Violinist

Alexander Borodin worked as a scientist but he dreamed in music and his wonderful Second Symphony is exactly as stirring, as tuneful and as lush as you’d expect from the composer of the Polovtsian Dances – and it’s a real favourite of our Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze. Young Artist in Residence Johan Dalene, meanwhile, is crazy about the raw energy of Nielsen’s powerful Violin Concerto. We open with Ruth Gipps’ gorgeous instrumental Song for Orchestra with the oboe leading the way.

Nielsen’s Violin Concerto

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

In our dreams we’ve all heard the perfect melody, but only Anton Bruckner actually woke up and wrote it down. It’s right there at the start of his Seventh Symphony: a gateway to glowing vistas, stunning landscapes and towering Alpine peaks. Domingo Hindoyan adores it, and it’s a magical way to follow the gloriously tuneful Violin Concerto by Erich Korngold, the Viennese prodigy who made it big in Hollywood. Our Young Artist in Residence Johan Dalene brings romance without limits.

Domingo Hindoyan’s Bruckner

From the elemental grandeur of Sibelius to the miracle of a globe-skimming dragonfly, Sakari Oramo joins violinist Johan Dalene to explore new horizons and old.

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Oramo conducts Sibelius

Barbican Centre

In six movements, Richard Strauss’ symphonic poem for a large orchestra, Ein Heldenleben, recounts parts of a hero’s life. Chief conductor Daniel Harding leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in this philosophical epic from 1898. The violin was almost considered a hero by the German composer Max Bruch; he found that it could “sing a melody better than a piano, and the melody is the soul of music.” He was close to many of the most prominent violinists of the 19th century, and he wrote nine works for the instrument; most famous is his first concert, Opus 26, in G-major from 1866. In tonight’s concert, the young Swedish-Norwegian shooting star Johan Dalene tackles Bruch’s opus.

Daniel Harding & Johan Dalene

SR Berwaldhallen

Ascendant artists make their Davies Symphony Hall debuts in this recital series. Discover these astounding performers on the move.

Johan Dalene

Davies Symphony Hall

Trumpets ring out as Shostakovich prepares to cut loose and party. Sergei Prokofiev meets a French violinist and writes a concerto with a Spanish sizzle: music that sings, dances and tingles in the ear.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Cadogan Hall 

Trumpets ring out as Shostakovich prepares to cut loose and party. Sergei Prokofiev meets a French violinist and writes a concerto with a Spanish sizzle: music that sings, dances and tingles in the ear. And, exiled from Russia, Sergei Rachmaninov discovers a glittering world of fast cars and big bands – and pours it all into a symphony that still, somehow, yearns and aches for a homeland he would never see again. All music tells a story and tonight, guest conductor Robert Trevino recreates a world of revolution, exile and burning emotions: three very different but equally colourful 20th-century Russian masterpieces, striking sparks off each other. RPO Artist-in-Residence Johan Dalene takes the spotlight in Prokofiev’s vibrant Violin Concerto No.2, the perfect showcase for Gramophone’s 2022 Young Artist of the Year.

Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Shostakovich

### Event Description: Nordic Tales and Folklore - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Nordic Tales and Folklore

**Dates:** Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Saturday, January 18, 2025

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

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an enchanting journey through Nordic folklore and musical landscapes. This concert, part of the Nordic Soundscapes Festival, will feature selections from Edvard Grieg’s beloved "Peer Gynt," alongside Ørjan Matre’s otherworldly reinterpretations of Grieg’s piano pieces. The program also includes Carl Nielsen’s Violin Concerto, which he began composing at the summer home of Grieg’s widow, and Hugo Alfvén’s "The Mountain King Suite."

**Program:**
- **MATRE:** Lyric Pieces
- **NIELSEN:** Violin Concerto
- **ALFVÉN:** The Mountain King Suite
- **GRIEG:** Selections from Peer Gynt

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Thomas Søndergård
- **Violinist:** Johan Dalene

**Special Notes:**
- **Tickets:** Available now as part of a package. Save up to 15% and receive subscriber perks when you purchase tickets for 3 or more concerts. Individual tickets go on sale July 29.
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enhance your experience with pre-concert activities, valet parking, and pre-order beverages.
- **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:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **Mobile App:** Download the MinnOrch 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 website. Enjoy an evening of captivating Nordic music and folklore with the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra.

Nordic Tales and Folklore

Minnesota Orchestra

When Johan Dalene won the Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition in 2019, one critic predicted that he’d become the greatest Swedish violinist in generations: a player with ‘a wondrous tone, an elegant straightforwardness and a freshness of utterance.’ We just say come and hear for yourself, as Dalene returns for his second Cadogan Hall concert as the RPO’s Artist-in-Residence. He joins forces with conductor Shiyeon Sung in Tchaikovsky’s hugely popular, gloriously tuneful Violin Concerto. First, though, experience the primal splendour of a Nordic dawn, as seen by Jean Sibelius, and then brace yourself for the unbridled life force of Carl Nielsen in full torrent. His extraordinary Second Symphony took its inspiration from a painting in a Danish pub – and you’d better believe it goes straight to the head!

