Conductor

Welcome to a Christmas concert with a fairy tale twist! The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir invite you to enjoy atmospheric carols, classic Christmas songs such as Lo, how a rose e’er blooming, interleaved with the mesmerising music from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet Cinderella. Let the Swedish Radio’s concert hall become an oasis in the Christmas rush and find the holiday mood with us.

Christmas Concert 2023

SR Berwaldhallen

Our series Nordic Soundscapes, exploring Nordic composers’ relationship with the landscapes of their birth, would not be complete without Sibelius’s and Grieg’s most popular works.

Finnish conductor Emilia Hoving begins her concert with Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1. Originally written for Ibsen’s play about the adventures of a globetrotting Norwegian antihero, Grieg’s music has become inextricably linked with his homeland. For this suite, Grieg picked out his listeners’ favourite moments, including the dreamy ‘Morning’ and ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’, in which Peer Gynt is chased by angry trolls.

Sibelius & Grieg: In the Land of the Mountain King

Royal Festival Hall

A concert that explores the transition between two great musical eras. Rachmaninoff's final masterpiece, Symphonic Dances, is like a swan song over Romanticism as he began to approach the end of his musical journey. In Hanna Kendall's The Spark Catchers, we meet the story of women in a match factory fighting for better working conditions, but with Bernstein, love and gang relations become the spark that ignites.

Symphonic Dances

Malmö Concert Hall

**Event: The Magic Flute by Opera North**

**Dates:** 27 September 2024 - 29 March 2025

**Venues:**
- Leeds Grand Theatre
- Newcastle Theatre Royal
- The Lowry, Salford Quays
- Theatre Royal, Nottingham
- Hull New Theatre

**Overview:**
Opera North presents a captivating production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's timeless opera, "The Magic Flute." This enchanting performance, directed by James Brining and featuring a colorful design by Colin Richmond alongside imaginative video by Douglas O’Connell, invites audiences into a world where the lines between day and night blur in the quest for love and truth.

**Synopsis:**
Join Prince Tamino in his adventurous quest to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night, from the clutches of Sarastro, the Priest of the Sun. With the help of Papageno, the bird-catcher, and a magical flute, they navigate a world filled with trials, discovering that things are not always as they seem. Mozart's masterpiece combines heart-melting arias, dazzling vocal fireworks, and a story celebrating the reconciling power of music and imagination.

**Cast & Creative Highlights:**
- Pamina: Claire Lees / Soraya Mafi
- Tamino: Egor Zhuravskii / Trystan Llŷr Griffiths
- Queen of the Night: Anna Dennis
- Sarastro: Msimelelo Mbali / Justin Hopkins
- Papageno: Emyr Wyn Jones
- Papagena: Pasquale Orchard
- Conductors: Christoph Koncz, Oliver Rundell, Patrick Lange, Emilia Hoving

**Accessibility:**
The production offers BSL interpreted and audio-described performances, ensuring an inclusive experience for all audience members.

**Running Time:** Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including one interval.

**Language:** Sung in English with English subtitles.

**Ticket Information:**
Prices start from £16, with digital and printed programs available for purchase. Season Ticket Packages and discounts for under 30s and opera newcomers are available. Booking fees may apply.

**Special Notes:**
- Priority booking and specific performance dates for audio-described and signed performances are available.
- Become a Friend of Opera North for early access to tickets and exclusive benefits.

For more information and to book your tickets, visit Opera North's official website. Join us for a magical journey through Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and experience the power of music and imagination like never before.

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The Magic Flute

Hull New Theatre

Leeds Grand Theatre

Newcastle Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

The Quays

Our series Nordic Soundscapes, exploring Nordic composers’ relationship with the landscapes of their birth, would not be complete without Sibelius’s and Grieg’s most popular works.

Southbank Centre

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s series exploring Nordic composers’ relationship with the landscapes of their birth wouldn’t be complete without these evocative works

Britta Byström’s Voyages extraordinaires was inspired by the enchanting (and impossible) journeys depicted in Jules Verne’s famous novel series. Her own work is intended as a fantastical musical journey on which the listener encounters new worlds of sound through recurring orchestral transformations. So, bring a thirst for discovery to the 2024 Nordic Music Days festival – this year in Glasgow – which celebrates contemporary music and sounds from Scotland and the Nordic region.

Nordic Music Days 2024: An Extraordinary Voyage!

Glasgow City Hall

Expressing the effects of global warming and the collapse of historic ecosystems, Cecilia Darmström’s ICE depicts through music the earth fighting for existence, and how we could rewind this process. British composer Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade’s Piano Concerto receives its world premiere with BBC NOW regular, Clare Hammond at the keys before we turn to the series’ namesake, Grace Williams. One of her earliest works, and believed to be the first symphony ever written by a Welsh composer, her dramatic First Symphony is inspired by fifteenth century Welsh rebel, Owain Glyndŵr.

