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A Symphony of Seasons: Concertgebouw Orchestra's 2025 Highlights

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's 2025 season promises an exhilarating lineup, featuring monumental symphonies by Shostakovich, Mahler, and Stravinsky, and exciting collaborations with renowned soloists. From the grandeur of the 'Leningrad' Symphony to the vibrant strokes of 'Petrushka', these performances offer a rich tapestry of sound. Whether you're a seasoned symphony-goer or new to the orchestral scene, these events are designed to captivate and inspire, showcasing the extraordinary talents of conductors like Semyon Bychkov, Paavo Järvi, and Klaus Mäkelä.

Apr 20, 2025

1. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7

Semyon Bychkov leads the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Dmitri Shostakovich’s monumental ‘Leningrad’ Symphony.

24 - 27 Apr, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · The Concertgebouw

2. Stravinsky’s Petrushka

Paavo Järvi conducts the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Stravinsky’s colourful ballet score Petrouchka, Jean-Yves Thibaudet is the soloist in Khatchatourian’s dazzling Piano Concerto.

Apr 30 - May 2, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · The Concertgebouw

3. Essentials: Stravinsky’s Petrushka

Essentials introduces you to Stravinsky’s colourful Petrushka, performed by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of Paavo Järvi.

May 3, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · The Concertgebouw

4. Close-up: Metamorphosen

String players of the Concertgebouw Orchestra perform Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night and Richard Strauss’ Metamorphosen.

May 4, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · The Concertgebouw

5. On tour: Klaus Mäkelä conducts Mahler

Under the baton of its chief conductor designate Mäkelä, the Concertgebouw Orchestra performs Gustav Mahler’s First Symphony, at Brussels’ BOZAR.

May 8, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Brussels · BOZAR

6. Mäkelä leads Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

The Concertgebouw Orchestra and its artistic partner Klaus Mäkelä will be opening the Mahler Festival with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and a newly commissioned companion piece by Anders Hillborg.

9 - 10 May, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · The Concertgebouw

7. Mäkelä leads Mahler’s Symphony No. 8

Klaus Mäkelä unites the Concertgebouworkest, eight vocal soloists and four choirs in Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 8. An impressive work by a huge cast.

16 - 18 May, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · The Concertgebouw

8. Close-up: Early birds

Musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra and Alexander Reeuwijk take you on an excursion through Beethoven’s ‘Pastorale’ and other works.

May 25, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · The Concertgebouw

9. Bijlmer Klassiek: Vernon Chatlein

The Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Bijlmer Parktheatre are collaborating on a series of groundbreaking concerts seamlessly blending different musical styles and the performing arts.

Jun 8, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · Nelson Mandela park

10. Boris Godunov at Dutch National Opera

The Concertgebouw Orchestra performs Mussorgsky’s opera Boris Godunov at the Dutch National Opera under the direction of Vasily Petrenko.

10 - 29 Jun, 2025

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Amsterdam · National Opera & Ballet

Conclusion

The Concertgebouw Orchestra's 2025 season is a veritable feast for music lovers, offering a diverse range of works and performances that promise to engage, inspire, and captivate audiences. With its blend of classic symphonies and innovative productions, this season highlights the orchestra's commitment to excellence and its ability to bring timeless music to life. Whether you're drawn to the symphonic majesties of Shostakovich and Mahler or the groundbreaking collaborations of 'Bijlmer Klassiek,' there’s something in this season for everyone to enjoy.

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