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The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!
The Jussen brothers made a splash at Konserthuset in 2023 when they debuted with a program for four-handed piano. "Something quite extraordinary in front of a packed hall with an unusually young audience," wrote the reviewer for Dagens Nyheter, giving the concert the highest rating.Now, the Jussen brothers return to the main stage, this time alongside the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Tabita Berglund in Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos. It’s music that carries Poulenc's signature: elegance, melodic warmth, and imagination.The pair of Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare's drama are themselves the epitome of young love and intense, flaming passion with a tragic ending. With powerful chords and dramatic melodies, Prokofiev's well-known ballet music portrays the swirling emotions.Between Poulenc and Prokofiev: Lili Boulanger's D'un soir triste, a sad evening, which from a quiet beginning grows strong and compelling. Outstanding and deeply personal music by the young and severely ill Lili, who died of Crohn's disease shortly after writing the music in 1918.
The Jussen brothers made a splash at Konserthuset in 2023 when they debuted with a program for four-handed piano. "Something quite extraordinary in front of a packed hall with an unusually young audience," wrote the reviewer for Dagens Nyheter, giving the concert the highest rating.Now, the Jussen brothers return to the main stage, this time alongside the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Tabita Berglund in Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos. It’s music that carries Poulenc's signature: elegance, melodic warmth, and imagination.The pair of Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare's drama are themselves the epitome of young love and intense, flaming passion with a tragic ending. With powerful chords and dramatic melodies, Prokofiev's well-known ballet music portrays the swirling emotions.Between Poulenc and Prokofiev: Lili Boulanger's D'un soir triste, a sad evening, which from a quiet beginning grows strong and compelling. Outstanding and deeply personal music by the young and severely ill Lili, who died of Crohn's disease shortly after writing the music in 1918.
A Far East women's string trio (Japan, Taiwan, China) invites a Swedish pianist to perform chamber music gems from Russian, Spanish, Argentinian, Polish, and Thuringian composers in Hamburg. The program includes Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Suite, Cassadó's Danse du diable vert, Piazzolla's Le Grand Tango, Rachmaninov's Vocalise, Wieniawski's Polonaise, and Bach's Goldberg Variations.
The humorous and captivating story of Peter and the Wolf is undoubtedly the most beloved musical tale ever created. Based on a Russian folktale, Sergei Prokofiev's remarkable music has entertained generations of children and adults since its premiere in 1936.Peter lives a simple life on a farm with his grandfather. He is an outcast among the local children, and his best friends are a bird, a cat, and a slightly scatterbrained duck. Despite his grandfather’s warnings, Peter takes his friends into the alluring but dangerous forest, where the wolf is lurking.Each character is musically portrayed by a different instrument. The cat is a softly prowling clarinet, the duck a quacking oboe, the grandfather is heard through the bassoon, and the wolf is brought to life by three menacing French horns. To help children learn what the different instruments look and sound like, the performance begins with an introduction by each instrument.The performance also features illustrations by the legendary artist Ilon Wikland, renowned for her long collaboration with Astrid Lindgren.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.
The humorous and captivating story of Peter and the Wolf is undoubtedly the most beloved musical tale ever created. Based on a Russian folktale, Sergei Prokofiev's remarkable music has entertained generations of children and adults since its premiere in 1936.Peter lives a simple life on a farm with his grandfather. He is an outcast among the local children, and his best friends are a bird, a cat, and a slightly scatterbrained duck. Despite his grandfather’s warnings, Peter takes his friends into the alluring but dangerous forest, where the wolf is lurking.Each character is musically portrayed by a different instrument. The cat is a softly prowling clarinet, the duck a quacking oboe, the grandfather is heard through the bassoon, and the wolf is brought to life by three menacing French horns. To help children learn what the different instruments look and sound like, the performance begins with an introduction by each instrument.The performance also features illustrations by the legendary artist Ilon Wikland, renowned for her long collaboration with Astrid Lindgren.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.
"Romeo and Juliet", one of the most popular ballets, tells a story about young, impetuous love and deep-seated old hatred. American choreographer Lauren Lovette focuses on the relationships and feelings between the characters in Shakespeare's captivating drama. The timeless perspective on love, tragedy, friendship, and loss is highlighted by Thomas Mika's stage and costume ball design.
