As the season opens, we are thrown into the magical sound world of Swedish composer Anders Hillborg. Hear the world premiere of his new concerto for saxophone and orchestra. The soloist is the composer’s son, award-winning saxophone player Theo Hillborg.

GSOplay: Season Opening with Pekka Kuusisto

Göteborgs Konserthus

Enjoy vibrant saxophone and shimmering sunrise as the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Pekka Kuusisto and Theo Hillborg launch the season. High energy is guaranteed with the sounds of Anders Hillborg, Ida Moberg and Mahler.

Season Opening with Pekka Kuusisto

Three finalists compete for the Royal Swedish Academy of Music’s prestigious Soloist Prize: sopranos Matilda Sterby and Kathrin Lorenzen, and saxophonist Theo Hillborg. Don’t miss this thrilling final concert and award ceremony with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor Tobias Ringborg. Well-known radio presenter Erik Blix hosts the evening. 

Theo Hillborg

Events

Past events

Sep 4, 2026

GSOplay: Season Opening with Pekka Kuusisto · Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

3 - 4 Sep, 2026

Season Opening with Pekka Kuusisto · Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Saxophone in The Sax Concerto by Hillborg

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

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