Bruckner 8

Bruckner 8

MPO Orchestral Concert

Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 7:30 PM

Conductor: Sergey Smbatyan
Orchestra: Malta Philharmonic Orchestra

Experience the monumental grandeur of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 in C minor, a towering masterpiece of late Romanticism. Vast in scale, spiritually profound, and emotionally transcendent, this symphony features soaring brass chorales, luminous harmonies, and a dramatic narrative exploring struggle, redemption, and divine mystery.

Under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra brings this sublime work to life — from its solemn opening to the triumphant finale — blending majestic grandeur with heartfelt intensity and powerful symphonic mastery.

Programme

Anton Bruckner
Symphony No. 8 in C minor, WAB 108

A deeply moving orchestral journey showcasing the emotional and spiritual depth of Bruckner’s late Romantic vision.

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