Name: Prokofiev, Shostakovitch & Janacek
Start: 2025-03-11T19:00:00
Location: Odense Concert Hall

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

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

The Odense Symphony Orchestra invites music enthusiasts to an extraordinary series of events from February to April 2025. With a diverse lineup that spans classical symphonies, enchanting operas, vibrant musicals, and contemporary masterpieces, the orchestra, under the baton of several distinguished conductors, will bring to life the works of renowned composers like Grieg, Dvořák, and Tchaikovsky. From the rhythmic beats of Prokofiev to the melodic charm of Chopin, these events are set to captivate audiences at the Odense Concert Hall and beyond.

Odense Symphony Orchestra: A Journey Through Classical and Contemporary Masterpieces

Pina Mohs

Xanthe Arthurs

Kenneth Larsen

Martin Jochimsen

Jovana Vukušić

Karolina Bogus

Kateřina Jelínková

Simona Bonfiglioli

Maria Frankel

Lucia Klonner

Albrecht Krauß

Ron Chen-Zion

Aamand Güntelberg

Veronika Krauß Mojzešová

Michaela Fukačová

Odense Symphony Orchestra

It's the most wonderful month, but not for the king at the castle. His war against the neighboring country of Montania has ended with him having to pay his weight in gold – but since neither diets nor alchemists can produce miracles, the castle's elves must take action and use their elves' bulbs if Christmas is to end happily.

Christmas At The Castle

Nyborghallerne

Vestfyns Kultur- og Idrætscenter

Odense Concert Hall

Idrætscenter Midtfyn

It is the most beautiful month, but not for the king in the castle. His war against the neighboring country of Montania has ended with him having to pay his weight in gold - but since neither diets nor alchemists can produce miracles, the castle's elves must take action and use their elf bulbs if Christmas is to end happily.

Raise the Christmas mood to new heights at our big Christmas concert in Odense Koncerthus, when we traditionally fill the hall with Christmas decorations, coziness and the most loved Christmas songs, hymns and crooners. Are you the type of person who listens to carols already in October and has already decorated the house before your local supermarket has taken down the Halloween decorations? Or are you the type who only thinks about Christmas presents and roast duck after December 20? No matter how early or late you get into the Christmas spirit, the concert will give you a huge musical push in the right direction. In an often busy Christmas season, our Christmas concert can be a small respite that can bring together family, friends and colleagues. So sit back, give your brain a well-deserved break and let the sweet Christmas tones warm you in the cold season.

Odense Symphony Orchestra's Christmas show

Lift the Christmas mood to new heights at our big Christmas concert in Odense Concert Hall, when, as is tradition, we fill the concert hall with Christmas decorations, coziness and the most beloved Christmas songs, hymns and crooners.

Christmas show

Get ready for a real Christmas adventure when we present the Christmas ballet above them all, namely Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
It is Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum family, and daughter Clara is anxiously waiting to see the beautiful Christmas tree and open the many presents. But the handsome nutcracker she gets as a present from her uncle is not quite normal, because when the clock strikes twelve, the whole living room is transformed, and Clara is sucked into a genuine Christmas adventure, where she and the nutcracker must fight against the mouse king and the Snow Queen before they can head for the slafferland made of candy and populated by toys.

The Nutcracker – 2025

For the third year in a row, Odense Symphony Orchestra and KOMA Ballet present a new chapter in their successful collaboration on Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, in a poetic and contemporary interpretation created by award-winning choreographer Alex Soares.

The Nutcracker

Get the best start to 2026 in exceptionally good company at OS, when, as is tradition, we bring out the musical fireworks and provide the year's biggest New Year's party together with none other than Preben Kristensen and Louise Fribo, both of whom are ready to kick off the new year in style.

New Year's Concerts 2026

Get the best start to 2026 in exceptionally good company at OS, when, as is tradition, we bring out the musical fireworks and provide the year's biggest New Year's party together with none other than Preben Kristensen and Louise Fribo, both of whom are ready to kick off the new year in style.

We're jumping into the new year with a sparkling Viennese waltz, brilliant musical hits and plenty of great entertainment in the company of two guests who always bring pure joy and a fantastic atmosphere to the Concert Hall. So you can rest assured that you can put your New Year's resolutions on hold and get ready to party when the music, confetti and champagne once again bubble over the Concert Hall.

The countdown to this year's New Year's party has already begun.

Experience an entire evening bathed in the most magnificent key of them all: E flat major, as we kick off the symphonic year with a tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven, who will be duly celebrated around the world next season on the 200th anniversary of his death.

Beethoven's 3rd Symphony & The Emperor Concert

At the first Pro Musica concert of the year, the musicians of the Odense Symphony Orchestra take the audience on a journey through three centuries of chamber music history; from the inventor of the string quartet to the most beloved clarinet quintet of the high romantic period to a quintet from one of the greatest pioneers of the 20th century. In Haydn's stormy and ambitious late quartet, for example, we can look forward to the "witch's minuet" in two-part canon. Prokofiev's circus-inspired quintet from 1924 for the sonically motley combination of oboe, clarinet, violin, viola and double bass is the most whimsical piece of music you will hear in a long time. It was written for a traveling ballet troupe under the title Trapeze, but achieved immortality as a six-movement, picturesque quintet.

Haydn, Brahms & Prokofiev

In a time marked by crises, conflicts, wars, conspiracies, capitalism, artificial intelligence and climate change, it can feel as if the world is breaking up. We live with a constricting sense of powerlessness and uncertainty – but at the same time new communities are emerging, a cultural awareness, strong values ​​and a longing for something that reaches beyond ourselves. Faith, hope and love – the classic virtues – stand perhaps stronger than ever as landmarks in a troubled time.

Faith, Hope And Love

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

Four Eastern European composers complement each other with works that are very different in both instrumentation and expression – from Prokofiev's quintet for oboe, clarinet, violin, viola and double bass to Janáček's 1st string quartet, nicknamed Kreuzer after Tolstoy's novel, with reference to Beethoven's violin sonata. Where Janácek's programmatic work has a romantic expression, Prokofiev's is more modern; almost circus-like. Originally the latter was composed for a dance performance, but the music is said to have been too complicated for the dancers; fortunately the work has survived. Both of these works were composed in the early twenties – 1923 and 24 respectively.

Prokofiev, Shostakovitch & Janacek

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