Name: Treviño conducts Wagner & Tchaikovsky
Start: 2025-06-13T19:00:00
Location: Alsion

Join Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester as they present a rich tapestry of musical narratives in 2025. From Poul Schierbeck's operatic tales in 'Fête galante' to the illustrious 'Missa Solemnis' by Beethoven at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, this season promises to be a remarkable journey through time, emotions, and art. With performances by renowned artists such as Johan Reuter and Robert Treviño, these events offer an exploration of complex narratives and musical genius across various genres and historical contexts, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

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The Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester is set to take audiences on a musical journey through an array of captivating events in 2025. From operatic debuts to international celebrations, these events promise to enrich the cultural tapestry of Europe. Highlights include Poul Schierbeck’s 'Fête galante', Johan Reuter’s powerful renditions of Brahms, and the grand 40th anniversary of the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. Join us as we explore the intricate beauty of these performances and the artists behind them.

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Embark on a musical journey through time and emotion with the Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester. From Shostakovich's politically charged symphonies to intimate family stories through music, and a celebration of Wagner, Tchaikovsky, and Beethoven's timeless pieces, these events promise to deliver unforgettable experiences. Join us as we delve into the creative genius of composers, the compelling narratives behind their works, and the resonance these pieces hold in today's cultural landscape.

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Experience a symphonic journey as Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester presents a series of compelling concerts weaving narratives of musical heritage, cultural reflections, and personal stories. From Shostakovich's challenging Symphony No. 4 to the personal family tale in 'Anna's Song,' conductor Robert Treviño's international journey, and a nostalgic reunion with Johannes Wildner, each event offers a unique musical exploration. As the orchestra prepares for its role in the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival's 40th anniversary, audiences are invited to discover the profound connections between music and life.

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Justina Gringyte

Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester

Our new Principal Guest Conductor, Henrik Schaefer, will lead no less than four special evenings, when Mozart's Requiem from 1791, one of the most moving and dramatic works in music history, is on the program. It is Mozart's last composition but among his most famous works, even though it was only partly written by Mozart himself.

Mozart's Requiem with Schaefer

Alsion Concert Hall

German House

Harmony Cultural Center, Haderslev

Løgumkloster Church

There are some works that hardly need an introduction, and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony is undoubtedly one of them. “The Great Symphony” has enchanted audiences throughout history with its powerful music and the famous “Ode to Joy” in the 4th movement. Beethoven’s 9th Symphony was revolutionary in several ways.


It is both long and magnificent, and for the first time an orchestra was supplemented by both choirs and soloists – a completely new dimension in symphonic music. It is a work that almost transcends the boundaries of music itself. The work has become a symbol of freedom and love, and has been a comfort and inspiration to people for centuries. The symphony is the EU anthem, and its dramatic and powerful notes were played under the Brandenburg Gate when the Berlin Wall fell, a moment when music emphasized hope and unity across nations. Here the word “Freude” was replaced with “Freiheit”. In 2001, Beethoven’s original, handwritten manuscript, from the Berlin State Library, was included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme as the first musical work ever. Thus, the symphony cemented its place as an iconic work in the world’s cultural heritage.

Beethoven's 9th.

Ribe Cathedral

When Claudio Flückiger lifts his horn, a world of sonic beauty and virtuosity opens up. As solo hornist in the Royal Danish Orchestra, he masters the instrument's warm, singable tone and its powerful expression – qualities that are indispensable in the music of Richard Strauss.


Flückiger, educated in Zurich and with a career that has taken him through the Opernhaus Zurich and the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, has a particular love for Strauss's works. In fact, the composer's incidental music was one of the reasons he chose to become an opera hornist. Tonight he will appear as a soloist in Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 1, a work written with love and deep understanding of the instrument. Strauss dedicated the concerto to his father, Franz Strauss, one of the most famous horn players of the time, and chose to call the orchestral version the “Waldhornkonzert” – a reference to the French horn his father preferred to play.

The solo hornist of the Royal Chapel plays Strauss

When the Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra and the Schleswig-Holstein Symphony Orchestra unite, music truly becomes borderless. Across national borders – but with a shared love of symphonic music – the two orchestras create a magnificent concert experience that is only possible in a region with such strong cultural ties. It is a unique opportunity to experience over 100 musicians together on stage, a luxury that is otherwise only found in the largest European capitals.

Collaboration concert: Wagner, Brantelid & Mahler

When a composer and an orchestra work closely together over several years, a unique musical symbiosis arises. Lil Lacy is the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra's resident artist from 2024-2027, and her musical collaboration with the orchestra contains a depth that can only arise through mutual inspiration and time for reflection.

Portrait concert by Lil Lacy

When the sun sets on a bright June evening and the flames of the bonfire dance in the wind, the air is filled with notes that have always brought generations together. Our traditional and always atmospheric St. Hans concert is of course on the program again, and this year it is the beloved midsummer songs from the high school songbook that evoke memories of community when our chairman of the board, Simon Faber, sits down at the piano.

St. Hans 2026

Few things can bring people together like football and music. Across languages, borders and cultures, the two create a passion that touches the heart and gives goosebumps. From the deafening anthems that echo through the stands, to the great classical symphonies that enrich us. It is the sound of anticipation, jubilation and triumph. Tonight we bring the stadium atmosphere right into the concert hall.

The sound of football: From stadium to concert hall

Comwell Kolding Theatre

Lyden af fodbold: Fra stadion til koncertsal

Alsion

A car trip can lead to many places. It was Mozart's Requiem on a car radio that lit a spark. Mexican-American Robert Treviño was driving with his father, who was tuning into a classical music radio channel, and then he knew what the meaning of life was, so to speak: He wanted to be a conductor. He was only 8 years old then. He was not from a musical family, and it was only as a teenager that he could begin actual music lessons. Then he threw himself into the bassoon and several other instruments to get a feel for what an orchestra is. Robert Treviño was educated in the USA, but had his professional debut as a conductor in Germany when he was just 20. Since then he has been associated with orchestras both in the USA and Europe, from Malmö in Sweden, where he, among other things, recorded Beethoven's symphonies with the orchestra, to the Basque Country in northern Spain, where he is head of the Basque National Orchestra, with whom he has both recorded Ravel and rarely heard American works - he ranges widely. Wagner and Tchaikovsky are what he is excited about in South Jutland – music about love and its conflicts. Love songs, and a symphony from Tchaikovsky's divided mind.

Treviño conducts Wagner & Tchaikovsky

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