Name: Masterworks VI - IOWA CITY
Start: 2026-05-17T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-17T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Voxman Music Building

Get primed for Hammer Time! With over 100 musicians on stage and the infamous “Mahler Hammer”, our season finale is a gripping journey through triumph and despair. Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 weaves a tale of a hero facing an inevitable tragic fate with relentless courage. From its soaring melodies to the dramatic Hammer blows, this is Mahler at his most electrifying.
Masterworks VI is sponsored by Dr. David Lawrence
PROGRAM
MAHLER
Symphony No. 6
Insights
Insights is an engaging pre-concert chat led by Maestro Hankewich and features special guest artists, too. This lively and informative session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the music, composers, musicians, and stories that shape each performance. It’s a great way to deepen your concert experience—full of fascinating insights, surprising facts, and even a few laughs. Best of all, it’s free with your concert ticket. Seating fills quickly, so be sure to arrive early!
For Sunday concerts Insights is held at the Voxman Music Building in the Concert Hall at 1:00pm.