Name: Shostakovitch & Tchaikovsky
Start: 2025-09-04T19:00:00
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

Embark on a captivating journey through time with the Odense Symphony Orchestra as it brings a series of diverse and engaging musical events to life. From the nostalgic melodies of revue music to the innovative harmonies of Poul Ruders, experience a rich cultural tapestry woven by celebrated artists and timeless compositions. Join us as we explore each unique event, celebrating the contributions of legendary composers like Mozart and Verdi, alongside contemporary pieces that redefine the boundaries of classical music.

Odense Symphony Orchestra: A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Sound

Dive into a world where music and stories intertwine, offering a journey through time and emotions. From the vibrant performances of Poul Nyrup Rasmussen with the Odense Symphony Orchestra to the timeless tale of Verdi's La Traviata, each event showcases the transformative power of music. Whether it's the modern retelling of The 13th Child or the evocative narratives of Shostakovitch & Tchaikovsky, the events promise an unforgettable blend of history and harmony. Join us as we explore these rich musical landscapes, crafted by talented performers and visionary composers.

A Symphony of Stories: Exploring the Melodies of Odense

This event season, embark on a journey through the diverse and enthralling world of opera and symphonic concerts. From Verdi's classic La Traviata, exploring themes of love and freedom, to Poul Ruders' fairy tale opera, and the iconic melodies of Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, music lovers are in for a treat. Hosted at spectacular venues in Denmark, the performances promise a deep dive into musical histories and fresh compositions, bridging past and present, and offering a rich tapestry of cultural narratives and emotional experiences.

Exploring the Symphony of Emotions: A Journey Through Music and Opera

Amalie Stalheim

Eugen Tichindeleanu

Odense Symphony Orchestra

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

Odense Concert Hall

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

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

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

Several composers who lived in the Soviet era turned to a spiritually inspired music, in a kind of inner exile. There are several examples; the Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks is one of them. Throughout his work there is a special spiritual tone. Castillo Interior is from 2014, and he says that the title came to him when he was in a meditation house by the Baltic Sea – inspired by a saint far away, the Spanish Teresa of Avila, who in the 16th century wrote a book with the same title, where the soul is described as a castle created from a single diamond.

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