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

Together with all of Denmark's Sigurd Barrett and a huge children's choir, we dive deep into the soil of Funen and offer a fantastic musical story about our fine Funen - with original songs by Sigurd, inspired by the stories of Funen schoolchildren. Look forward to a re-hearing of all of Sigurd's songs, which he composed for the 10 Funen municipalities in connection with our 75th anniversary in 2021. Here are stories about the many exciting people from Funen, about special regional dishes, traditions, and the great mystery of where the Brunswicker actually comes from.

Sigurd And The History Of Funk

Odense Concert Hall

No one above and no one next to Tchaikovsky when the menu is ballet music. It is actually difficult to comprehend exactly how many absolute world hits the self-critical Russian managed to write in the ultimate romantic genre, and when you put them next to each other, as our chief conductor, Pierre Bleuse, has done for this concert, yes, then we are talking about a hit parade of unheard of dimensions - but at the same time with depth, humor and bite; there is a reason why Tchaikovsky is considered the world's undisputed best ballet composer. He embraces all the great emotions, and his sublime melodies are combined with a surprisingly refined use of rhythmic intricacies, which means that the orchestra always has to get to the front of their seats when Tchaikovsky is on the bill.

Swan Lake & Sleeping Rose

The viola figures prominently in tonight's Pro Musica concert. Dvořák's 3rd String Quintet has added an extra viola to the standard string quartet and dates from Dvořák's time in America in the early 1890s, where he went all out to find the American 'primordial music', just as he had done with his own Czech folk music idiom. We can therefore look forward to both tribal rhythms, folk tunes and Dvořák's take on what could be a new, American national anthem.

Dvořák's String Quintet & Viola Power

Films should be seen in the cinema – but their unforgettable music MUST be experienced live in the concert hall. And this time it will be in Odense Concert Hall, where the entire hall will be enveloped in symphonic surround sound that goes directly into your body.

The World's Best Film Music – Part Ii

Longing, transformation and the poetry of nature – from the fragile to the magnificent. That's just a little of what's at stake at this concert.

Brahms' 2nd Symphony

Odense Symphony Orchestrakicks off its complete performance of all of Mahler's symphonies in style, when we are the very first to play the longest of them all, namely the monumental 3rd symphony, which runs for up to 1 hour and 45 minutes and requires an orchestra almost twice the size. But then it is fortunate that we have joined forces with our friends inCopenhagen Phil– on this symphonic journey into Mahler's score of overwhelming dimensions: in addition to an enormous ensemble with, for example, 8 horns, a boys' choir, a women's choir and a mezzo-soprano are also required. Here, Mahler's own words that the symphony IS the world really make sense – the musical expression could not be more all-encompassing; but Mahler also moves down into the smallest chamber musical expression and thus comes all the way around this amazing symphony – a word that actually becomes too poor here to describe what we are about to experience.

Mahlers 3.

The greatest music for the little ones! Get up close to the great symphony orchestra and have a unique musical experience for the whole family as you run around the orchestra, dance, go on dream journeys and feel the magical powers of music.

Classic With Skewers

In 2026, we can once again open the doors to the international Carl Nielsen Competition; the competition where we both pay tribute to our great, world-class composer from Funen and the talented stars of tomorrow. Since its inception, the Carl Nielsen Competition has put Odense on the musical map, attracted some of the biggest names from abroad as judges and coaches, and a long list of the winners have become big guns on the international music scene. Now you will once again have the opportunity to see what the classical music world has to offer – and in 2026 it is the flute that is the protagonist of the competition. The competition offers three elimination rounds for the 24 hopeful talents who have made it through the eye of the needle before we can reveal the absolute winner of the competition. It will all be spiced up with community singing events, talks about music and Carl Nielsen and much more.

Nielsen's 3.

Look forward to a summer day filled with Morten Korch atmosphere and beautiful songs from the Danish film treasure when we take the stage in the Funen Village.

Are You Fucking With The Birds Of The Sky?

The Funen Village

Look forward to a summer day filled with Morten Korch atmosphere and beautiful songs from the Danish film treasure when we take the stage in the Funen Village.

Once again, we transform the village into a musical film set when, together with Amalie Dollerup and Thomas Storm, we throw ourselves into music from Danish films and plays, Morten Korch idylls and the melodies we can all sing along to.

Er du dus med himlens fugle?

The summer holidays are just around the corner, and before the orchestra packs its bags and throws itself into the hammock, we're going on a real musical journey. But where will the trip take us this time?

A Musical Journey

An evening in the company of WA Mozart is an evening that enriches the soul to the very core of its DNA. In Mozart we find playful lightness and refined elegance in such abundance that we can hardly comprehend it – and then also the gravitas and emotional weight that comes from having been a professional musician and a sparkling genius since he learned to walk. Mozart loved the clarinet's dark-colored cousin, the basset horn, and tonight we will enjoy the fourth of his five moody divertimenti for three basset horns. Mozart's otherworldly beautiful quintet for piano and winds also dates from the first half of the 1780s, which he himself described in a letter to his father as "the best thing I have written in my life".

Nyman, Kapustin & Mozart

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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