Porgy and Bess in Concert

Opening Concert in Bamberg

»Adorn yourself, O beloved soul, forsake this dark den of sin, enter into the bright light, and begin to gleam gloriously!« Thus goes a favorite hymn for the Lord’s Supper centuries ago, from which Bach created a wonderfully tranquil organ work – about which Mendelssohn commented, »If life had taken everything from me, this piece would bring me comfort again.« After this, our opening concert is all about the city of Brno, the home of our Principal Conductor. Also Petr Fiala, founder of the famous Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno and composer himself, was born here in 1943. It was his heart’s desire for Jakub Hrůša to conduct his »Stabat Mater« one day: A colourful setting of the medieval poem, focusing on the mother of Jesus in her mourning for her crucified son. We will also perform Janáček's highly original »Glagolitic Mass«, premiered in Brno in 1927: when the composer, aged 72, wrote the piece shortly before his death, he deliberately wanted to distinguish himself from Western practices and therefore spoke of a »joyful mass« – inspired by the nature spectacle of a thunderstorm and spreading an utterly secular atmosphere. And while the traditional ordinarium from Kyrie to Agnus Dei is adhered to here, the text is not in Latin but in the old Church Slavonic from the 9th century – for Janáček loved to occupy himself with different types of human tonality, which he described as his »little windows to the soul«. Musically, the agitated events are sometimes contrasted with tender passages – and just before the finale there is a brilliant organ solo, which brings this unique mass to an end like a joyful celebration.

Concert in the Musikverein

Amsterdam in Concert - 'Geef mij maar Amsterdam' and other classics

Amsterdam in Concert - 'Geef mij maar Amsterdam' and other classics

Concert in the Wiener Konzerthaus

Twelfth Night Concert and Dance

In the entertaining Epiphany Concert, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is led by the British conductor John Wilson. He is an authority on film music and has reconstructed and arranged many classic soundtracks for concert settings. Since 1994, Wilson leads his own hand-picked orchestra, specializing in film and musicals, and performs annually at The Proms summer festival.The Twelfth Night Concert 2023 was a resounding success when British conductor John Wilson led the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in a program blending seductive film music with the best from the world of musicals. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that we welcome him back in a programme featuring irresistible musical hits by the very best in the genre – Bernstein, Sondheim, Gershwin, and Rodgers & Hammerstein, among others.On vocals: the British actor and musical star Julian Ovenden. He has appeared in television series in both England and the USA and participated in numerous famous musical productions on Broadway in New York and in the West End in London. He has also performed on several occasions at Proms concerts alongside the BBC Symphony Orchestra.The concert will be recorded by SVT and broadcast later the same day, Sunday 5 January 2025, with a repeat on Saturday 11 January 2025.***As traditional as the concert itself is the dance afterwards in the Grünewald Hall. This time with Laszlo Royale – the band, led by singer Malena Laszlo, that has provided entertainment at countless Nobel banquets!***Puff pastry roll with mushrooms and shaved pecorinoBouchée with crayfish Skagen, vendace roe, and dillCold poached salmon with dill mayonnaiseFrench potato salad with capers, spring onion, and a creamy dressingRomaine lettuce with pickled cucumber, feta cheese, spring onion, and dillTwo types of cheese – Taleggio and Cheddar, served with marmaladeBread, crispbread & whipped butterServed with a glass of wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic alternative.

Spectre in Concert

In Spectre, Daniel Craig returns as the iconic secret agent 007, infiltrating a mysterious criminal organization known as Spectre, led by the villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld (played by Christoph Waltz). Join the adventure from the vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City, through the ancient streets of Rome, to the glittering ski slopes of Switzerland and the burning sands of North Africa. While Bond faces one of his greatest challenges: a race against time to stop Blofeld before he gains complete control of global intelligence.Thomas Newman's powerful and compelling sounds bring the tension of each scene to life. From the epic The Pale King to the iconic James Bond theme, the music will give you goosebumps as you are immersed in the action and intrigue of one of the most beloved Bond films. Spectre in Concert is an unparalleled movie experience, where image and sound come together in a spectacular musical journey. This is Bond at his best!

Spectre in Concert

In Spectre, Daniel Craig returns as the iconic secret agent 007, infiltrating a mysterious criminal organization known as Spectre, led by the villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld (played by Christoph Waltz). Join the adventure from the vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City, through the ancient streets of Rome, to the glittering ski slopes of Switzerland and the burning sands of North Africa. While Bond faces one of his greatest challenges: a race against time to stop Blofeld before he gains complete control of global intelligence.Thomas Newman's powerful and compelling sounds bring the tension of each scene to life. From the epic The Pale King to the iconic James Bond theme, the music will give you goosebumps as you are immersed in the action and intrigue of one of the most beloved Bond films. Spectre in Concert is an unparalleled movie experience, where image and sound come together in a spectacular musical journey. This is Bond at his best!

Concert in Grafenegg

Concert in Lucerne