Summer Concert with Wagner
The young Swedish soprano Jessica Elevant sings Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder.
Helena Munktell’s romantic Suite for large orchestra is a piece that the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra has never before performed in its entirety. The music was composed in 1895, and like the now often performed Bränningar, this suite was premiered in Monte Carlo in the late 19th century.
Next, we hear the young Swedish soprano Jessica Elevant tackle Wagner's Wesendonck Songs – music filled with burning longing and celestial beauty. Jessica Elevant has recently gained attention for her participation in Daniel Nelson's opera Pride and Prejudice at the Norrlandsoperan. This marks her debut with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.
Another debutant is Sergej Bolkhovets – as a conductor, that is. He has previously been a violin soloist with the orchestra. He leads the orchestra in Shostakovich's first symphony. Already in this symphony, Shostakovich demonstrates his phenomenal ability to handle the orchestra. It's personal music with humorous twists and great finesse. A remarkable symphonic debut by a 19-year-old composer.
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The music
Approximate times -
Helena Munktell Suite symphonique20 min
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Richard Wagner Wesendonck Lieder arr Felix Mottl/Richard Wagner21 min
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Intermission25 min
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Dmitrij Sjostakovitj Symphony No. 132 min
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Participants
- Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sergej Bolkhovets conductor
- Jessica Elevant soprano
- Susanne Rydén host