Now streaming: CCM’s season-opening performance of Mahler’s ‘Resurrection Symphony'
Watch CCM’s orchestra and choirs join forces with alumni artists Amanda Woodbury and Kayleigh Decker
The UC College-Conservatory of Music opened its 2024-25 concert series in epic fashion on Saturday, Sept. 21, with a sold out performance of Gustav Mahler’s colossal Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection," in Corbett Auditorium. The entire performance is now available for on-demand streaming below, including opening remarks by new CCM Dean Pete Jutras.
This performance of Mahler's Resurrection Symphony features the combined forces of the CCM Philharmonia student orchestra, CCM Chamber Choir, CCM Chorale and UC Choruses, along with alumni guest artists Amanda Woodbury (soprano) and Kayleigh Decker (mezzo-soprano). CCM faculty member Mark Gibson conducts. View the orchestra and choir rosters, and learn more about the alumni guest artists.
Watch the Performance
Assembling 250 student musicians to play a work of such intensity and scale would be considered a daring feat, but the CCM Philharmonia and Choruses more than rose to the occasion.
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About Mahler's Symphony No. 2
The "Resurrection" symphony explores themes of life and death, tragedy and triumph. This epic work creates a symphonic universe for the audience: from the tragic opening march, through pastoral dances and gentle songs to a final tableau of trumpet calls, percussive thunderbolts and the hymn of resurrection.
"I hope and trust that audience members will experience a transformational event in this performance of Mahler 2," Gibson said in an interview before the Sept. 21 performance. "It should be overwhelming in scope and impact."
In a recap of the performance, Connor Annable of Classical Concert Reviews Cinci observed that CCM's rendition of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 "must be considered the finest ever given by a collegiate orchestra on this side of the Atlantic. Assembling 250 student musicians to play a work of such intensity and scale would be considered a daring feat, but the CCM Philharmonia and Choruses more than rose to the occasion."
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This CCM OnStage Archives video was produced by CCM Recording Productions, an in-house video production entity that plans a season of live streams, promotional videos, short documentaries and concert recordings showcasing CCM students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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Next On Stage at CCM
The CCM Philharmonia and CCM Wind Symphony collaboratively conclude their concert seasons with The Idea of America, a musical tribute to what and who we are as a nation, on April 25. This concert features narration by guest artist Col. Phil Tilly, and also features faculty artist Quinn Patrick Ankrum, mezzo soprano.
The CCM Chamber Choir also concludes its season with the off-campus concert Hold On, a celebration and exploration of the history of the Spiritual, on April 25.
The CCM Jazz Orchestra and CCM Jazz Lab Band then unite for Wild Horses: The Music of the Rolling Stones, featuring guest vocalist Quan Howell, on April 26.
In addition, we present a variety of free on-campus performances and public events.
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Featured image at top: CCM's combined orchestra, choirs and guest artists on stage in Corbett Auditorium. Photo taken from the video recording of CCM's performance on Sept. 21, 2024.
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