Maestro Valery Gergiev leads the legendary Mariinsky Orchestra through an epic feat: performing the complete Mahler symphonies in just five days. This monumental, China-exclusive event features massive forces, including the Mariinsky Chorus and local Shanghai choirs.

In an unprecedented musical marathon, the Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra, one of Russia's oldest and most renowned orchestras, will undertake the monumental task of performing the complete cycle of Gustav Mahler's symphonies in just five days. Under the baton of the esteemed Maestro Valery Gergiev, this epic series promises over 700 minutes of profound music.

The orchestra will be joined by an immense assembly of vocal forces for this ambitious project, including soloists from the Mariinsky Theatre, the Mariinsky Chorus, the Shanghai Opera House Chorus, and outstanding local children's choirs from Shanghai. This exclusive Chinese stop offers a rare opportunity to traverse Mahler's entire spiritual universe in one concentrated event, a true test of artistic极限 that is not to be missed.

A Legendary Orchestra

The Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra boasts a history tracing back to the 18th century. Its excellence has been acknowledged by masters like Berlioz, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, and Rachmaninoff. Under Gergiev's leadership for over three decades, the orchestra has vastly expanded its repertoire and performed in the world's most prestigious concert halls.

Artistic Director & Conductor: Valery Gergiev

An internationally acclaimed maestro and a leading figure of the St. Petersburg conducting school, Valery Gergiev has served as the Artistic and General Director of the Mariinsky Theatre since 1996 and was appointed General Director of the Bolshoi Theatre in 2023. His tenure has elevated the Mariinsky Orchestra to world-class status, with a vast repertoire and prolific recording output. A recipient of numerous state awards, Gergiev is a dominant force in the global classical music scene.

Featured Performing Groups

The Mariinsky Chorus

A world-class choir integral to the Russian musical tradition, with a vast repertoire from opera to sacred music.

Shanghai Opera House Chorus

A top-tier Chinese professional chorus with extensive experience in both Western operatic classics and Chinese masterworks.

Shanghai Huangpu Youth Art Center Spring Children's Choir

A renowned youth choir known for its high artistic standards and unique style.

Shanghai Philharmonic Children's Choir

A celebrated children's choir with numerous international awards and a dedication to joyful, high-quality performance.

Presented by the 24th China Shanghai International Art节. Program and artists are subject to change.