Programme

Sibelius' Fifth Symphony is his most performed and beloved. He already felt during its composition that he was creating something great. ”Have received a wonderful theme”, he noted in a diary entry. He had seen sixteen swans, which gave him the idea for the magnificent theme in the final movement. ”One of the great experiences of my life! My God, what beauty.” 

The orchestra is led by the Latvian conductor Aivis Greters, who has conducted the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra a couple of times in recent years. As a prelude to Sibelius after the interval, we hear the latest orchestral work by the Swedish composer Jacob Mühlrad. The world premiere of Resil was recently performed by the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, and here the work is presented for the first time in a version for a large symphony orchestra. Read more about Resil (opens in a new window)

The composer, pianist, and conductor Adolf Wiklund's two piano concertos are among the best Swedish works in their genre. The first concerto from 1906 is grandly romantic in the footsteps of Rachmaninov, spiced with a touch of Grieg and a pinch of his friend Stenhammar. Wiklund was also the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra's second conductor, from 1925 to 1938.

As the soloist in Wiklund's first piano concerto, we have the versatile pianist Magnus Svensson. He performs concerts both in Sweden and internationally. He has particularly immersed himself in the art lieder and is the artistic director for Konserthuset’s series of lied concerts. Since 2012, he has also been working at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music with re-publishing older Swedish music.

Three string musicians from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra are joined by pianist Terés Löf in Gabriel Fauré's youthfully fresh and outgoing first piano quartet. It is one of his most beloved major chamber music works, and the French Academy of Fine Arts also awarded the quartet with its prestigious Prix Chartier.

Fauré's music ranges from light salon music to musical romanticism on the brink of modernism. Fauré made a significant impact on the French music scene, serving as an organist at the Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris, conductor at the Madeleine Church, and for many years as a professor at the Paris Conservatoire. Among his students were Maurice Ravel and Nadia Boulanger.

Claudia Bonfiglioli is the section leader in the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra's second violin section, violist Catarina Skoog Aquilonius celebrates her 20th anniversary with the orchestra this year, and Marie Macleod is the principal cellist. Terés Löf is one of the country's most accomplished pianists . She has guested Konserthuset on several occasions and in 2016 performed the Swedish premiere of Amy Beach's Piano Concerto with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Menu: Pumpkin soup with coconut milk and roasted, salted seeds. The soup is served with sourdough bread, crispbread, butter, mineral water/light beer, coffee/tea, and a piece of chocolate. Wine and beer available for purchase for those who wish.

All soups are lactose- and gluten-free. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements when booking.

Konserthuset Stockholm at Hötorget is one of Sweden’s great architectural masterpieces. Created during a period of expansion in Stockholm, by the Swedish architect Ivar Tengbom, it opened in 1926. Konserthuset Stockholm was built for the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and has since the start been the dedicated venue for the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony as well as many other prestigious events.

• The guided tour is held in Swedish.
• Maximum 25 persons/tour.

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Subtitles
Subtitles in English and Swedish is activated by using the CC control in the video player.

The magic of Hep Stars and Svenne Hedlund is recreated at this fabulous, heartwarming show that has been celebrated with standing ovations. “It’s like experiencing Hep Stars all over again!”

Don’t miss this tribute to Svenne Hedlund, whose passing in December 2022 left behind a huge empty space. The songs we have chosen from his and Hep Stars’ musical trove are performed by Peter Jezewski, Dan Hylander, Py Bäckman and Tone Norum. Selections for the evening include Sunny Girl, Wedding, Lilla Sofie and Cadillac.

Svenne Hedlund was a huge idol. His breakthrough in the 1960s was in Hep Stars, which included member Benny Andersson, who composed many of the band’s hits. Later, the duo Svenne & Lotta became huge and toured Sweden’s outdoor venues. Now we celebrate and remember Svenne Hedlund. Join us for this nostalgic evening, as we fondly remember the past and celebrate this great idol.”

Konserthuset Stockholm at Hötorget is one of Sweden’s great architectural masterpieces. Created during a period of expansion in Stockholm, by the Swedish architect Ivar Tengbom, it opened in 1926. Konserthuset Stockholm was built for the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and has since the start been the dedicated venue for the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony as well as many other prestigious events.

• The guided tour is held in Swedish.
• Maximum 25 persons/tour.

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Subtitles
Subtitles in English and Swedish is activated by using the CC control in the video player.

Sibelius' Fifth Symphony is his most performed and beloved. He already felt during its composition that he was creating something great. ”Have received a wonderful theme”, he noted in a diary entry. He had seen sixteen swans, which gave him the idea for the magnificent theme in the final movement. ”One of the great experiences of my life! My God, what beauty.” 