Johan Dalene plays Tchaikovsky

When Johan Dalene won the Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition in 2019, one critic predicted that he’d become the greatest Swedish violinist in generations: a player with ‘a wondrous tone, an elegant straightforwardness and a freshness of utterance’.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to G-Live under the baton of trailblazing South Korean conductor, Shiyeon Sung and with Artist-in-Residence Johan Dalene to perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major. A work full of fire and ferocity, both soloist and orchestra have the chance to dazzle in one of the most enduring concertos of the violin repertoire.

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

G Live

Experience an evening of exceptional musical artistry with the debut performance of violinist Johan Dalene and pianist Sahun Sam Hong. Johan Dalene, a prodigious talent recognized as Gramophone’s 2022 Young Artist of the Year, brings his Stradivarius to life with a masterful touch that has captivated audiences worldwide. His performances are noted for their refreshingly honest musicality and deep engagement with both musicians and listeners. Accompanying him is the award-winning pianist Sahun Sam Hong, whose colorful style and riveting energy have earned him accolades on prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.

The program for the evening features a rich and diverse selection of works, including Schumann's Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Rautavaara's Notturno e Danza, Ravel's Tzigane, Lutoslawski's Partita for Violin and Piano, and Grieg's Sonata No. 2 in G Major. Each piece promises to showcase the duo's technical prowess and interpretative depth, offering a compelling journey through different musical landscapes.

Johan Dalene's career is marked by performances with leading orchestras and in celebrated recital halls globally. His recent highlights include debuts with the BBC Proms, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony. Equally passionate about chamber music, Dalene has collaborated with renowned artists and performed in prestigious venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s Wigmore Hall.

Sahun Sam Hong, praised for his clarity, confidence, and wide range of rich colors, has been a prominent figure in the chamber music scene. His innovative transcriptions and performances at major festivals like Marlboro and MusicMenlo have solidified his reputation as a versatile and dynamic artist.

This performance promises to be a memorable evening, celebrating the extraordinary talents of Johan Dalene and Sahun Sam Hong through a thoughtfully curated program that spans a wide array of musical expressions.

Johan Dalene Violin & Sahun Sam Hong Piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music at The Marlowe in Canterbury on Tuesday, 20th May 2025, at 7:30 pm, as we present "Canterbury: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6." This concert promises to be a highlight of the 2024/25 season, featuring a lineup of exceptional talent under the baton of conductor Martyn Brabbins, with the Swedish-Norwegian virtuoso, Johan Dalene, on violin.

The evening will commence with Mozart’s spirited overture to "The Abduction from the Seraglio," setting the stage with its dramatic zeal and testament to the power of love. Following this, the golden age of Hollywood will be revisited through Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Violin Concerto, a piece that incorporates themes from his influential film scores, masterfully performed by Johan Dalene, Gramophone’s 2022 Young Artist of the Year.

The climax of the night will be Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique." This passionate symphony, a work of profound emotion and technical mastery, showcases Tchaikovsky at the pinnacle of his creative power. The audience will be taken on a journey through its blazing brass, lyrical woodwind, and heartfelt strings, culminating in a poignant descent into silence that marks the end of the symphony and our season.

Tickets are priced between £17 and £56, with multi-buy discounts available. Special £10 'Discovery' tickets are offered to young adults aged 16-26, and school tickets are also available at £10. The concert's duration is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, including an interval, and is recommended for ages 7 and up.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of classical music at The Marlowe. Book your tickets now for a night of unforgettable performances. For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact The Marlowe Box Office at 01227 787787.

Canterbury: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6

The Marlowe

Don’t be misled by the title: for Tchaikovsky, ‘Pathétique’ meant ‘full of emotion’ and when he composed his autobiographical final symphony… well, let’s just say that he didn’t hold back. Soaring romance, desperate tragedy and brilliant celebration: it’s all here, in a symphony that leaves no heartstring un-tugged, right up to its devastating and unforgettable conclusion. If you’ve heard our guest conductor Antonello Manacorda in action at the Royal Opera House, you’ll know that he aims straight for the heart of everything he conducts. So expect elegance and joy in Mozart’s exuberant Overture to The Magic Flute, and pure energy when he joins RPO Artist-in-Residence Johan Dalene to perform the piece with which Dalene shot to fame in 2019: the powerful Violin Concerto by Carl Nielsen. It’s possible that no one alive plays it better.

Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra takes the Royal & Derngate stage once more, under the baton of “natural melodist” (Der Tagesspiegel) Antonello Manacorda. They are joined by RPO artist-in-residence, violinist Johan Dalene, to perform Mendelssohn's deeply romantic Violin Concerto, his “consistently brilliant interpretations” (la Citadella) are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

Johan Dalene

Violinist

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 30, 2024

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra · Cadogan Hall

Oct 30, 2024

Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Shostakovich · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

16 - 18 Jan, 2025

Nordic Tales and Folklore · Minnesota Orchestra

Feb 27, 2025

Johan Dalene plays Tchaikovsky · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Feb 27, 2025

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto · Cadogan Hall

Past events

Apr 11, 2024

Nielsen’s Violin Concerto · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Feb 29, 2024

Domingo Hindoyan’s Bruckner · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Sonata No. 1 by Schumann

San Francisco Performances

Violin in Violin Concerto by Tchaikovsky

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin in Violin Concerto by Korngold

Philharmonia Orchestra

Violin in Violin Concerto No. 2 by Prokofiev

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin in Violin Concerto by Nielsen

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Violin in Violin Concerto by Mendelssohn

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin in Violin Sonata No. 2 by Grieg

San Francisco Performances

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