Pynarello

All ten of Gustav Mahler’s symphonies in a single hour? Performed by a chamber ensemble of accordion, clarinet, violin and cello? That is Pynarello’s Mahler in the Pocket. Together, Mahler’s symphonies last around fifteen hours. He wanted nothing less than to capture the whole world in his music: joy, sorrow, chaos and beauty – everything had to be there. His symphonies are monumental cathedrals of sound, often performed by orchestras of a hundred musicians or more. But Pynarello believes Mahler’s power remains intact in a much smaller setting. In fact, this intimate format makes the music more personal and transparent, allowing it to resonate even more deeply. Fewer instruments, but the same force and energy: raw yet lyrical, powerful yet fragile. In one hour, you are taken through highlights from all ten symphonies, with three stops along the way at the famous Adagietto – perhaps some of the most beautiful music ever written. Mahler in the Pocket brings the composer closer than ever before. With Pynarello, no hall or stage is too small for the grandeur of Mahler.