'Grace' 2025

Wales Millennium Centre

A concert full of tunes that will make you want to dance! Rachmaninov’s final masterpiece, composed during his exile in Hollywood, fuses big-band glamour with the songs and sorrows of his homeland whilst Ravel dreams of a more elegant age; and Anna Clyne’s lyrical, new Cello Concerto, which critics have described as ‘gorgeous’, is performed by rising star Senja Rummukainen. And that’s not the half of it, as the inspirational young musicians of Big Noise Raploch premiere a new work by Lisa Robertson, right before your ears.

Perth Concert Series: Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Clyne & Rachmaninov: Dance!

Perth Concert Hall

Immerse yourself in an evening of enchanting melodies and dynamic rhythms with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's presentation of "Clyne & Rachmaninov: Dance." This captivating concert series, taking place from Thursday, March 20th to Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, promises to be a celebration of dance-inspired compositions that span the emotional spectrum.

The repertoire for these performances includes Maurice Ravel's "Valses nobles et sentimentales," a piece that reminisces about a bygone era of elegance and grace. The concert will also feature the Scottish Premiere of Anna Clyne's "DANCE for cello and orchestra," a lyrical concerto that has garnered acclaim for its gorgeous melodies, performed by the rising star cellist Senja Rummukainen. The evening culminates with Sergei Rachmaninov's "Symphonic Dances," his final masterpiece that combines the allure of big band glamour with the heartfelt melodies of his Russian homeland.

Under the baton of the award-winning conductor Emilia Hoving, recognized for her sensational debut and international acclaim, the RSNO is set to deliver a performance that will leave audiences moved and inspired. Emilia's dynamic leadership and innovative approach promise to bring fresh energy to these timeless pieces.

The concerts will be held at three prestigious venues across Scotland, starting with the Perth Concert Hall on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at 7:30 pm, followed by performances at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Each venue offers a unique atmosphere that will enhance the experience of these stirring works.

Tickets are available for purchase, with a range of pricing options to ensure accessibility for all. Special discounts are offered for under 18s, under 26s, mature students, unemployed patrons, patrons with disabilities, and groups, making this a perfect opportunity for music lovers of all ages to enjoy a night of exceptional classical music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's "Clyne & Rachmaninov: Dance," a concert that promises to be a highlight of the musical season. Book your tickets now and prepare to be swept away by the power of dance-inspired music performed by some of the most talented artists in the classical world.

Clyne & Rachmaninov: Dance!

The Usher Hall

Buchanan Galleries

composed during his exile in Hollywood, fuses big- band glamour with the songs and sorrows of his homeland, whilst Ravel dreams of a more elegant age; and Anna Clyne’s lyrical, new cello concerto, which critics have described as ‘gorgeous’, is performed by rising star Senja Rummukainen. Expect an emotional evening.

Emilia Hoving

Conductor

Events

Upcoming events

26 - 28 Sep, 2024

Symphonic Dances · Malmö Symphony Orchestra

Sep 27, 2024 - Mar 29, 2025

The Magic Flute · Opera North

Oct 27, 2024

Sibelius & Grieg: In the Land of the Mountain King · Philharmonia Orchestra

Oct 27, 2024

Sibelius & Grieg: In the Land of the Mountain King · Southbank Centre

Oct 31, 2024

Nordic Music Days 2024: An Extraordinary Voyage! · BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Past events

20 - 22 Dec, 2023

Christmas Concert 2023 · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Oct 27, 2023

Sibelius & Grieg: In the Land of the Mountain King · Philharmonia Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Symphony No. 2 by Sibelius

Philharmonia Orchestra

Conductor in Symphonic Dances by Rachmaninoff

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Conductor in Cinderella by Prokofiev

Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 by Grieg

Philharmonia Orchestra

Conductor in Valses nobles et sentimentales by Ravel

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Conductor in The Spark Catchers by Kendall

Malmö Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Dance by Clyne

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Conductor in The Magic Flute by Mozart

Opera North

Conductor in West Side Story by Bernstein

Malmö Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in The Huron Carol by Daley

Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Mosaics by Tarkiainen

Philharmonia Orchestra

Conductor in Valses nobles et sentimentales by

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Conductor in DANCE for cello and orchestra by Clyne

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Conductor in Symphonic Dances by

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Conductor in Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg

Southbank Centre

Conductor in Let Me Cry by Lava

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Considering Icarus for trombone and orchestra by Ratkje

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in The Fact of the Matter by Guðnadóttir

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Voyages Extraordinaries by Byström

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in ICE by Damström

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Conductor in Piano Concerto by Cruttwell-Reade

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Conductor in Symphony No. 1 by Williams

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Conductor in Mosaics for orchestra by Tarkiainen

Southbank Centre

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