Mahler’s Fifth Symphony

The Cleveland Orchestra presents an evening pairing two symphonic masterworks. You'll hear Haydn's Symphony No. 80, a polished Classical-era piece that laid important groundwork for later composers. Guest conductor Peter Popelka then leads the orchestra through Mahler's Fifth Symphony, an expansive work that blends funeral marches, hunting horns, and lyrical passages before building to a powerful conclusion. This concert runs about two hours across multiple performance dates at Severance Music Center. Tickets are available through the orchestra's box office and range from free to $25, making it an accessible way to experience live classical music. Families interested in introducing children to orchestral performances may find this program rewarding, especially if they enjoy instrumental music or are curious about how composers structure large-scale works.