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Budapest Festival Orchestra Shines with Mahler's Epic Symphony

2/10/2026

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The Budapest Festival Orchestra, conducted by Iván Fischer, performed Mahler's Third Symphony at Carnegie Hall on February 10, 2026.
The Third Symphony is a demanding 110-minute work that requires a large orchestra, women's and boys' choruses, and an alto soloist.
Trombonist Balazs Szakszon delivered a remarkable solo.
Mezzo-soprano Gerhild Romberger contributed a poignant vocal line.
The Westminster Symphonic Choir and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City complemented the orchestra, demonstrating the ensemble's endurance and artistry.

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The Budapest Festival Orchestra, conducted by Iván Fischer, performed Mahler's Third Symphony at Carnegie Hall on February 10, 2026.
The Third Symphony is a demanding 110-minute work that requires a large orchestra, women's and boys' choruses, and an alto soloist.
Trombonist Balazs Szakszon delivered a remarkable solo.
Mezzo-soprano Gerhild Romberger contributed a poignant vocal line.
The Westminster Symphonic Choir and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City complemented the orchestra, demonstrating the ensemble's endurance and artistry.