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Birds inform us about our environment, marking the seasons and playing their part in nature’s cycles. They inspire us in art, in folklore and in music where bird mimicry has existed worldwide throughout time. In traditional Gaelic culture there are numerous bird mimicry songs which blur the lines between birdsong, music and speech as well as rich bird-related folklore. In these times of ecological crisis, bird numbers are in decline. The tragedy affects the whole cycle and we feel the loss in countless ways.

Lisa Robertson: Cànan nan Eun

LSO St Luke's

Sierra’s Avian Mirrors and Doolittle’s Field Guide bring us into the world of birdsong mimicry with a rich interplay between birds, while Bauckholt’s Doppelbelichtung presents photographically accurate transcriptions of bird calls with great intensity. Terranova’s Rainbow Dust in the Sky and Grime’s To see the summer sky take us into the evocative world of birds with msuic that is both ethereal and fierce.

For our one-and-only Thursday evening concert of the summer, violinist Chad Hoopes returns to play one of Mozart’s most remarkable chamber music works—the String Quintet in C Major, K. 515, which includes an additional viola (an instrument Mozart loved to play and to write for)—and pianist Juho Pohjonen plays Schumann’s highly Romantic Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, written in 1842, the composer’s much-celebrated “year of chamber music.” Plus, violinist John Storgårds and cellist Anssi Karttunen play stunning solo works written for them by influential contemporary composers Kaija Saariaho and Bent Sørensen.

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Mozart & Schumann

Lensic Performing Arts Center

Longing, transformation and the poetry of nature – from the fragile to the magnificent. That's just a little of what's at stake at this concert.

Brahms' 2nd Symphony

Odense Concert Hall

World premiere of Bent Sørensen's Johannespasjonen in its entirety, commissioned by the festival. The work is composed for five voices and five strings, and is performed in two parts. The first part was premiered in 2025, while the second part receives its premiere at this concert. Tonight's premiere is conducted by Christian Eggen instead of Paul Hillier due to acute illness.

Bent Sørensen: Johannespasjonen

Oslo Domkirke

We celebrate with some of our best musical friends who have followed the concert hall throughout its journey from car paint shop to world-class concert venue.

Anniversary Concert #1

Mogens Dahl Koncertsal

KONTRAST - Looking on Darkness

The Royal Danish Academy of Music

The straightforward yet profound language of Nobel laureate Jon Fosse, combined with enchanting soundscapes crafted by Bent Sørensen, forms the backbone of a new Danish-Norwegian opera. This dramatic work centres on the young, fate-entwined couple, Asle and Alida.

Asle and Alida

Copenhagen Opera House

A major highlight in each of Carnegie Hall’s past three seasons has been the Danish String Quartet’s Doppelgänger project, in which the ensemble pairs a Schubert string-quartet masterpiece with a new work inspired by it. The quartet’s most recent performance was described by The New York Times as “ensemble music at its finest.” The Danish String Quartet now concludes the four-year series by pairing Schubert’s towering String Quartet in G Major with a New York premiere by Bent Sørensen. When this program premiered at Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw, critics raved that “Sørensen’s work will surely assimilate into the classic repertoire” (Bachtrack).

Danish String Quartet

Carnegie Hall

The Danish String Quartet are returning guests at Mogens Dahl Concert Hall, this time with a concert that is part of their four-year project "Doppelgänger", where they contrast new commissioned works with late chamber music works by Franz Schubert.

The Danish String Quartet

There is something otherworldly beautiful about Bent Sørensen's music. As if it comes from a distant, almost non-existent, yet familiar place.

A Little Piece Of Heaven

Southern Danish Conservatory of Music

Experience the unparalleled mastery of Leonidas Kavakos as he brings Erich Korngold's Violin Concerto to life with the Philadelphia Orchestra. This exceptional performance, under the baton of conductor Fabio Luisi, promises an evening of exquisite music that spans the emotional spectrum. The concert will also feature Sørensen's "Evening Land" and Brahms's Symphony No. 4, offering a brilliant study in contrasts from dark mystery to sunlit joy.

Join us at Verizon Hall, soon to be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, for this unforgettable musical journey. Performances are scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

This event is part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, providing exclusive benefits and magnificent programming. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the artistry of Leonidas Kavakos, a violinist celebrated as one of the greatest instrumentalists of our time, in a program that showcases the golden age of Hollywood through Korngold's cinematic scores and concludes with the breathless beauty of Brahms's Fourth Symphony.

For tickets and subscription details, visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org or contact our ticket and subscriber services. Embrace this chance to be part of a musical experience that promises to leave you breathless.

Brahms’s Symphony No. 4

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

In partnership with the Naumburg Foundation, SFCM presents the winner of the Naumburg Foundation's 2024 Cello Competition, Jonathan Swensen.

