Nordic beauty

Date & Time

Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 15:00

Venue

Konserthuset Stockholm, The Main Hall (Stockholm)

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... Read full text

Keywords: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Concert

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Musicians

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Aivis Greters	Conductor
Magnus Svensson	Piano

Program

Piano Concerto No. 1	Adolf Wiklund
Resil I (World Premiere of Large Version)	Jacob Mühlrad
Symphony No. 5	Jean Sibelius

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