In 1909, Rachmaninoff toiled "like a forced labourer" and wrote a legendary "Concerto for Elephants" that put pianists to a hard test. In Mahler's grandiose debut, ironic sound images shine - from children's to a Bohemian brass band. Tickets: € 150, € 120,00, € 90,00, € 60,00, € 35. Tel. +39 0473 496030 or www.meranofestival.com.