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Mahler's First Symphony

The 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales and Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft perform Mahler, and are joined by Johan Dalene in Brahms' Violin Concerto.

The 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales and Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft perform a programme of music inspired by nature in the music of Mahler and Brahms.

The concert opens with the gloriously lyrical violin concerto by Brahms, inspired by the Italian sun and the dances he played with his Hungarian violinist friend in his youth. The acclaimed young Swedish violinist Johan Dalene is the soloist in this epic work. A recent 麻豆社 Radio 3 New Generation Artist, Johan is known for his stunningly rich tone and deeply personal musicianship; a compelling performance not to be missed. After the interval we'll hear Mahler's youthful First Symphony, inspired by the beauty and folklore of the Alps and Austrian forests.

Presented by Verity Sharp at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, and recorded on 17th January 2026.

Brahms: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Op. 77
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 'Titan'.

Johan Dalene (violin)
麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales
Ryan Bancroft (conductor)

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Music Played

  • Johannes Brahms

    Violin concerto in D major, Op 77

    Performer: Johan Dalene. Orchestra: 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Ryan Bancroft.

  • Eug猫ne Ysa每e

    Sonata No 5 in G major, Op 27 (2nd Mvt, 'Danse Rustique')

    Performer: Johan Dalene.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Quartet movement in A minor

    Ensemble: Skride Quartet.
    • Piano Quartets: Mozart, Mahler & Branhms.
    • Orfeo.
    • 4.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No 1 in D major

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Ryan Bancroft.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Notturno no.5 in C major, H.2.29

    Ensemble: Mozzafiato. Ensemble: L鈥橝rchibudelli.
    • Sony.

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  • Monday 19:30
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