Schumann & Mahler’s Fifth
Saturday, May 16, 2026 / 6 p.m.
Roberto Minczuk Music Director
Karen Gomyo violin
Schumann Violin Concerto
Mahler Symphony No. 5
The NMPhil closes its monumental 15th Anniversary Season with an evening of profound emotional depth and musical brilliance, acclaimed violinist Karen Gomyo returns to perform Schumann’s rarely heard Violin Concerto, a deeply personal work rediscovered in the 20th century and celebrated for its lyrical beauty and introspective character. The program culminates in Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a monumental journey from darkness to light. From its iconic funeral march to the transcendent Adagietto, the symphony unfolds as a sweeping and deeply moving orchestral experience. Music Director Roberto Minczuk conducts.
Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Drive, NE / Albuquerque, 87106
5 p.m. Pre-concert Talk
Made possible by: Menicucci Insurance Company
Hosted by KHFM’s: Alexis Corbin
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The upcoming Popejoy Classics Season is filled with thrilling music, world-class soloists, and unforgettable performances. Mahler Cycle with Symphony No. 4 will be opening the season and Symphony No. 5 closing it. Acclaimed pianist Roman Rabinovich will make his much-anticipated debut with the NMPhil. The phenomenal Karen Gomyo returns to perform Schumann’s Violin Concerto. We welcome back guest conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, and debut Alejandro Guillén Gómez on our podium in February. Beloved works fill the season, including Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Debussy’s La Mer, Ravel’s La Valse, and a spectacular evening titled The Three Sopranos, featuring cherished arias from the operatic repertoire.
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