Our First Mahler Symphony
Get a look inside the rehearsal and preparation process for the Mahler music marathon featuring young musicians from across Los Angeles.
From February 19 to March 9, 2025, Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic honored the bold and brilliant legacy of composer Gustav Mahler in an exciting music-filled celebration called the Mahler Grooves Festival.
As part of the festival, youth and university-level ensembles from across the city—including musicians from the LA Phil’s YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) program—joined in the celebration for the Mahlerthon, a two-part, daylong concert of purely Mahler music.
Like any marathon, training for a Mahlerthon takes practice, discipline, and a passion for both the process and the end-goal. Hear directly from the students and leaders on what it takes to train for a Mahlerthon.
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