

They are dusting off their instruments after Austria's easing of coronavirus restrictions allowed cultural venues to open their doors again on May 19.

Considered one of the top living conductors, Christoph Eschenbach will direct the Athens State Orchestra in Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D Major, "Titan," at the Athens Concert Hall's Christos Lambrakis Hall on Wednesday, January 29. Acclaimed pianist Vassilis Varvaresos will also play Beethoven's Piano Concert No. 5 in E Flat Major, Op.

Stefanos Tsialis conducts the Athens State Orchestra accompanied by soprano Alexandra Steiner at the Athens Concert Hall on Friday, January 18, in a performance of Gustav Mahler's Resurrection Symphony, starting at 8.30 p.m. Tickets range from 10 to 25 euros.

The Goethe Institute in Sofia will steam live concerts of the Berlin Philharmonic, sources of the Institute said.

Out of hundreds of Goethe Institutes all over the planet, the one in Sofia is one of the very few, which is permitted to take part in this program.

The Athens Concert Hall, also known as Megaron, is hosting the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra led by Daniele Gatti on Wednesday, October 26. The Durch symphony orchestra will perform works by Richard Wagner, Gustav Mahler and Alban Berg.

The Athens State Orchestra performs Gustav Mahler's Symphony No 4 at the Athens Concert Hall on Friday, June 3. The ensemble is conducted by Michalis Economou. Also taking part in the concert is soprano Myrsini Margariti. Starts at 9 p.m. An introductory talk for ticket-holders takes place at 8.15 p.m. Admission ranges from 10 to 25 euros.