The American pianist legend Emanuel Ax is the soloist in Anders Hillborg’s “The MAC Concerto” from 2023, which was written for him. Klaus Mäkelä also conducts Jean Sibelius’ Lemminkäinen, where the famous Swan of Tuonela is one of four tone poems.

Klaus Mäkelä Emanuel Ax

Oslo Concert Hall

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Magisch – Special Concert

Museum Ludwig

1–2–3, 1–2–3, round and round in circles, usually clockwise but not necessarily: experts, and the Viennese, are capable of going counter-clockwise, too – the waltz is more than just a dance. It embodies euphoria, elegance, and pure energy. Plus, its momentum makes for a great flirting method. Spinning around in triple time gets people closer together, and they can test for future compatibility: The less they step on each other’s feet, the better the prospects. In 1911, Maurice Ravel composed a cycle of »noble and sentimental« waltzes for piano, paying homage to Franz Schubert, Frédéric Chopin, and Robert Schumann. The pieces are witty, creative, and full of surprise effects. Still, the premiere ended in disaster, entailing a shower of mockery and incomprehension. Yet Ravel saw no reason to give up: The following year, he wrote a version for orchestra, serving the ballet music genre. This time, things went a bit better, maybe because the music now had an accessible (and quite perfumed) plot, illustrating the story of a young Parisian woman who is wooed by different men. Where? On the shining dance floor, of course, under sparkling chandeliers.

Magical

Swedish composer Anders Hillborg’s 2021 Viola Concerto is a thrilling, high-energy ride through glistening sonic landscapes, and it’s performed by its dedicatee, the remarkable British violist Lawrence Power. Fellow Swede Madeleine Isaksson, meanwhile, transports us to the raw, ethereal beauty of her country’s far north.

Borealis

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

The Usher Hall

The multi-talented musician has stretched notions of performance well beyond his solo clarinet playing and conducting. Here he is joined by members of his family for a largely dance-based programme.

Martin Fröst Family Trio

Wigmore Hall

The concert will consist of a wide variety of styles and ensembles, ranging from baroque to solo with electonics, trombone choir to concerti featuring trombone.

Debut Concert Quinn Parker

Konservatoriets Koncertsal

Explosive energy and charm – some of the key words when super pianist Yuja Wang and Esa-Pekka Salonen shine together at the Baltic Sea Festival. Stravinsky's Capriccio for piano and orchestra , with its modernism that teases the ear just enough to get everyone in a good mood. Prokofiev's first piano concerto, which from start to finish is youthful, virtuosic, pure joy. Sibelius's orchestral tale of Lemminkäinen – the reckless womanizer in Finnish mythology – reflects the protagonist's character: playful, lovesick and with irresistible energy, although a typical Sibelius darkness can be found in the beautiful dull third movement, Tuonela's Swan .

Wang & Salonen

SR Berwaldhallen

Lawrence Power calls the viola his mother tongue, but he has also been known to recite poetry, to conduct-even to pick up a violin. He also co-founded a cross-disciplinary video production. This adventurous British violist wowed the Aspen audience with his performance of Bartók’s Viola Concerto several summers ago, and now returns for what's sure to be an exciting evening of music!

A Recital by Lawrence Power viola

Aspen Meadows Resort

Swedish conductor Christian Karlsen makes his debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra for this free evening studio concert at Maida Vale – with music by five composers.

Karlsen conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra

BBC Maida Vale Studios

Experience the grandeur of classical music at its finest with the "Pictures at an Exhibition 2023/2024" concert series, presented by the esteemed Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. This remarkable event is set to take place on May 17 & 18 at the prestigious Berwaldhallen, showcasing a rich tapestry of orchestral works under the baton of the talented conductor Roberto González-Monjas, marking his debut at Berwaldhallen.

The concert features Modest Mussorgsky’s iconic suite "Pictures at an Exhibition," originally composed for piano but masterfully arranged for orchestra by Maurice Ravel. This piece, inspired by Basque folk music and U.S. jazz, promises to transport audiences through a vivid musical gallery. The evening also highlights a piano concerto performed by the acclaimed Lucas Debargue, alongside Anders Hillborg’s "Eleven Gates," a piece known for its captivating drama and intensity.

The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, a multiple-award-winning ensemble celebrated for its artistic excellence and stylistic versatility, will bring these compositions to life. Under the artistic direction of Daniel Harding, who has led the orchestra since 2007, the performance is guaranteed to be an unforgettable showcase of musical brilliance.

The concert will also be broadcasted live on Swedish Radio P2 on Friday, May 17 at 7:03 pm, allowing music lovers worldwide to partake in this auditory feast. With a program that spans approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an interval, attendees are in for an evening of exquisite musical exploration.

Tickets for this highly anticipated event are in high demand, with availability for the performances on May 17 at 19:00 and May 18 at 15:00 at Berwaldhallen. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra's breathtaking rendition of "Pictures at an Exhibition" and other masterpieces, promising an enchanting experience for classical music enthusiasts.

Pictures At An Exhibition

Experience the grandeur of classical music with the "BRAHMS, HILLBORG & FRANCK 2023/2024" concert, presented by the esteemed Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester. This captivating event is set to take place on May 8, marking a highlight in the Berwaldhallen's concert season. Under the baton of the award-winning conductor Marie Jacquot, making her Berwaldhallen debut, audiences will be treated to an evening of exquisite musical selections.

