Mahler Symphony No. 3 – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - North West End UK

Mahler Symphony No. 3 – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - North West End UK

While I’m familiar with Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 from recordings, this was my first time hearing the concert played live, so I was curious as to what the difference would be. Put simply, the difference was astonishing. The symphony is frequently described as ‘epic’, and the sheer size of the orchestra on the stage at the Philharmonic Hall was an indication of what was in store with an air of excited anticipation in the hall. Lasting approximately…