Name: Shostakovich & Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony
Start: 2025-02-06T19:00:00
Location: Odense Concert Hall

Experience the enchanting world of Tchaikovsky's masterpieces in Odense! From the beloved holiday ballet 'The Nutcracker' to the emotionally stirring 'Romeo and Juliet Overture,' the Odense Symphony Orchestra has a spectacular lineup that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Don't miss these five exquisite performances happening at the Odense Concert Hall, where classical music meets modern-day magic.

Odense Comes Alive with Tchaikovsky's Timeless Classics

Dive into the enigmatic world of Dmitri Shostakovich with a series of captivating performances in Odense. From the emotional depths of Symphony No. 10 to the demanding Violin Concerto No. 1, and the varied and expressive works of Eastern European composers, these events hosted by the Odense Symphony Orchestra are not to be missed. Join us at the Odense Concert Hall to witness these musical treasures.

Experience Shostakovich: A Series of Symphonic Masterpieces in Odense

Experience the enigmatic genius of Dmitri Shostakovich in a series of breathtaking concerts across Denmark. From Odense and Aarhus to Copenhagen, immerse yourself in the emotional and dramatic tales spun by one of the 20th century's greatest composers. From the poignant Symphony No. 10 in Odense to the intimate Piano Trio No. 2 in Aarhus, and the exhilarating Symphony No. 14 in Copenhagen, each event offers a unique glimpse into Shostakovich's multifaceted musical world.

Musical Mastery: Shostakovich Concerts in Odense, Aarhus, and Copenhagen

Experience the magic of the holidays with the Odense Symphony Orchestra's spectacular series of concerts. From the mythical tales of 'Christmas In Valhal' to the heartwarming harmonies of 'Christmas Carols', and the classic enchantment of 'The Nutcracker', this season promises an unforgettable celebration of music and festivity. Revel in the New Year's jubilation with musical fireworks, explore the profound with 'Voices of War', and revisit cinematic masterpieces through 'World's Best Film Music'. This vibrant array of performances invites audiences of all ages to embrace the joy, wonder, and cultural richness of the holiday season.

An Enchanting Symphony of Holiday Magic: Odense's Festive Concert Series

Dive into the diverse and captivating world of the Odense Symphony Orchestra's 2025 winter season. From Schumann's pioneering Piano Quintet to vibrant film scores and electrifying performances of classical giants like Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky, the lineup promises an eclectic mix of musical experiences. Each event, crafted with care and executed with passion, offers a unique journey through different musical landscapes, setting the stage for both introspection and exuberance. Experience music that transcends time, connects cultures, and sparks imagination.

Odense Symphony Orchestra: A Winter Showcase of Musical Delights

The Odense Symphony Orchestra is set to enchant audiences with a series of captivating concerts from January to March 2025. Featuring an array of musical events that blend classical masterpieces with innovative compositions, the orchestra promises a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. From Schumann's pioneering piano quintet to the evocative strains of film music, each concert invites attendees to immerse themselves in the transformative power of music. Join us as we explore the artistic endeavors and cultural significance of these performances, where tradition meets contemporary expression.

Odense Symphony Orchestra: A Melodious Journey Through Time and Emotion

Eldbjørg Hemsing

Andrey Boreyko

Odense Symphony Orchestra

From the very first second ofBruckner's 4th Symphonyhe conjures us out of our earthly shell and into a world of mystery, of euphony, of overwhelming currents and enormous constructions. Bruckner's music is 'larger than life', but his 4th symphony is the most welcoming of all his great symphonies and a good place to start if you still have your first Bruckner experience to enjoy. He takes us from outer space to the very deepest place in the heart of the ball when he builds his enormous musical sequences, which switch surprisingly effortlessly from great drama to subtle intimacy. Organ virtuoso that he was, he uses the orchestra as a gigantic luxury organ, which in a split second can switch from the finest little Austrian folk melody to terrifying cascades of sound - produced with an orchestra that is not much larger than in Beethoven's time, but which uses the entire register in new and surprising ways.

Bruckner's 4th Symphony

Odense Concert Hall

Take your favorite stuffed animal or teddy bear in hand and come with us to the Teddy Bear Concert.

Teddy Bear Concert – Winter

Pierre Bleuse opens his final season in charge ofOdense Symphony Orchestrawith a purely French program of the finest quality. We cannot reveal everything, but it will be the fine French works that he will bring out – and we know for sure that Ravel's unique piano concerto in G major is on the program.

