RSPO Orchestra Academy

The American composer Amy Beach (1867–1944) was a trailblazer and the first woman in the United States to compose a symphony. Her Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor, written in 1907, is an emotionally charged and dramatic work with influences from Brahms.

We also hear Amfortas’ Dream for winds and piano, composed by Johan Ullén, who himself takes part as pianist. The music is inspired by the character Amfortas from Wagner’s Parsifal – an opera with deeply religious and philosophical themes.

Francis Poulenc was a member of the French group Les Six, and his Sextet for winds and piano is a true burst of joy. Here, elegance, humour, and captivating melodies come together. It showcases Poulenc’s typically neoclassical style, infused with unmistakable French charm.

Since 2016, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra has hosted an ”Orchestra Academy”. The international RSPO Orchestra Academy is a one-year, advanced academic programme for young musicians. Under the guidance of the section leaders from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and the Piteå School of Music, the musicians receive intensive training individually, in chamber music, and orchestral playing. They also showcase their talents through a series of public chamber music concerts – such as this one featuring this year’s academy musicians.

Last year’s success is back! Millesgården Museum, in collaboration with Konserthuset Stockholm, is once again hosting outdoor concerts at Millesgården. Experience music, art, and good food in perfect harmony.

The doors to the sculpture park open well before the concert, allowing visitors to experience the magical Millesgården in its early summer attire. Enjoy a glass of bubbly or some light refreshments at the summer café outside Anne’s House, then find a nice spot to settle down and enjoy the music.

At each event, an ensemble performs music carefully selected to suit both the location and the time when the Milles couple lived there.

Since January 2016, there is an 'orchestra academy' associated with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. The international RSPO Orchestra Academy offers advanced academic training for young musicians. They also introduce themselves through a series of public concerts – as seen here with this year's academy students.

In collaboration with Millesgården

Millesgården Museum, in collaboration with Konserthuset Stockholm, is once again hosting outdoor concerts at Millesgården. Experience music, art, and good food in perfect harmony.

The doors to the sculpture park open well before the concert, allowing visitors to experience the magical Millesgården in its early summer attire. Enjoy a glass of bubbly or some light refreshments at the summer café outside Anne’s House, then find a nice spot to settle down and enjoy the music.

At each event, an ensemble performs music carefully selected to suit both the location and the time when the Milles couple lived there. At this final concert, we hear an ensemble consisting of young Polish musicians from the NOSPR Orchestra Academy, which is affiliated with the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice. It is a higher specialized education for musicians, similar to the orchestra academy affiliated with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra at Konserthuset. The two orchestra academies have also collaborated on several occasions.

In collaboration with Millesgården

Since 2016, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra has hosted an ”Orchestra Academy”. The international RSPO Orchestra Academy is a one-year, advanced academic programme for young musicians. Under the guidance of the section leaders from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and the Piteå School of Music, the musicians receive intensive training individually, in chamber music, and orchestral playing.

They also showcase their talents through a series of public chamber music concerts – such as this one featuring this year’s academy musicians. This finale is more than just a traditional chamber concert – we hear Mahler’s Fourth Symphony in a version for a smaller ensemble, led by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra’s Chief Conductor, Ryan Bancroft!

Symphony No. 4 is both simple and sophisticated; it is like dewdrops on a flower, suddenly shimmering with thousands of colours as the sunlight touches them – as Mahler himself described the melodies of the first movement. The symphony has been called “heavenly blue.” The first three movements lead to a final movement with a soprano solo: Wir geniessen die himmlischen Freuden – We revel in the heavenly joys. It is open, bright, lyrical, yet also playful, with themes and sonorities from the earlier movements reappearing.

The soloist is the Swedish soprano Karin Mobacke, who in recent years has been gaining increasing attention on the country’s opera and concert stages. She made her debut with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in 2023 in a concert performance of Johann Gottlieb Naumann’s national opera Gustaf Wasa.

Millesgården Museum, in collaboration with the Stockholm Concert Hall, organises outdoor concerts at Millesgården. In this third and last concert in the series, we hear musicians from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Experience music, art, and good food in perfect harmony.

The doors to the sculpture park open well before the concert, allowing visitors to experience the magical Millesgården in its early summer attire. Enjoy a glass of bubbly or some light refreshments at the summer café outside Annes House, then find a nice spot to settle down and enjoy the music.

At each event, an ensemble performs music carefully selected to suit both the location and the time when the Milles couple lived there. This third concert in the series features musicians from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.

In collaboration with Millesgården