Symphonies of Sound: An Enchanting Journey with Sweden's Radio Symphony Orchestra
Embark on a mesmerizing journey with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra as it brings together an eclectic mix of musical performances, from Seinabo Sey's soulful symphonic debut to the enchanting notes of Gershwin's timeless classics. Set in the iconic SR Berwaldhallen, Stockholm, these events promise to captivate audiences with their innovative twists on orchestral music. Experience the magic of live performances, where modern artists meet legendary compositions under the expert baton of renowned conductors like Jonas Nydesjö and Anja Bihlmaier. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of music.
Since her debut in 2013, singer and songwriter Seinabo Sey has become one of Sweden's most sought after artists with tours in Europe and the USA. For her music, she has been awarded five Grammys, and has been named Artist of the Year by P3 Gold, among many other things. Now she comes to the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra to perform her songs in symphonic arrangements, under the direction of Jonas Nydesjö.
Conductor Anja Bihlmaier leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a program that begins with the 19th-century French composer Mel Bonis's Trois femmes de legende, which musically portrays Ofelia, Salome and Cleopatra. Through music by Modest Mussorgsky and Aram Khachaturyan, the concert ends with a suite from Igor Stravinsky's legendary Firebird , written for the Russian Ballet in Paris in 1910.
Chief conductor Daniel Harding leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in two works about unhappy love; Antonìn Dvořák's symphonic poem The Wood Pigeon and Igor Stravinsky's ballet Petrusjka .
Kick-start the year with Sveriges Radio's concert hall Berwaldhallen's festive Epiphany concert! Conductor Chloe Rooke leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Radio Choir and the soloists Rebecka Wallroth and Joachim Bäckström in a glittering musical firework with something for all tastes! Sweden's Radio P2's Karin Birgersson and Johan Korsell are the evening's presenters.
Ludwig van Beethoven's sixth symphony was named by the composer himself as the "Pastoral Symphony", as he described his love for the countryside in it. Ernest Chausson's romantic song cycle Poème de l'amour et de la mer (Poem of Love and the Sea) describes both the flowers of the sea and the death of love, and in Jean Sibelius's dance intermezzo the shepherd god Pan's hunt for the mountain nymph Echo is set to music. Roberto Gonzalés-Monjas leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Italian baritone Andrè Schuen in this concert where the love for and in nature is the focus.
George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue is a well-known piece, but why does it sound the way it does? And how is a symphony orchestra actually structured? Tina Mehrafzoon, known from among others P3 and Melodifestivalen, and Gregor Zubicky, artistic director of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, will be your cicerones when, together with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the internationally acclaimed pianist Peter Jablonski under the direction of conductor Gemma New, they open the doors to classical music's world.
George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue is one of the classical repertoire's most well-known and beloved works. In this concert, the internationally acclaimed pianist Peter Jablonski, the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor Gemma New tackle the iconic work. Also, Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring , Jessie Montgomery's Strum and Nikolai Rimskij-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol
The Swedish duo First Aid Kit with sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg have fans all over the world who love their mix of American folk music and cool, thoughtful pop. Finally, they come to the Berwaldhallen and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra to perform a string of their songs in symphonic arrangements under the direction of Erik Arvinder.
Future first guest conductor Maxim Emelyanychev leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last symphony number 41. The addition "Jupiter" was added after the composer's death and is believed to refer to the Roman god of the same name, whose lightning can be heard in the opening chord of the first movement. German-French cellist Nicolas Altstaedt performs Grażyna Bacewicz's Second Cello Concerto and the program also includes Sergei Prokofiev's imaginative suite The Love for the Three Oranges .
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra's latest season at SR Berwaldhallen has been a remarkable journey through sound and culture, melding timeless classics with modern sensibilities. From the soulful renditions of Seinabo Sey to the ethereal strains of Stravinsky, each event has offered a unique narrative, inviting audiences to explore the depths of human emotion and creativity. As the orchestra continues to innovate and inspire, it remains a beacon of artistic excellence, celebrating the transformative power of music across generations and genres.