Bleuse & Ravel

In the midst of a world full of notifications, grade racing and the hunt for the perfect study-relevant job, our youth panel invites you to take a break. With classical music as a guide, we let the calm flow in.

A Meditative Symphony

Sunday Matinee

Konservatoriets Koncertsa ODEON

Schumann and Brahms had an enormous impact on each other's lives and work, and here they appear together in two sumptuous works that exude love for what brought them together: music as music, without explanations.

Bleuse, Brahms & Schumann

A concert that spans five centuries! From the Baroque, we go back to Henry Purcell's musical reinterpretation of fellow countryman Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from 1692. It is a title we usually associate with Felix Mendelssohn, but in the hands of Purcell, the play has become a so-called "semi-opera" under the title The Fairy Queen. From it, we will hear a number of the beautiful and elegant instrumental pieces that both introduced and were part of the performance. From here, we jump all the way to the 21st century, where Anders Koppel gave us the terzetto for viola, clarinet and piano in 2019. He did so after inspiration from none other than WA Mozart's "Keglebane Trio" - but the music is now completely Koppel's own. Here there is both the flirtation with serial music, blues tonality and a finale of ingeniously intertwined dances.

Purcell, Koppel & Brahms

“To be faithful to only one woman is the same as being unfaithful to all the others!” So ​​sings Don Juan. It is, all things considered, a statement that can be munched on, and has been since 1787, when Mozart and his librettist Lorenzo da Ponte's opera premiered.

Don Juan

Odense Symphony Orchestra commemorates two giants in the Nordic classical music scene when, on the same evening, we play Per Nørgård's mysterious masterpiece with one of the most beautiful titles in music history, as well as Kaija Saariaho's sonorous transformation sphere of musical reflections in a purely Nordic concert that also features Sibelius's last symphony. A work that, in one long movement, transforms the symphony as a genre – into an organic, ever-changing sound universe. In other words, a journey is set to take place both into ourselves and into the most wondrous corners of music, when three of the Nordic greatest composers stand side by side in tonight's program.

NØRGÅRD & SIBELIUS' 7th.

Teddy Bear Concert – Spring

The mysteries and conspiracies are in full swing when it comes to Mozart's last great work, the impressive Requiem, which he left this world without completing – at the age of just 35. According to tradition, the night before he died, he sang the alto part of all the written fragments for his friends in a last desperate attempt to get the music from his physical body onto paper before it was too late. He didn't manage to do so, and the work had to be completed by former students. But even though much of the music in this work was not completed by the master himself, it is iconic music of the finest caliber, conceived, as it is, by the world's most fearsome musical mind. Mozart's Requiem has been a sure hit on concert posters around the world for centuries, and the beauty, the horror, the sorrow and the hope – everything that makes us human – also emanate from the pages of the magnificent score. Odense Symphony Orchestra collaborates regularly with high schools on Funen, and the many hundreds of young voices and the experienced singers from the Funen Philharmonic Choir lift the mood in tonight's concert, confidently led by choral conductor Stephen Moore from the Royal Danish Opera Choir.

Mozarts Requiem

London in 1748, it attracted 12,000 people, and a veritable traffic chaos arose around London Bridge. We expect more civilized conditions around the churches of Funen when the Odense Symphony Orchestra, together with the ultra-concise Magnus Fryklund, tackles Handel's masterpiece in our traditional baroque church concert, which also offers a concert version of Henry Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas - an epic story of love and betrayal. We guarantee goosebumps and existential angst in the most beautiful packaging to complement the baroque fireworks.

Music For The Royal Fireworks

Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Faaborg Kirke/ Faaborg Church

Saint Hans Church Odense

Join the great musical centrifuge with this gut-wrenching concert. Never has it been more relevant to mock the urge of Russian intellectuals to express themselves despite changing oppressive regimes – an unfortunately recurring relevant theme. Shostakovich had to wait until after Stalin's death to have his daring and emotionally charged 1st Violin Concerto premiered - with a solo part so demanding that David Oistrach himself had to ask the composer for just an 8-measure break at the start of the 3rd movement because in it at least to be able to wipe the sweat from the forehead! It is a wild concert on all parameters – not least the 6-minute long solo cadenza is unique in the repertoire.

Shostakovich & Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony

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