SFCM + Naumburg Foundation Present: Jonathan Swensen

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

### Event Description: Nordic Landscapes and Portraits - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Nordic Landscapes and Portraits

**Dates:** Friday, January 10, 2025, and Saturday, January 11, 2025

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Immerse yourself in the evocative sounds of the Nordic region with the Minnesota Orchestra's "Nordic Landscapes and Portraits" concert. This program is a musical journey through the fresh voices and rich traditions of Nordic composers, offering a unique exploration of landscapes and portraits through music.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Elfrida Andrée:** Concert Overture
- **Carl Nielsen:** Clarinet Concerto, featuring Principal Clarinet Gabriel Campos Zamora
- **Daníel Bjarnason:** Air to Breath, from Bow to String
- **Bent Sørensen:** Evening Land
- **Outi Tarkiainen:** Midnight Sun Variations
- **Jean Sibelius:** Finlandia

**Featured Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Thomas Søndergård, Music Director of the Minnesota Orchestra
- **Clarinet:** Gabriel Campos Zamora, Principal Clarinet of the Minnesota Orchestra

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets for this concert are available now as part of a package. Save up to 15% and receive subscriber perks when you purchase tickets for three or more concerts. Individual tickets will go on sale on July 29.

**Additional Information:**
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enhance your concert experience with pre-concert activities.
- **Valet Parking:** Available for your convenience.
- **Pre-order Beverages:** Skip the lines by pre-ordering your drinks.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animals, and wheelchair & accessible seating are available upon request.

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **Minnesota Orchestra Mobile App:** Download the app to pre-order intermission drinks, scan your ticket for entry, and access exclusive deals.

**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Minnesota Orchestra's official website. Enjoy an evening of captivating music that brings the beauty and drama of Nordic landscapes to life.

Nordic Landscapes And Portraits

Minnesota Orchestra

Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 3 is one of the Russian composer's best works. Melodic intensity meets a virtuosity unlike any other, with cascades of chords and effortless elegance. It is demanding music for both the orchestra and soloist Khatia Buniatishvili, but also a work that can fill the heart with the greatest emotions.

There is an indomitable and yes, unquenchable vitality that characterizes Nielsen's Symphony No. 4. The DR Symphony Orchestra and Fabio Luisi's latest recording of Nielsen's best-known symphony has attracted great attention internationally, and it has been written into the program when the orchestra embarks on its anniversary tour .

In Aftenland, Bent Sørensen mixes the nocturnal silence and view he remembers from growing up in Zealand with New York's nightlife seen from above. Silence and activity go into each other, and melodic fragments emerge like lights in the night.

Luisi & Nielsens 4.

DR Koncerthuset

Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 has the reputation of being the world's most difficult piano concerto. The technical demands are sky-high with light runs and resounding chords, but the concert also requires enormous musicality and communication skills. Tonight's soloist, the Georgian star Khatia Buniatishvili, has both in abundance.

Luisi & Mahlers 1.

Music for memory - both literally and figuratively: We have gathered three composers whose music is based on memories.

Barber's Adagio is one of our strongest expressions of loss – and of the community's grief for those who are no longer with us.

In memoriam

Musikhuset Aarhus

Immerse yourself in the ethereal sounds of the North with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's captivating concert series, "Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days." Scheduled for two unforgettable evenings on Friday, November 1st, and Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, this event promises to transport audiences to the majestic landscapes of the Nordic regions through the power of music.

Under the baton of esteemed conductor Thomas Søndergård, the RSNO will present a diverse repertoire that showcases the rich musical heritage and contemporary creativity of the Nordic countries. The program includes works by Lisa Robertson, Errollyn Wallen, Rune Glerup, Bent Sørensen, and the iconic Symphony No. 7 by Jean Sibelius, among others. Each piece has been carefully selected to represent the unique voices and stories of the North, from the serene beauty of Northern Lights to the profound depths of Evening Land.

Highlighting the event are performances by world-renowned soloists, including violin virtuoso Isabelle Faust and the innovative silent performer Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir. Their exceptional talents will bring to life the intricate melodies and harmonies of the North, creating a mesmerizing auditory experience.

The concert series will take place at two prestigious venues: Usher Hall in Edinburgh on November 1st and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow on November 2nd. Both evenings will commence at 7:30 PM, offering audiences the chance to experience the magic of Nordic music in two of Scotland's most vibrant cities.

This event not only celebrates the legacy of Nordic composers but also introduces the audience to the contemporary sounds emerging from the region. It's a rare opportunity to explore the musical innovations and traditions of the North, all in the company of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and its distinguished guests.

Tickets are available for purchase, with various pricing options to accommodate all attendees. Special discounts are offered for under 18s, under 26s, mature students, unemployed patrons, patrons with disabilities, and groups, ensuring that everyone has the chance to partake in this extraordinary musical journey.

Don't miss the chance to be part of "Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days" – a celebration of Nordic music that promises to be as enchanting as the landscapes that inspired it.

Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days

The Usher Hall

Buchanan Galleries

The North has many voices and when they all come together, as part of Nordic Music Days, the result is a new and wonderful kind of harmony. Sibelius crafts a symphony from sounds of ice and rock; Errollyn Wallen paints the skies as seen from a Scottish lighthouse; and star violinist Isabelle Faust soars like a bird across a Nordic seascape. And that’s not the half of it! With startlingly beautiful new sounds from Copenhagen and Glasgow, prepare to be astonished.

