FEB 19–MAR 09, 2025
Inspired by the cult status of Gustav Mahler among Angeleno symphonic fans in the ’70s, Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic on an exploration of Mahler’s monumental music and his inner world.
Generously supported by the Frank Gehry Fund for Creativity.
Concerts
The LA Phil Moves to Mahler's Grooves
Gustavo Conducts Mahler's Journey
FEB 20–23, 2025
Dudamel leads Mahler’s Blumine, Symphony No. 10: Adagio, and musical poems from Des Knaben Wunderhorn.
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These performances are generously supported by the Lloyd E. Rigler–Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.
Dudamel Conducts Mahler's Seventh
FEB 27–MAR 1, 2025
Gustavo Dudamel conducts Mahler’s “symphony of everything.”
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Mahler’s Fifth with Dudamel
MAR 6–9, 2025
In Gustav’s Fifth Symphony and Alma’s Five Songs, Dudamel leads the LA Phil through the inner world and complex relationship of the Mahlers.
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Behind the Festival
In the 1970s, a society of LA-based Mahler lovers created bumper stickers that became countercultural symbols for the then-cult status of Gustav Mahler among symphonic fans. Five decades later, we're reviving the phrase and design to celebrate the composer's bold and brilliant legacy in LA and beyond.
Pictured here: Leonard Bernstein's score of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 with the Mahler Grooves bumper sticker. Provided by NY Phil Shelby White and Leon Levy Digital Archives.
Additional Events
Community programming, pre-concert events, and more
LA Phil Insight is generously supported by Linda and David Shaheen.
Mahler Grooves Listening Party
At Paramour Estate
FEB 19, 2025
Classic Mahler recordings played in a historic setting.
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Mahlerthon
MAR 2, 2025
12PM: PART ONE
5PM: PART TWO
Youth and university ensembles from across Los Angeles celebrate Gustav Mahler’s legacy with a marathon of his music.
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Enhance Your Experience
Upbeat Live: Learn more about your program at these pre-concert talks.
Drinks in the Garden (FEB 21, MAR 7): Unwind before the concert with a complimentary drink in our scenic rooftop oasis, weather permitting.
Mahler Merch You'll Love
Feel the groove–and wear it, too–with our exclusive festival-themed merchandise!
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Groove Along
Explore this collection of Mahler's monumental music and his inner world through recordings by the LA Phil under the batons of conductor giants like Gustavo Dudamel, Zubin Mehta, and Esa-Pekka Salonen.
ARTICLE
How Mahler Grooves
Gustavo Dudamel, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, and other Mahler superfans on why the composer continues to speak to our hearts and stir our souls.