Mahler Chamber Orchestra
“I firmly believe every program should have its own life and be a representation of how I feel at the moment.”
—Yuja Wang for The New York Times
Mahler Chamber Orchestra (MCO) returns to Memorial Hall for an evening of the music of Prokofiev and Hindemith, and their fourth performance on the Carolina Performing Arts series. This time, the orchestra is led by singular GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Yuja Wang, who directs from her instrument. Wang is not only one of the world’s leading virtuosos, but also an artist with a true gift for “drawing you into the world of each composer” (Financial Times).
Event Details
- Runtime: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including intermission
- Intermission: 20 minutes
- Additional information: visit our FAQ page
- Late seating policy: limited late seating available
Program
| Sergei Prokofiev | Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, “Classical” |
| Paul Hindemith | The Four Temperaments Yuja Wang, piano |
| Intermission | |
| Sergei Prokofiev | Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16 Yuja Wang, piano |
Ticket & Discount Information
Tickets available starting at $49. Student tickets always $11. Eligible for CLE Credit.
Discount Information
We offer several discounts for CPA series performances only. Partner and rental events are not eligible.
Important Notes:
- Discounts must be applied at the time of purchase and cannot be added retroactively.
- Only one discount can be used per order.
- We reserve the right to cancel tickets that do not follow these guidelines
Available Discounts:
Military & First Responders
- Discount: 15% off
- Limit: 4 tickets per person, per performance
- How to redeem: Use promo code SERVICE2526 online or call our box office
Seniors (65+)
- Discount: 15% off
- Limit: 4 tickets per person, per performance
- ID Required: Yes
- How to redeem: Use promo code SENIOR2526 online or call our box office
UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty & Staff
- Discount: 25% off
- Limit: 4 tickets per person, per performance
- ID Required at Entry: Yes (UNC One Card)
- How to redeem:
- Current faculty/staff: Use promo code UNCFS2526
- Retired faculty/staff: Use promo code UNCRET2526
UNC Health Staff
- Discount: 25% off
- Limit: 4 tickets per person, per performance
- ID Required at Entry: Yes (UNC Health ID)
- How to redeem: Use promo code UNCFS2526 online or call our box office
UNC-Chapel Hill Students
- Discount: $11 tickets (Zones 3, 4, and 5)
- Limit: 2 tickets per student, per performance
- ID Required at Entry: Yes (UNC Student ID)
- How to redeem: Use promo code UNCST2526 online and select price type “UNC Student,” or call our box office
Non-UNC Students (K-College, Statewide)
- Discount: $11 tickets (Zones 3, 4, and 5)
- Limit: 2 tickets per student, per performance
- ID Required at Entry: Yes (UNC Student ID)
- How to redeem: Use promo code UNCST2526 online and select price type “UNC Student,” or call our box office
Carolina Alumni Members
- Discount: 15% off
- Limit: 4 tickets per order
- How to redeem: Use promo code GAA2526 online or call our box office
Watch our video on applying discount codes when checking out!
Visit our FAQ page for more details.
Why We’re Presenting This
Mahler Chamber Orchestra has performed on our stage numerous times since 2019, and we remain inspired and compelled by their distinct sound and uniquely democratic structure. Wang has performed alongside many of the world’s most revered conductors, musicians, and ensembles. Celebrated for her breathtaking virtuosity, she is equally known for the spontaneity and vitality she brings to every performance. We look forward to experiencing her collaboration with our friends in the Mahler Chamber Orchestra as they return to Chapel Hill with this new artistic partner.
About Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Since its foundation in 1997, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra (MCO) has established itself as one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras. Working as a “global collective,” the MCO is led by its members in collaboration with its Berlin-based management office. The musicians, who come from around 25 different countries, unite for each tour or project. The chamber music dialogue and unanimous act of listening shape the Orchestra’s sound; it’s a philosophy inspired by the Orchestra’s founding mentor Claudio Abbado that the MCO calls The Sound of Listening.
For more information, please visit mahlerchamber.com.
Go further
Step into the imaginative world of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Yuja Wang, piano and director. Discover the artistry, intention, and collaboration that shapes their music—and experience how it all comes to life on stage.
Learn:
Yuja Wang – Mahler Chamber Orchestra: Explore more about Yuja Wang’s journey in joining the Mahler Chamber Orchestra as an artistic partner.
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