The program features a rich tapestry of compositions, starting with two of Johannes Brahms’ most cherished choral works. Adding to the evening's allure is the celebrated Swedish composer Anders Hillborg’s oboe concerto, showcasing the virtuosic talents of the SRSO’s principal oboist, Emmanuel Laville. The concert will culminate in the romantic fervor of César Franck’s Symphony in D minor, a piece beloved for its lush melodies and dramatic depth.

The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, known for its artistic excellence and stylistic versatility, promises to deliver a performance of the highest caliber. Under the artistic direction of Daniel Harding, the orchestra continues to enchant audiences worldwide with its innovative programming and collaborations with renowned soloists and composers.

Joining the orchestra, the Swedish Radio Choir, under the leadership of Kaspars Putniņš, will add their sublime vocal harmonies to the evening, further enriching the concert experience. Together, these ensembles embody the pinnacle of musical artistry, making this event a must-see for classical music aficionados.

The concert is scheduled to begin at 18:00 at Berwaldhallen. While tickets are in high demand, a few remain available for those wishing to immerse themselves in this unforgettable musical journey. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the harmonious blend of Brahms, Hillborg, and Franck, performed by some of the most distinguished musicians of our time.

Brahms, Hillborg & Franck

Acclaimed pianist Emanuel Ax returns to the NY Phil to perform Swedish composer Anders Hillborg’s new work for piano and orchestra. Also on the program are Sibelius’s tone poem depicting the Finnish people’s struggle for independence and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3, replete with Russian dance rhythms. Conductor Eun Sun Kim makes her NY Phil debut.

Emanuel Ax, Hillborg, and Rachmaninoff

David Geffen Hall

Conductor Laureate Osmo Vänskä, a champion of both new music and rising stars, revisits his beloved Minnesota Orchestra. Through Orchestra commissions by Anders Hillborg and Kevin Puts—plus two bass concertos performed by Nina Bernat, the 2022 FRIENDS of the Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition winner—this concert reflects Vänskä’s wide-ranging and compelling vision for the future of orchestral music.

Osmo Vänskä Returns

Minnesota Orchestra

Johannes Brahms looks back fondly at the past while Ludwig van Beethoven eyes the future. And, in a new piano concerto, Anders Hillborg’s colorful wit meets the genial sophistication of Emanuel Ax.

Esa-Pekka Salonen & Emanuel Ax

Davies Symphony Hall

Hailed as "Superb" and "imaginative, skillful creators" by the New York Times, the Calder Quartet captivates audiences exploring a broad spectrum of repertoire, always striving to fulfill the composer’s vision in their performances. The group's distinctive artistry is exemplified by a musical curiosity brought to everything they perform and has led them to be called "one of America’s most satisfying - and most enterprising - quartets". (Los Angeles Times) 



Alaska Airlines’ Autumn Classics Week 2

Fine Arts Building

Join us for a spectacular evening to celebrate the new season! Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the San Francisco Symphony in an exhilarating Opening Night Gala program that interweaves music and technology in a tapestry of heightened emotional journeys and artistic exploration. Bookending the love-sick verses of Gustav Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, here brought to life by baritone Simon Keenlyside, are Richard Strauss’s picaresque Don Juan and Maurice Ravel’s hypnotic Boléro—all augmented by cutting-edge lighting and video projections created by 59 Productions. And in Anders Hillborg’s Rap Notes, live rappers square off against artificial intelligence in a captivating collision of human creativity and technological prowess.

Opening Night Gala

An expansive anniversary programme celebrating Anders Hillborg, one of today’s most recognised Swedish composers. Among the highlights are Hillborg’s second violin concerto with Norwegian rising star Eldbjørg Hemsing and the large orchestral and choral work Sirens with soloists Ida Falk Winland and Hannah Holgersson. Conductor laureate Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Swedish Radio Choir and Eric Ericson Chamber Choir.

Hillborg Anniversary With Esa-pekka Salonen

Written against the backdrop of the First World War, Carl Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony shifts between turbulent and triumphant as two sets of timpani, winds, and strings wage an internal conflict that ends with the universal truth that the composer described as “music is life, and like life, it is inextinguishable.” Los Angeles-native Ryan Bancroft leads the LA Phil in Nielsen’s primal and spirited symphony as well as Anders Hillborg’s Sound Atlas that channels otherworldly sounds like a glass harmonica to create snowy, crystalline landscapes.

Mozart & Nielsen

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto is a timeless favourite, though its debut was a disaster, leading Sibelius to withdraw it. Thankfully, he later reworked the piece into a breathtaking masterpiece. Composed while living in the Finnish countryside, its soaring melodies evoke Nordic landscapes. Anders Hillborg’s King Tide also captures nature’s essence, portraying a desolate terrain swept by a piercing wind. Similarly, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Sixth Symphony reflects a world scarred by two world wars. With its unrelenting drama and powerful opening, this symphony leaves a profound impression.

Sibelius' Violin Concerto

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Music Center De Bijloke

The DSO’s Northern Lights Festival continues with compositions from Sweden and Denmark. Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing makes her DSO debut with an ethereal concerto by Anders Hillborg. Principal Guest Conductor Tabita Berglund, a Norwegian native, also leads the orchestra in the dramatic interplay of contrasts in Nielsen’s Fifth.

Anders Hillborg

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Upcoming events

25 - 27 Apr, 2025

Mozart & Nielsen · Los Angeles Philharmonic

24 - 25 Oct, 2025

Sibelius' Violin Concerto · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

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Northern Lights Festival | Excelsior! and Nielsen · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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13 - 14 Mar, 2025

Klaus Mäkelä Emanuel Ax · Oslo Philharmonic

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Magisch – Special Concert · Kölner Philharmonie

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