RSNO Season 24-25: Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days

Usher Hall

Legend has it that as a child, Mozart was terrified by the sheer volume and force of the trumpet’s sound. At the apex of his genius, however, he included a pair of them in his final, immortal “Jupiter” Symphony, where they are used to thrilling effect. This program joins that work with his 40th Symphony — darker and more poignant in mood. Star trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth brings the soul of the trumpet — brilliant and delicately burnished — to our stage in two luminous showpieces. Helseth captures Haydn’s delightful good humor and Bent Sørenson’s playful music in a concerto that was composed especially for her.

Mozart Jupiter Symphony

Benaroya Hall

The chamber concerts are a unique opportunity to experience classical music's most intimate moments - and get closer to the members of the symphony orchestra. The concerts are composed for the occasion by the musicians themselves according to personal taste and according to which works they think challenge and emphasize their combination.

The Mysterious

RDAM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Thomas Dausgaard.

RDAM's Summer Concert 2024

Konservatoriets Koncertsal

Tonight's concert is framed by two of the most masterful and famous works ever to come out of Russia. Tchaikovsky's 6th symphony, nicknamed “Pathétique,” ​​was written in 1893, when Tchaikovsky returned home from a three-week concert tour in the United States, rich and world-famous, but also mournful, melancholic and weighed down by nerves, stress and performance anxiety. The symphony premiered just nine days before the composer's death and has therefore ever since been surrounded by speculation about what the music's connection to death is - and what Tchaikovsky actually died of (cholera is the most likely theory). The 6th is one of his most soul-shattering works with strong emotional resonance and a consistently dark and intense atmosphere – but also contrasted by great, lyrical romance in the first movement and dancing joy in the second movement's waltz in 5/4 time. It is not the work of a depressed composer who has reached the end of his life – depressed people don't write depressed symphonies, they don't write anything at all! - but Tchaikovsky turns the traditional, Beethovenian development - from struggle to victory - on its head and lets the music slowly die out and the harsh and painful aspects of life have the last word.

BLEUSE & RACHMANINOV'S 3rd PIANO CONCERT

The debut concert is build around the two countries that have influenced Jonas' education as a musician the most: Spain and Denmark.

Debut concert Jonas Egholm

As artistic leader and principal violinist, Lillebjerka has been vital to the development of Bodø Sinfonietta, as well as the Arctic Philharmonic. Always open to new expressions, curious and ambitious – his contribution to music in Bodø and Northern Norway has been profound.

The Power of Silence

Radisson Blu Hotel, Bodo

A magical musical world, where night becomes day. Opens dreamily with the myth of Pan and Syrinx, told through the solo flute's lamenting tones. Then follows Bent Sørensen's enchanting 'La Mattina' (The Morning) – a piano concerto that begins in the piano's deepest darkness and rises like the first light of day. After intermission comes Brahms' masterful clarinet quintet.

ES La Mattina

KUMUS

By turns lyrical and fiendishly virtuosic, Barber’s Violin Concerto is an American classic and the ideal vehicle for award-winning violinist Paul Huang, who takes on the solo role. Bookending this, conductor Fabio Luisi leads an evocative work by Danish composer Bent Sørensen and Carl Nielsen’s irrepressible Fourth Symphony, featuring a thrilling finale that pits two sets of timpani against one another in a dramatic battle.

Huang Plays Barber

Severance Music Center

Let yourself be intoxicated by the deepest emotions of darkness in Tchaikovsky – and experience the purification in the darkness of night in Bent Sørensen's obsidian-black piano universe.

Tchaikovsky 6

Aarhus Music Hall

Collaboration concert with Lumbye Akademiet. The concert features Bent Sørensen's piano concerto La Mattina, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" and a fanfare by Rolf Martinsson, which is a world premiere.

Collaborative concert with Lumbye Akademiet. Soloist Katrine Gislinge (piano), conductor Dmitry Matvienko. Works: Rolf Martinsson – Fanfare; Bent Sørensen – La Mattina for piano and chamber orchestra; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique".

Katrine Gislinge and Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library

A concert with beloved neighbors where new meets classical. The concert opens with the Swedish premiere of Rolf Martinsson's specially commissioned Fanfare for ASO, followed by Bent Sørensen's piano concerto La Mattina and concludes with Tchaikovsky's Pathétique.

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Bent Sørensen

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 3, 2026

The Power of Silence · Arktisk Filharmoni

Feb 7, 2027

ES La Mattina · Fuglsang Musikforening

18 - 20 Feb, 2027

Huang Plays Barber · The Cleveland Orchestra

Mar 18, 2027

Tchaikovsky 6 · Musikhuset Aarhus

18 - 20 Mar, 2027

Tchaikovsky 6 · Aarhus Symfoniorkester

Past events

Sep 5, 2026

Lisa Robertson: Cànan nan Eun · London Symphony Orchestra

Sep 5, 2026

Lisa Robertson: Cànan nan Eun · Barbican Centre

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