In Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3, the Posthorn is meant to sound from far away.

On stage, Francesco Lecce-Chong shaped every phrase and led the orchestra through one of Mahler’s most magical moments.

Behind the scenes, Omar made the illusion possible — carefully timing the opening and closing of the doors so the sound could drift in from the lobby. 🎺

A little distance.

A lot of teamwork.

If Mahler was an Olympic endurance sport, we’d need a podium big enough for everyone on stage.🥇

Pre-concert talk by Francesco Lecce-Chong for Mahler’s Third.

@leccechong + @mezzogabrielle + @music.ssu + SRS + the teamwork of our production, artistic, and admin team has you brought this amazing rehearsal moment. Enjoy.

Mezzo @mezzogabrielle is still waiting for her Mahler 3 entrance. (It’ll be worth it.)

This is how we say “I love you” at the symphony ❤️🎻
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Mahler, but make it massive.

How does he do it all? Paul Watkins on how he performs a cello concerto and leads an orchestra at the same time. See him one last time tonight at Weill Hall at 7:30 pm.

Pre concert talk with President and CEO, Andrew Bradford and conductor and Paul Watkins.

Guest conductor and cellist Paul Watkins talks Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony and reveals a little secret…🎹