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Chamber concert: Strings Horn Piano

Chamber concerts are very popular with our orchestra musicians, allowing them to showcase new flavours and put individual instruments in the spotlight. Now, there is a wonderful rendezvous with the horn – about which the »Ideen zu einer Ästhetik der Tonkunst« (»Ideas on the Aesthetics of Music«) as early as 1784 stated that it was »humanly conceived as a sensitive soul for almost all societies«. Many composers were inspired by the instrument with its snail shape and distinctive sound to create music – including Mozart, whose horn pieces were all written for the virtuoso Joseph Leutgeb. He first played in the Salzburg court orchestra, but soon moved back to his hometown of Vienna. Due to his somewhat simple-minded character, however, he was often the target of Mozart’s witty remarks, who sometimes notated the pieces he wrote for him in different colours or added mocking remarks to the score. One result of this humorous friendship was the horn quintet from 1782, a work with lots of inventive humour and thematic imagination. The second composition was written by Brahms, who once disparaged the horn as a »brass viola« – yet he probably only meant this tongue-in-cheek, as it was his favourite instrument, especially in his youth. This may be why he wrote the poignant horn trio in 1865 as a mourning piece, shortly after his mother's death. It is characterised by a romantic sense of nature and hunting scenes, but also by mournful lamentations. His close friend Clara Schumann raved about the »extremely interesting work« with its opening movement, which is »very rich in engaging melodies«, its »beautiful« Adagio and its finale, which »is full of life«.

Philharmonic Day – Concert with strings

A perfect opportunity to meet musicians of the string section. These members of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra play and tell us about the instruments.Strollers and prams cannot be brought into Konserthuset Stockholm and are best left at home. A designated stroller tent is set up outside the entrance, where prams can be left, subject to space availability.

Martynas Levickis / Festival Strings Lucerne / Bomsori

Be it forest sounds or folk songs, Bach or the Beatles: Martynas Levickis has a command of many languages on the accordion. And he has given ample proof in his young career that his »squeeze box« is good for much more than beer-tent music. Awarded several prizes, fêted by the press and wooed by concert halls and festivals alike, the Lithuanian has successfully established his instrument on the classical music stage. In Hamburg Levickis appears in a duo with the violinist Bomsori, internationally praised for her sophisticated and many-faceted playing. These two talented musicians delight the audience with a varied programme ranging from Tartini to Piazzolla.

Bomsori Daniel Dodds Festival Strings Lucerne

Bomsori, a dynamic and exciting violinist, is a star in her native South Korea. Known for her virtuosity, warm tone, and captivating stage presence, she has won numerous prestigious competitions. With the Festival Strings Lucerne, she'll perform a diverse program from Schumann to Dvořák, treating her instrument as a voice to connect with the audience. Experience the brilliance and depth of this exceptional ensemble.

Chamber concert: strings flute baroque lute

An exciting journey of discovering the wide-ranging world of the Baroque era: the programme features a hand-picked selection of chamber music from the 17th and 18th centuries, some of which are rarely heard works filled with virtuosity, colours and melodic expression. And there is a marvellous foray into some of the European courts of this era. The influence of the Dresden court lutenist Sylvius Leopold Weiss, for example, reached far beyond Saxony: Wilhelmine, the music-loving Margravine of Bayreuth, also arranged for his harmonious compositions to be performed in her palace. When Telemann presented his series of quartets at the royal court in Versailles, the musical world there was at his feet – as the elegant and engaging dance movements were his fervent homage to the most elegant court in Europe at the time. It was said of Karl Kohaut that he was a »must-hear« when visiting Vienna. He was regarded as a gifted player of the lute in Haydn’s circle, but also composed himself – often with a preference for folk idioms. Michel Lambert was not only famous as a singer in the Parisian salons in the age of Louis XIV, but was also widely popular for his marvellous melodies, which were published widely as instrumental works. At the end of the Baroque picture book, we hear wonderful variations on the »Follia« tune, a stirring dance in triple metre that was a popular hit in Europe at that time: it was performed constantly in the streets, whether sung, whistled or stomped. Vivaldi’s magnificent version is a true showdown between the instruments.

MINI – The Fairy Tale Seed with strings

Get close to the musicians in the Grünewald Hall – and discover the orchestra's brass instruments in a classical concert with listening games, together with a music teacher. After this approx. 30-minute concert, there is a chance to try out different instruments in the foyer.For children 3–5 years old. Sagofröet – The Fairy Tale Seed – is a musical adventure where Yria's world meets classical string instruments. After the concert, which lasts about 30 minutes, there is an opportunity to try out instruments in the foyer.Yria consists of musicians and educators who have toured the country with performances aimed at young children. Yria has also released several albums, and on the YouTube channel Yria's World, there are plenty of videos.***The possibility of bringing a pram into Konserthuset is very limited, so please consider leaving the pram at home.

MINI – The Fairy Tale Seed with strings

Get close to the musicians in the Grünewald Hall – and discover the orchestra's brass instruments in a classical concert with listening games, together with a music teacher. After this approx. 30-minute concert, there is a chance to try out different instruments in the foyer.For children 3–5 years old. Sagofröet – The Fairy Tale Seed – is a musical adventure where Yria's world meets classical string instruments. After the concert, which lasts about 30 minutes, there is an opportunity to try out instruments in the foyer.Yria consists of musicians and educators who have toured the country with performances aimed at young children. Yria has also released several albums, and on the YouTube channel Yria's World, there are plenty of videos.***The possibility of bringing a pram into Konserthuset is very limited, so please consider leaving the pram at home.

SANSARA Choir with United Strings of Europe

SANSARA and United Strings of Europe join forces to explore the themes of sanctuary and solidarity in a programme built around Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands.

Free Lunchtime Concert: Young Strings and Brass Netherlands

For many years now, Lunchtime Concerts have been held in the Main Hall and the Recital Hall. The concerts range from public rehearsals by the Concertgebouworkest, to chamber music performances by young up-and-coming artists.For Lunchtime Concerts you will require a free ticket, which you can buy online. Doors to the concert hall open about 30 minutes before the Lunchtime Concert starts.We offer a broad range of music: the majority of concerts include classical music, but you can sometimes hear more modern repertoire. The concert programme is announced one week in advance on our website. The concerts last thirty minutes and are free of charge. Visitors are advised that these concerts are suitable for children from six years old.