The orchestra is led by the Latvian conductor Aivis Greters, who has conducted the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra a couple of times in recent years. As a prelude to Sibelius after the interval, we hear the latest orchestral work by the Swedish composer Jacob Mühlrad. The world premiere of Resil was recently performed by the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, and here the work is presented for the first time in a version for a large symphony orchestra. Read more about Resil (opens in a new window)

The composer, pianist, and conductor Adolf Wiklund's two piano concertos are among the best Swedish works in their genre. The first concerto from 1906 is grandly romantic in the footsteps of Rachmaninov, spiced with a touch of Grieg and a pinch of his friend Stenhammar. Wiklund was also the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra's second conductor, from 1925 to 1938.

As the soloist in Wiklund's first piano concerto, we have the versatile pianist Magnus Svensson. He performs concerts both in Sweden and internationally. He has particularly immersed himself in the art lieder and is the artistic director for Konserthuset’s series of lied concerts. Since 2012, he has also been working at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music with re-publishing older Swedish music.

With a captivating voice and the poetic power of his songs, Arsh Osman presents a warmly atmospheric concert. Since the release of his debut single, “Chonit Be Mn”, he has positioned himself as one of the brightest stars of the global music scene, with over a million followers on Instagram and well over 100 million listens on YouTube.

Arsh Osman combines melodically enchanting songs that have roots in Kurdish music with a contemporary singer-songwriter feel. He solidified his incredible popularity with the songs “Way La To”, “Dlm Pisa” and “1000 Nafrat”, and in 2023, he released his first full-length album, “November”.

Welcome to this concert featuring Arsh Osman – an evening filled with atmosphere, joy and a sense of community!

Stockholm’s most swinging large choir – with 500 singers – presents a gospel concert at Konserthuset Stockholm for the first time. This massive ensemble is led by Cedwin Sandanam, the choir director behind Tensta Gospel Choir. Experience the magnificent sensation of so many voices performing swinging gospel songs, both traditional and modern.

Also behind Sthlm Mass Choir is Sabina Valois, producer and assistant choir director; Sara Brannäs, assistant choir director; and Jonathan Waldenfrid, conductor. All three have leadership roles with Tensta Gospel Choir. The concept behind this choir was to create a space for beginners and experienced singers alike to participate in the feel, rhythm and swing that made Tensta Gospel Choir the most popular gospel choir in Sweden.

Founded in January 2023, Sthlm Mass Choir has already given acclaimed concerts at Berwaldhallen and Filadelfia Convention Center. The choir now comes to Konserthuset Stockholm to perform two concerts filled with swing, rhythm and emotion.

Stockholm’s most swinging large choir – with 500 singers – presents a gospel concert at Konserthuset Stockholm for the first time. This massive ensemble is led by Cedwin Sandanam, the choir director behind Tensta Gospel Choir. Experience the magnificent sensation of so many voices performing swinging gospel songs, both traditional and modern.

Also behind Sthlm Mass Choir is Sabina Valois, producer and assistant choir director; Sara Brannäs, assistant choir director; and Jonathan Waldenfrid, conductor. All three have leadership roles with Tensta Gospel Choir. The concept behind this choir was to create a space for beginners and experienced singers alike to participate in the feel, rhythm and swing that made Tensta Gospel Choir the most popular gospel choir in Sweden.

Founded in January 2023, Sthlm Mass Choir has already given acclaimed concerts at Berwaldhallen and Filadelfia Convention Center. The choir now comes to Konserthuset Stockholm to perform two concerts filled with swing, rhythm and emotion.

If you love the music of Glenn Miller, swinging Christmas classics, and a great show – then this is definitely the concert for you! The ensemble performs a fantastic selection of songs from Glenn Miller’s incredible repertoire, as well as a few arrangements of Christmas songs.

It has been 80 years since Glenn Miller disappeared in an airplane over the English Channel, but his music is still played around the world. Come and experience the 2024 Christmas Show with the Glenn Miller Orchestra – The Miller Sound Lives Forever!

Glenn Miller Orchestra Scandinavia formed in 2010 and performs with a license from Glenn Miller Productions, Inc., New York, U.S.A. The orchestra regularly tours Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland and is viewed internationally as the most prominent of the four orchestras in the world entitled to use Glenn Miller’s name and perform the original arrangements. Based in Stockholm, the orchestra is led by trombone player Jan Slottenäs and includes several younger musicians from among Sweden’s jazz elite.”