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Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

The Gothenburg Symphony was formed in 1905 and today consists of 109 musicians. The orchestra's base is Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen that has gathered music lovers since 1935. Since the 2019-2020 season, Barbara Hannigan is Principal guest conductor. We are also a proud partner of Barbara Hannigan's Equilibrium mentoring program focusing on young singers at the start of their careers. The title Principal Guest Conductor is shared by Pekka Kuusisto from 2025. Wilhelm Stenhammar was the orchestra's chief conductor from 1907 to 1922. He gave the orchestra a strong Nordic profile and invited colleagues Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius to the orchestra. Under the direction of conductor Neeme Järvi from 1982-2004, the orchestra made a series of international tours as well as a hundred disc recordings and established themselves among Europe's leading orchestras. In 1996, the Swedish Riksdag appointed the Gothenburg Symphony as Sweden's National Orchestra. In recent decades, the orchestra has had prominent chief conductors such as Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Mario Venzago and Gustavo Dudamel, following Kent Nagano as Principal Guest conductor. Anna-Karin Larsson is CEO and artistic director, Gustavo Dudamel honorary conductor and Neeme Järvi chief conductor emeritus. The orchestra's owner is the Västra Götaland Region. The Gothenburg Symphony works regularly with conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Joana Carneiro, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Christian Zacharias and Anja Bihlmaier.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

The Gothenburg Symphony was formed in 1905 and today consists of 109 musicians. The orchestra's base is Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen that has gathered music lovers since 1935. Since the 2019-2020 season, Barbara Hannigan is Principal guest conductor. We are also a proud partner of Barbara Hannigan's Equilibrium mentoring program focusing on young singers at the start of their careers. The title Principal Guest Conductor is shared by Pekka Kuusisto from 2025. Wilhelm Stenhammar was the orchestra's chief conductor from 1907 to 1922. He gave the orchestra a strong Nordic profile and invited colleagues Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius to the orchestra. Under the direction of conductor Neeme Järvi from 1982-2004, the orchestra made a series of international tours as well as a hundred disc recordings and established themselves among Europe's leading orchestras. In 1996, the Swedish Riksdag appointed the Gothenburg Symphony as Sweden's National Orchestra. In recent decades, the orchestra has had prominent chief conductors such as Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Mario Venzago and Gustavo Dudamel, following Kent Nagano as Principal Guest conductor. Anna-Karin Larsson is CEO and artistic director, Gustavo Dudamel honorary conductor and Neeme Järvi chief conductor emeritus. The orchestra's owner is the Västra Götaland Region. The Gothenburg Symphony works regularly with conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Joana Carneiro, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Christian Zacharias and Anja Bihlmaier.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

The Gothenburg Symphony was formed in 1905 and today consists of 109 musicians. The orchestra's base is Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen that has gathered music lovers since 1935. Since the 2019-2020 season, Barbara Hannigan is Principal guest conductor. We are also a proud partner of Barbara Hannigan's Equilibrium mentoring program focusing on young singers at the start of their careers. The title Principal Guest Conductor is shared by Pekka Kuusisto from 2025. Wilhelm Stenhammar was the orchestra's chief conductor from 1907 to 1922. He gave the orchestra a strong Nordic profile and invited colleagues Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius to the orchestra. Under the direction of conductor Neeme Järvi from 1982-2004, the orchestra made a series of international tours as well as a hundred disc recordings and established themselves among Europe's leading orchestras. In 1996, the Swedish Riksdag appointed the Gothenburg Symphony as Sweden's National Orchestra. In recent decades, the orchestra has had prominent chief conductors such as Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Mario Venzago and Gustavo Dudamel, following Kent Nagano as Principal Guest conductor. Anna-Karin Larsson is CEO and artistic director, Gustavo Dudamel honorary conductor and Neeme Järvi chief conductor emeritus. The orchestra's owner is the Västra Götaland Region. The Gothenburg Symphony works regularly with conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Joana Carneiro, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Christian Zacharias and Anja Bihlmaier.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

The Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble (GSVE) was formed in 2016 and consists of 12 professional singers. The ensemble works both as part of the Gothenburg Symphony Choir in major symphonic works performed together with the Gothenburg Symphony, and as an independent ensemble under the direction of Katie Thomas. GSVE is a group of experienced and versatile singers, who perform varied programs and explore a wide repertoire, from medieval music to newly commissioned works. The ensemble has previously collaborated with, among others, the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra and the Barockakademin Göteborgs Symfoniker and performs regular vocal programs both in Gothenburg's Concert Hall and around the Västra Götaland region.

The Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble (GSVE) was formed in 2016 and consists of 12 professional singers. The ensemble works both as part of the Gothenburg Symphony Choir in major symphonic works performed together with the Gothenburg Symphony, and as an independent ensemble under the direction of Katie Thomas. GSVE is a group of experienced and versatile singers, who perform varied programs and explore a wide repertoire, from medieval music to newly commissioned works. The ensemble has previously collaborated with, among others, the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra and the Barockakademin Göteborgs Symfoniker and performs regular vocal programs both in Gothenburg's Concert Hall and around the Västra Götaland region.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

The Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble (GSVE) was formed in 2016 and consists of 12 professional singers. The ensemble works both as part of the Gothenburg Symphony Choir in major symphonic works performed together with the Gothenburg Symphony, and as an independent ensemble under the direction of Katie Thomas. GSVE is a group of experienced and versatile singers, who perform varied programs and explore a wide repertoire, from medieval music to newly commissioned works. The ensemble has previously collaborated with, among others, the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra and the Barockakademin Göteborgs Symfoniker and performs regular vocal programs both in Gothenburg's Concert Hall and around the Västra Götaland region.

The Gothenburg Symphony was formed in 1905 and today consists of 109 musicians. The orchestra's base is Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen that has gathered music lovers since 1935. Since the 2019-2020 season, Barbara Hannigan is Principal guest conductor. We are also a proud partner of Barbara Hannigan's Equilibrium mentoring program focusing on young singers at the start of their careers. The title Principal Guest Conductor is shared by Pekka Kuusisto from 2025. Wilhelm Stenhammar was the orchestra's chief conductor from 1907 to 1922. He gave the orchestra a strong Nordic profile and invited colleagues Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius to the orchestra. Under the direction of conductor Neeme Järvi from 1982-2004, the orchestra made a series of international tours as well as a hundred disc recordings and established themselves among Europe's leading orchestras. In 1996, the Swedish Riksdag appointed the Gothenburg Symphony as Sweden's National Orchestra. In recent decades, the orchestra has had prominent chief conductors such as Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Mario Venzago and Gustavo Dudamel, following Kent Nagano as Principal Guest conductor. Anna-Karin Larsson is CEO and artistic director, Gustavo Dudamel honorary conductor and Neeme Järvi chief conductor emeritus. The orchestra's owner is the Västra Götaland Region. The Gothenburg Symphony works regularly with conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Joana Carneiro, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Christian Zacharias and Anja Bihlmaier.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

The Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble (GSVE) was formed in 2016 and consists of 12 professional singers. The ensemble works both as part of the Gothenburg Symphony Choir in major symphonic works performed together with the Gothenburg Symphony, and as an independent ensemble under the direction of Katie Thomas. GSVE is a group of experienced and versatile singers, who perform varied programs and explore a wide repertoire, from medieval music to newly commissioned works. The ensemble has previously collaborated with, among others, the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra and the Barockakademin Göteborgs Symfoniker and performs regular vocal programs both in Gothenburg's Concert Hall and around the Västra Götaland region.

The Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble (GSVE) was formed in 2016 and consists of 12 professional singers. The ensemble works both as part of the Gothenburg Symphony Choir in major symphonic works performed together with the Gothenburg Symphony, and as an independent ensemble under the direction of Katie Thomas. GSVE is a group of experienced and versatile singers, who perform varied programs and explore a wide repertoire, from medieval music to newly commissioned works. The ensemble has previously collaborated with, among others, the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra and the Barockakademin Göteborgs Symfoniker and performs regular vocal programs both in Gothenburg's Concert Hall and around the Västra Götaland region.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

The Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble (GSVE) was formed in 2016 and consists of 12 professional singers. The ensemble works both as part of the Gothenburg Symphony Choir in major symphonic works performed together with the Gothenburg Symphony, and as an independent ensemble under the direction of Katie Thomas. GSVE is a group of experienced and versatile singers, who perform varied programs and explore a wide repertoire, from medieval music to newly commissioned works. The ensemble has previously collaborated with, among others, the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra and the Barockakademin Göteborgs Symfoniker and performs regular vocal programs both in Gothenburg's Concert Hall and around the Västra Götaland region.

The Gothenburg Symphony was formed in 1905 and today consists of 109 musicians. The orchestra's base is Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen that has gathered music lovers since 1935. Since the 2019-2020 season, Barbara Hannigan is Principal guest conductor. We are also a proud partner of Barbara Hannigan's Equilibrium mentoring program focusing on young singers at the start of their careers. The title Principal Guest Conductor is shared by Pekka Kuusisto from 2025. Wilhelm Stenhammar was the orchestra's chief conductor from 1907 to 1922. He gave the orchestra a strong Nordic profile and invited colleagues Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius to the orchestra. Under the direction of conductor Neeme Järvi from 1982-2004, the orchestra made a series of international tours as well as a hundred disc recordings and established themselves among Europe's leading orchestras. In 1996, the Swedish Riksdag appointed the Gothenburg Symphony as Sweden's National Orchestra. In recent decades, the orchestra has had prominent chief conductors such as Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Mario Venzago and Gustavo Dudamel, following Kent Nagano as Principal Guest conductor. Anna-Karin Larsson is CEO and artistic director, Gustavo Dudamel honorary conductor and Neeme Järvi chief conductor emeritus. The orchestra's owner is the Västra Götaland Region. The Gothenburg Symphony works regularly with conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Joana Carneiro, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Christian Zacharias and Anja Bihlmaier.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

The Gothenburg Symphony was formed in 1905 and today consists of 109 musicians. The orchestra's base is Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen that has gathered music lovers since 1935. Since the 2019-2020 season, Barbara Hannigan is Principal guest conductor. We are also a proud partner of Barbara Hannigan's Equilibrium mentoring program focusing on young singers at the start of their careers. The title Principal Guest Conductor is shared by Pekka Kuusisto from 2025. Wilhelm Stenhammar was the orchestra's chief conductor from 1907 to 1922. He gave the orchestra a strong Nordic profile and invited colleagues Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius to the orchestra. Under the direction of conductor Neeme Järvi from 1982-2004, the orchestra made a series of international tours as well as a hundred disc recordings and established themselves among Europe's leading orchestras. In 1996, the Swedish Riksdag appointed the Gothenburg Symphony as Sweden's National Orchestra. In recent decades, the orchestra has had prominent chief conductors such as Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Mario Venzago and Gustavo Dudamel, following Kent Nagano as Principal Guest conductor. Anna-Karin Larsson is CEO and artistic director, Gustavo Dudamel honorary conductor and Neeme Järvi chief conductor emeritus. The orchestra's owner is the Västra Götaland Region. The Gothenburg Symphony works regularly with conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Joana Carneiro, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Christian Zacharias and Anja Bihlmaier.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.

Martin Schaub is a songwriter, conductor and one of Sweden's most sought-after orchestral arrangers with assignments for, among others, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on his CV. Swedish artists he has worked with are Sarah Klang, Anna von Hausswolff, Miriam Bryant, Seinabo Sey and Laleh, several in projects with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He has also written for the Nobel Divertissement and arranged Lisa Nordström's Guldbagge-awarded music for the documentary film Children of the Enemy. Martin and his wife Jenny Schaub lead the band West of Eden, which released its fifteenth album in 2026 and whose Celtic Christmas tours take them around sold-out houses in Sweden every year. In addition, as a member of Rooftop Musicals, he has written and arranged four musicals, the latest of which, RIDÅ, had its premiere at the Ballet Academy in Gothenburg in 2026.