Sukyeon Kim is one of the most promising pianists of the younger generation. Her playing is distinctive for its stupendous technique and great expressiveness. Even at a young age, she was already winning prizes in various competitions. Her broad repertoire includes works from the baroque to the modern. Her piano recital in the Elbphilharmonie also demonstrates a great versatility.
"Romeo and Juliet", one of the most popular ballets, tells a story about young, impetuous love and deep-seated old hatred. American choreographer Lauren Lovette focuses on the relationships and feelings between the characters in Shakespeare's captivating drama. The timeless perspective on love, tragedy, friendship, and loss is highlighted by Thomas Mika's stage and costume ball design.
"Romeo and Juliet", one of the most popular ballets, tells a story about young, impetuous love and deep-seated old hatred. American choreographer Lauren Lovette focuses on the relationships and feelings between the characters in Shakespeare's captivating drama. The timeless perspective on love, tragedy, friendship, and loss is highlighted by Thomas Mika's stage and costume ball design.
"Romeo and Juliet", one of the most popular ballets, tells a story about young, impetuous love and deep-seated old hatred. American choreographer Lauren Lovette focuses on the relationships and feelings between the characters in Shakespeare's captivating drama. The timeless perspective on love, tragedy, friendship, and loss is highlighted by Thomas Mika's stage and costume ball design.
The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!
On 2 wings
For its Barbican debut, multi-prize-winning Connaught Brass despatches season’s greetings in a cracker of a programme that gift wraps festive joy with interludes of serene reflection.
Respighi’s Roman spectacular and a new American classic frame Prokofiev’s most thrilling piano concerto in this BBC Symphony Orchestra debut for conductor Jonathon Heyward and pianist Yeol Eum Son.
The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!
"Romeo and Juliet", one of the most popular ballets, tells a story about young, impetuous love and deep-seated old hatred. American choreographer Lauren Lovette focuses on the relationships and feelings between the characters in Shakespeare's captivating drama. The timeless perspective on love, tragedy, friendship, and loss is highlighted by Thomas Mika's stage and costume ball design.
The French-Albanian pianist Marie-Ange Nguci has positioned herself as one of the most exciting young soloists on the world's major stages. The term 'unique' is worn out, but it's difficult to find better words to describe her. Nguci was admitted to the conservatory in Paris at the age of 13 and graduated three years later with top marks. Since then, she has studied both pedagogy and musical analysis in Paris, as well as conducting at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna.In recent years, she has made her debut on virtually all of the world's major stages: Musikverein in Vienna, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Tonhalle in Zurich, the Sydney Opera House, Philharmonie de Paris. The list could go on. With the concert together with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 (Thursday, November 21) and this recital, she makes her long-awaited debut at Konserthuset Stockholm.We hear her in musically exciting and technically demanding pieces such as Scriabin's fifth piano sonata, which alternates between floating impressionism and explosive chords, Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit with its cascading soundscapes, and Prokofiev's intense sixth piano sonata.Schumann's Kreisleriana, subtitled Fantasies for Pianoforte, oscillates between feverish nervousness and darkly veiled contemplations. He wrote them for his beloved wife Clara but nevertheless dedicated them to Frédéric Chopin, whom he considered to be a genius.
In 2023, Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances topped the list of most performed orchestral works. Petr Popelka returns to conduct this powerful work exploring the dark side of dance. Cellist Kian Soltani joins to perform Prokofiev's challenging Sinfonia Concertante, showcasing his virtuosity. The concert lasts approximately 115 minutes including intermission.
In 2023, Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances topped the list of most performed orchestral works. Petr Popelka returns to conduct this powerful work exploring the dark side of dance. Cellist Kian Soltani joins to perform Prokofiev's challenging Sinfonia Concertante, showcasing his virtuosity. The concert lasts approximately 115 minutes including intermission.
"Romeo and Juliet", one of the most popular ballets, tells a story about young, impetuous love and deep-seated old hatred. American choreographer Lauren Lovette focuses on the relationships and feelings between the characters in Shakespeare's captivating drama. The timeless perspective on love, tragedy, friendship, and loss is highlighted by Thomas Mika's stage and costume ball design.
The program features works by Anatoly Lyadov ("The Enchanted Lake"), Sergei Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto No. 3), and Sergei Prokofiev (Symphony No. 3). Performers include Leif Ove Andsnes on piano, the SWR Symphony Orchestra, and conductor Juraj Valčuha. A pre-concert introduction starts at 6 PM.
