Mahler's Symphonic Poem in two parts

November 20, 1889 is a special date in the history of the Hungarian Musical Life. On this day at the Pest Vigadó an event took place whose importance reached beyond the borders of Hungary and opened a new chapter in the universal history of music. The Budapest Philharmonic Society played at the first time the first major symphonic work in two parts, written by the chief musical director of the Hungarian Royal Opera at the time, the Symphonic Poem in two parts.The concert was conducted by the composer himself: Gustav Mahler. The Symphonic Poem in two parts was an extraordinary artistic achievement even in its original form and its reconstruction certainly deserves the attention of music lovers all over the world in general, and in Hungary in particular.